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DOJ Launches Investigation Into Memphis Police Department Over Allegations of Discriminatory Policing

Investigation follows January death of Memphis man following police altercation

The DOJ announced this week an investigation into The City of Memphis and Memphis Police Department over alleged civil rights violations.
DOJ Launches Investigation Into Memphis Police Department Over Allegations of Discriminatory Policing
Police investigate the scene of a related to a shooting at Poplar Ave. and Hawthorne St. in Memphis, Tenn., on Sept. 7, 2022. Brad Vest/Getty Images
Chase Smith
Chase Smith
7/27/2023|Updated: 7/27/2023
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of a wide-reaching investigation into the City of Memphis, Tennessee and the Memphis Police Department (MPD) on Thursday, July 27.

The inquiry seeks to establish whether there are systematic violations of the Constitution or federal law, especially in relation to MPD’s use of force, discriminatory policing, and procedures involving stops, searches, and arrests.

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