Criminal Justice and Policing
Despite his arrest, a restless night in jail and an eventual dismissal, Adam Nelson says "the long-term battle is worth fighting.''
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Despite his arrest, a restless night in jail and an eventual dismissal, Adam Nelson says "the long-term battle is worth fighting.''
MPD initiated the traffic stop leading to Yasser Lopez's ICE arrest. Mayor Young's office says ICE arrived after monitoring radio traffic, and that the...
Use of pepper spray leads protesters to claim MPD used unnecessary force
Without warrants, teams of federal agents and Memphis police are requesting guest data, renewing questions about MPD's possible involvement in immigration enforcement
Phillip Hatley was shot and killed by a Memphis police officer in 1939. His family still is coming to grips with the trauma of...
Edward Garner, 15, was shot in the head while fleeing from an officer. The killing led to a Supreme Court ruling limiting police use...
The not-guilty verdict by a predominately white jury underscores the deep divisions in Memphis and the nation
Following a critical Justice Department report, an independent records review raises more questions about race and fairness in MPD's traffic stops
Law enforcement needs a full set of "tools" to combat violent crime, proponents say
Studies show traffic stops have little impact in stopping overall crime