Memphis officials create months after the Doj

Memphis, tenn. -Officials of City of Memphis create a new police reform -Ask Force weeks after the knowledge of the US Ministry of Justice in the city.

The Ministry of Justice announced an investigation by the Memphis police authority in July 2023 and examined the “pattern or practice” of the department, how it uses violence and stops, searches and arrests and whether it is discriminatory politics.

A report that was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, marked the end of the investigation, which began six months after kicking, beating and striking by Nichols with a police staff, as five officials tried to arrest him, after he had fled from a traffic stop.

The report states that “Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people for whom they are sworn.”

According to the devastating knowledge, the mayor of Memphis, Paul Young, has backed up against the need for declaration of consent with the DOJ and said that the city has already made positive changes before the death of Tire Nichols.

A list of members of the Task Force members can be displayed below:

1. Toney ArmstrongPresent Security director, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Armstrong was previously Memphis police officer and also carried out a review of the security practices for Shelby County Schools. Armstrong climbed through the rows to become a police officer.

2. Dr. Audrey TownsselPresent Psyd, Mha: Dr. Audrey Townsel is an expert in mental health with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Townsel served as director of mental health services at Shelby County prisons and founders of Celyx Psychological Services, therapy practice and advice for mental health.

3. Professor Daniel KielPresent Professor of Constitutional Law, School of Law from the University of Memphis, Harvard Law School graduate, author: He teaches constitutional law at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He wrote several books. His scientific work focuses on inequality in education.

4. Professor Lucian Dervan: Professor Dervan is a professor of law and director of criminal justice at the Belmont University College of Law, where he focuses on national and international criminal law. He is also a founding director of the Plea-Bargaining Institute. Professor Dervan is the author of five books and dozens of book chapter and articles.

5. Pastor Keith Norman, SeniorPresent Pastor of the First Baptist Broad Church and Vice President of government matters for the Baptist health system: Pastor Norman revitalizes the community and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission.

6. Pastor Rosalyn Nichols Organization of the Christian Church of the Chapel Pastor of Freedom: Dr. Nichols organized the 501 (c) 3 non -profit organization, an excellent path, Inc (away) with the mission to help individuals from all areas of life. Dr. Nichols has focused on helping faith communities, regardless of the tradition of faith, how to define, practice and sermon love. It is also committed to working with young people.

7. Hon. Zayid SaleemPresent Justice representative of Shelby County: Currently serves as a judicial commissioner. Formerly, the legal consultant of the city of Memphis, the Memphis Bar Association Board of Directors and the volunteer of Youth Court. Graduate of the Lemoyne Owen College and the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

8. Amber ShermanPresent West TN regional organizer: Amber Sherman comes from Memphis and graduate from Hodges University with a master's degree in legal studies. She was a loud lawyer for the police reform.

9. Austin Wyatt Sr., -I interdisciplinary scholar who specializes in injustices of the criminal judiciary who work for the government of Shelby County and complete a doctorate in urban affairs at the University of Memphis.