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Mayor Jim Strickland creates advisory council to "Reimagine Policing in Memphis"
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/crime/memphis-mayor-advisory-council-reimagine-policing/522-e8a5f1e3-6053-458d-98de-0f0e6be45b65This is part of an ongoing plan to improve community relations with law enforcement.
Credit: WATN
Author: Local 24 Staff (Local 24)
Published: 2:12 PM CDT September 2, 2020
Updated: 2:12 PM CDT September 2, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Jim Strickland announced Wednesday the creation of an advisory council to re-imagine policing in Memphis.
This is part of an ongoing process to find ways to improve community relations with law enforcement and enhance accountability with the Memphis Police Department.
The council is made up of four subcommittees: clergy, civil rights, legislative, and law enforcement.
Mental health professionals are not included. Fking clergy, but not mental health? Ridiculous! Should have both to help others understand the effects of systemic racism! While I applaud Dem leadership's efforts, not including mental health professionals in this mix is a huge oversight.