DOJ hosting Zoom meeting to discuss investigation into MPD
by: Raven Moore
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Department of Justice will be hosting a virtual Zoom meeting on Monday to allow Memphians the chance to give their input on the Memphis Police Department.
This comes days after the DOJ said that the Memphis Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law following a 17-month investigation.
The investigation found MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops, searches and arrests and unlawfully discriminates against Black people when enforcing the law. The DOJ said the City and MPD unlawfully discriminate in their response to people with behavioral health disabilities.
The Justice Department also identified serious concerns about MPD’s treatment of children, and identified deficiencies in policy, training, supervision and accountability that contribute to MPD’s and the City’s unlawful conduct, DOJ said in a news release.
In an effort to keep the Memphis community updated regarding the investigation, the DOJ will be conducting outreach and allow Memphians to provide input on remedies to address the department’s findings.
Individuals may also submit recommendations by email at Community.Memphis@usdoj.gov or by phone at 888-473-3730. The department will hold a virtual Zoom community meeting on Monday at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Please use this link to register for the event.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the findings.
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