The US Justice Department has announced that it will review the Memphis Police Department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialised units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
The US Justice Department has announced that it will review the Memphis Police Department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialised units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.
The review was requested by the city’s mayor and police chief.
In a separate effort, the department will examine the use of specialised units around the country and produce a guide for police chiefs and mayors on their use.
“In the wake of Tyre Nichols’s tragic death, the Justice Department has heard from police chiefs across the country who are assessing the use of specialised units and, where used, appropriate management, oversight and accountability for such units,” said associate attorney general Vanita Gupta.
The US Justice Department has previously opened a civil rights investigation into Mr Nichols’ death.
The city on Wednesday had planned to release about 20 hours of video and audio related to the arrest of the 29-year-old motorist who died on January 10, three days after his violent arrest.
