MPD Officer Terminated in Tyre Nichols Case May Be Rehired

MPD officer terminated in Tyre Nichols case may be rehired

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former officer who was terminated by the Memphis Police Department in connection with the Tyre Nichols case may be back on the force. Adrian Blakes had an informal hearing Friday with the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Jimmy Thomas, the senior legal advisor for MPD, told the commission that [...]

Former officer who responded to Tyre Nichols scene will be re-hired by department, MPD advisor says

One of the first responders on the scene the night Tyre Nichols was beaten can now be rehired by the Memphis Police Department.