Memphis police numbers dropped by nearly a quarter in recent years – were staffing shortages a factor in the killing of Tyre Nichols?
- Written by Ian T. Adams, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina
Dwindling numbers means more inexperienced officers.AP Photo/Gerald HerbertIn the years running up to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis Police Department faced an increasingly dire staffing crisis. Indeed, shortages on the force have led to questions over whether, given their relative lack of experience, the five officers now charged...
