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Posted by: Paul Burch on Jan 23, 2024

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis will serve in an interim role following a vote to table her confirmation at a Memphis City Council meeting, reports the Commercial Appeal. Memphis Mayor Paul Young suggested to the council that Davis serve in an interim role to see what impact she can have on crime, police policy and community engagement before bringing the confirmation vote to the floor. Young said the timeline for that vote would up to the city council. Davis' confirmation hearing on Jan. 9 saw multiple council members questioning her record on fighting crime and enforcing reforms passed by the council as well as her ability to lead the department.