MPD officers broke policy, Tyre Nichols died from severe beating.
On July 4, 2020, Tyre Nichols, a 25-year-old Black man, died during an arrest by the Memphis Police Department. Preliminary results of an independent autopsy conducted by the family’s lawyers showed that Nichols died from “extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating.”
The Memphis Police Department has come under intense scrutiny for the death of Nichols and how their officers handled the situation. It is alleged that the officers involved violated several policies of the Memphis Police Department.
The first policy violation is that the officers were not wearing body cameras at the time of the arrest. The department requires that all officers wear body cameras when engaging in an arrest. Additionally, the police are required to activate the cameras immediately upon contact with the individual.
The second policy violation is that the officers used excessive force. The policy states that officers should only use the “minimum amount of force necessary” to control an individual. It is alleged that the officers used excessive force when arresting Nichols, which resulted in his death.
The third policy violation is that the officers did not call for medical assistance when Nichols showed signs of distress. The policy requires that officers call for medical assistance if an individual is showing signs of distress. It is alleged that the officers did not call for medical assistance when Nichols showed signs of distress, which ultimately led to his death.
The death of Tyre Nichols has sparked outrage in the community and has led to an investigation into the Memphis Police Department and the officers involved. It is alleged that the officers violated several policies of the department, which contributed to the death of Nichols.
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