Memphis police chief urges peace ahead of 'heinous, reckless and inhumane' body cam release

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : The police chief called for "true responsible action and change," and said the release of the footage and the investigation into Nichols' death represent the first steps toward regaining the community's faith in law enforcement.
42% : Law enforcement in Memphis, Tennessee, is bracing itself for the release of police body cam footage of Tyre Nichols, a young black man who, on Jan. 7, was pulled over for a traffic stop and, three days later, was pronounced dead from the injuries he sustained during the incident, according to authorities.

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