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Failing to address these systemic issues incurs substantial costs, affecting citizens' rights, increasing the potential for harm from excessive use of force, diminishing public safety, and subjecting the city to millions in legal judgments for rights violations. In contrast, successful reforms in other cities, where the Department of Justice has intervened, have led to significant reductions in excessive force and violent crime.

Moving Forward: The Need for Reforms

The investigation emphasizes the urgent necessity for the City of Memphis and the MPD to implement comprehensive reforms. Leaders acknowledge the need for fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory policing and the importance of ongoing dialogue among community members, law enforcement, and city officials.