New Shelby prosecution unit targeting police brutality off to fast start

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Daily Memphian) — Off to a fast start, Amy Weirich’s new prosecution unit targeting police brutality already has filed criminal charges against two law enforcement officers.

Yet time will tell if the District Attorney’s Conduct Review Team and similar measures across the county can root out excessive force, says one expert who studies officer misconduct.

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