As a result of investigations into the police beating of Tyre Nichols, three Memphis EMTs were fired and are appealing their terminations, and another two deputies were suspended.
Former Memphis Police Officer James Kirkwood on the need for oversight after the police beating of Nicholsappeal their terminations following Tyre Nichols’ fatal beatdown by five former police officers, another two officials, Shelby County deputies, were suspended Wednesday.
"Because I had concerns about two deputies who appeared on this scene following the physical confrontation between police and Tyre Nichols, I ordered this internal investigation," Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr., said in a statement Wednesday night."Our investigation was thorough and complete. I am satisfied that the discipline given to these deputies is appropriate and just.
The union leader came to the defense of the fire department as a whole, saying its more than 1,600 employees"serve this city and its citizens with purpose and intent each and every day." Long and Sandridge had their professional licenses suspended by a state medical board. Whitaker's license was not considered for suspension, though state Emergency Medical Services board members commented that more actions could follow.
Long and Sandridge, based on the nature of the call and information they were told by police,"failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment of Mr. Nichols," the statement said. Whitaker remained in the vehicle with the driver during the response to Nichols’ beating, the department said.
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