Two of the five former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers arrested following the death of Tyre Nichols were hired after the department loosened hiring requirements.
"Police departments have to take the screening process of candidates to be police officers seriously and not rush to hire officers that might not be qualified," the retired NYPD detective added. "While attempting to take the suspect into custody, another confrontation occurred; however, the suspect was ultimately apprehended," MPD said."Afterward the suspect complained of having shortness of breath, at which point an ambulance was called to the scene.
Police leaders have spoken out against the incident following the release of the footage, including Fraternal Order of Police President Patrick Yoes. The five officers are each facing counts of second-degree murder; aggravated assault, act in concert; two counts of aggravated kidnapping; two counts of official misconduct; and official oppression.
The department has been facing staffing issues in recent years, losing 184 officers in 2021 to retirement and resignations, and reported a 500-officer deficit in January of last year, Fox 13 previously reported.
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