Steve Cohen: Memphis police task force scrutiny rises after two deaths in four days

Steve Cohen: Memphis police task force scrutiny rises after two deaths in four days
Memphis police face scrutiny after deaths

Concerns over law enforcement practices in Memphis have grown following two fatalities involving the Memphis Safe Task Force within a four-day period.

Steve Cohen has drawn attention to links between such tragic incidents, the perceived escalation in police responses, and the effects of Tennessee's Permitless Carry law. He contends that insufficient training among law enforcement and looser gun regulations may create greater risks in encounters with the public. These recent deaths are not isolated events and suggest a broader issue within policing and public safety policy in Tennessee.

Calls for changes in training standards and reassessment of firearm laws are expected to continue amid public demand for accountability.

Cohen has previously criticized high-profile policy decisions in Tennessee, including the state's move to change its redistricting law and name a bridge after former President Trump. He has also commented on national regulatory matters, such as the DEA’s hearings on reclassifying marijuana. These interventions reflect ongoing scrutiny over both state and federal legislative and law enforcement actions.

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