After Tyre Nichols’ death, DOJ will create nationwide guide on special police units
Activists protesting the death of Tyre Nichols hang a sign that reads "End Qualified Immunity" on a statue of Julius Caesar outside of the Shelby County Courthouse Feb. 4, 2023. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will create a nationwide guide on special police units after Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis.
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Tyre Nichols U.S. Department of Justice Memphis Police DepartmentSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise reporter who focuses on government and politics. He began his career at the Tulsa World where he covered business and K-12 education. Hardiman came to Memphis in 2018 to join the Memphis Business Journal, covering government and economic development. He then served as the Commercial Appeal’s city hall reporter and later joined The Daily Memphian in 2023. His current work focuses on the intersection of government, public policy, influence and how public dollars are spent.
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