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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Nov 21, 2023

The Memphis Police Department (MPD) has announced changes to its leadership structure. The Daily Memphian reports that MPD has created 125 first-line supervisor positions, for which it is currently testing candidates. MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said nearly 400 officers have applied for the jobs. “We were top heavy,” Davis said. “We had too many manager positions and didn’t need all of that stuff at the top and (didn’t have) enough career development and opportunities at the bottom layers.” The department has a goal of hiring 2,500 officers, which Davis believes will increase law enforcement visibility and deter crime. MPD currently employs 1,946 officers.