Canadian police chiefs condemn fatal beating of Black man by Memphis police officers
Canadian police chiefs condemned on Friday the death of a Black man who was savagely beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.
After the beating, officers milled about for several minutes while Nichols lay propped up against a car, then slumped onto the street. “ duties must always be done in a manner that is transparent, professional, and upholds the high standards of policing as a profession,” the association said in a statement. “Every officer understands that they are accountable for their actions.”
The chiefs of Peel police, Windsor police and Regina police also issued statements to condemn the actions of the officers charged in Nichols’ death. He said his force will work with any community groups that want to plan peaceful protests in response to Nichols’ death. Given the likelihood of protests, Memphis Police Director Cerelyn Davis said she and other local officials decided it would be best to release the video later in the day, after schools were dismissed and people were home from work.
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