Crime & Safety
Greenwich Police Chief Issues Statement On Death Of Tyre Nichols
"Our pledge to the community we serve is to provide fair, equitable and transparent police services to everyone," Chief James Heavey said.
GREENWCH, CT — Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey issued a statement this weekend on the death of Tyre Nichols.
Nichols, an aspiring photographer, was pulled over near his home on Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tenn. He died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, officials say. The involved officers face second-degree murder charges, The New York Times reported.
On Friday, Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage which showed the violent beating of Nichols.
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"The Greenwich Police Department is shocked and saddened by the videos showing the brutal assault of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers. These acts are antithetical to what we believe and do as professional law enforcement officers focused on constitutional policing," Heavey said. "We are united in our grief for the Nichols family and our dedication to upholding our values of service, respect, courage, fairness and diligence. Our pledge to the community we serve is to provide fair, equitable and transparent police services to everyone."
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