MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the big issues concerning Memphis is how police officers interact with the black community.
“I don’t know if I’m going to be Sandra Bland or anything like that,” said one person.
“I don’t have many run ins with them because I’m a law abiding citizen,” said another.
Thousands were upset with unfair treatment by cops all over the country some of which ended deadly.
“Racial profiling and other forms of stereotyping, and I think blue crush is a culprit of this has negativity impacted the relationship between civilians and law enforcement.”
Pastor Earle Fisher said police and protesters handled themselves well and no one took things too far.
“It’s not a magic wand. It’s not the be all and end all.”
Despite the protest ending without arrests and injuries, Memphis Police Association President Mike Williams said it will take both sides working together to see real change.
“We all got to come to the table with empty glasses, come with resolutions to fill that glass that are going to help move Memphis forward.”
