MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Assistant Memphis Police Chief Shawn Jones is no longer with the city as of Monday, Mayor Paul Young and Interim Chief C.J. Davis said.
Young denied that the move was due to questions over Jones’ residency, but was part of an effort to take the city in a new direction. Young said it was his decision.
“We believe he’s done great work for the city, but it’s time to move on,” Young said.
Assistant Memphis Police chief lives in Georgia: MPD
But the news conference comes a few days after news broke last week that Jones, who came to the department from Atlanta along with Davis, was still living and voting in Georgia.
That prompted backlash from some city leaders.
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Davis said Jones’ residency was not at issue with state law because he had a home here.
“Chief Jones came to work every day, took very few days off, and lived in Harbor Town,” Davis said.
Davis said Jones’ role was never meant to be permanent. Both she and Young said Jones had served admirably since taking the role in September 2021.
Jones made more than $177,000 annually with MPD.
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