Chief of Police
Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Chief Cerelyn Davis has over 37 years of law enforcement experience. Beginning her career with the Atlanta Police Department Chief Davis learned early on the importance of forging relationships with Atlanta’s diverse community and quickly moved through the ranks.
Davis retired in June 2016 to accept the position of Chief of Police for the City of Durham, NC and in April 2021 was selected to be the first female police chief for the City of Memphis.
Chief Davis is a graduate of the 225th Session of the National FBI Academy and the PERF. Her experience includes training opportunities abroad and a leadership exchange session with the Israel National Police. She is past President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and served on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Chief Davis has received numerous awards to include Atlanta Police Supervisor of the Year and winner of the “Women Rule” competition featured in ‘O’ Magazine. In 2013, she was recognized as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Women.
Davis has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in General Administration.
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Racism, Reform, and Reconciliation: A Chief's Duty for Humanity
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