Memphis police director retiring this week as search for replacement continues Memphis Police Director Mike Rallings (Center) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | April 12, 2021 at 10:37 AM CDT - Updated April 12 at 11:09 AM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The director of the Memphis Police Department is set to retire this week. Wednesday is Director Mike Rallings’ last day. The City of Memphis is still reviewing candidates for the office. Deputy Director James Ryall will take the lead in the interim. Search for next MPD director extended At least three of them were fired from previous jobs and others were criticized for their handling of police matters.