Family of Lisa Edwards, who died after Fort Sanders hospital arrest, sues KPD officers
After public outcry, three officers were disciplined by the Knoxville Police Department. The family also named the hospital and security in the suit.
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After public outcry, three officers were disciplined by the Knoxville Police Department. The family also named the hospital and security in the suit.
“It was so good, I thought I must have ripped it off.”
Police Chief Paul Noel and Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen criticized the officers for their lack of compassion as Edwards begged for help.
KPD released nearly 900 pages of findings in its investigation into how officers handled the arrest of Lisa Edwards on Feb. 4.
Covenant Health said it is also conducting an in-depth review of hospital security procedures and evaluating its security services contract.