The photo was posted on Saturday, and several viewers sent it to WHBQ.
Photo shows MPD officer asleep inside patrol car https://t.co/sAepZxG7WX pic.twitter.com/O69IjUPOdp
— FOX13 Memphis (@FOX13Memphis) November 20, 2017
Memphis police acknowledged the photo and issued the following statement:
"The officer in question has been identified, and an administrative investigation is underway. This behavior will not be tolerated, and I can assure you that corrective actions will be taken," said Director Michael Rallings. "This type of behavior does not represent the hardworking men and women of the Memphis Police Department."
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