Lee spotlights Memphis SAFE task force, proposes $80 million grants and more troopers for Shelby County Governor Bill Lee credited the Memphis SAFE task force for reductions in crime and the recovery of missing children, and proposed $80 million in grants and a permanent assignment of 100 troopers to Shelby County as part of the state budget.

Governor Bill Lee announced a monumental $80 million investment in Memphis aimed at sustaining a dramatic 55% drop in crime and enhancing public safety.

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Memphis police report year‑to‑date drops in Part 1 crimes; council presses for larceny detail and vehicle‑recovery fixes At a Dec. 16 committee meeting, Memphis Police Department presented year‑to‑date declines across major Part 1 crime categories, while council members asked for precinct‑level breakdowns of larceny, details on repeat shoplifting, and clearer communication for recovered stolen vehicles and tow fees.

Memphis Police report a significant drop in major crimes for 2025, but council members demand clarity on rising larceny and vehicle recovery issues that have citizens concerned.

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Memphis council reports police update; official says 'crime is down in all categories' Council leadership relayed a Memphis Police Department briefing that 'crime is down in all categories' during the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee; no supporting statistics were presented in the transcript.

Memphis City Council chairwoman-elect Jana Swearingen announced that crime is down across the board, but crucial details remain elusive.

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Memphis committees approve DHS port grant recommendation for a new rescue fireboat and clear multiple mutual‑aid agreements Committee panels recommended a DHS port security grant to buy a rescue fireboat and approved related federal grants, plus interagency automatic‑aid agreements with Valero and FedEx that clarify response roles on industrial properties.

Memphis is set to enhance its river safety with a $955,811 grant for a state-of-the-art rescue fireboat, designed to respond swiftly to emergencies on the Mississippi!

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Memphis police brief council on declines in Part 1 crimes and federal task force activity MPD officials reported double‑digit declines in Part 1 crimes across precincts, attributed in part to targeted operations and a federal‑partner Memphis Safe Task Force, and outlined plans for recruitment, camera integration and overtime management.

Memphis officials are celebrating a significant drop in major crimes, thanks to the proactive efforts of the Memphis Safe Task Force and innovative strategies!

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Memphis City Council approves launch of interstate crime tracking technology Council initiates installation of license plate readers at high-traffic interstate ramps

Memphis is taking a bold step in public safety with the approval of license plate readers on interstate ramps to combat rising crime rates.

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