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Memphis police report big drop in cargo thefts; task force credits tactics, business partnerships
Summary
Memphis Police Department officials told the Public Safety Committee that commercial burglaries and cargo thefts are down substantially year‑to‑date, citing arrests, camera integrations and partnerships with logistics firms and railroads. The department highlighted hot spots and said work continues with truck stops and freight partners.
The Memphis Police Department told the council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee on March 18 that commercial burglaries and cargo thefts have fallen sharply this year compared with the same period in 2024.
Deputy Chief Joe Oakley, who leads commercial burglary and related units, said the department recorded 197 business burglaries through March — down from 328 a year earlier — and credited a mix of investigative tactics,…
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