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MPD reports year‑end crime drop and outlines overtime, staffing and neighborhood watch plans
Summary
The Memphis Police Department reported an 18.5% year‑over‑year drop in Part I crimes for 2024, including fewer murders and auto thefts; MPD also briefed the council on overtime drivers, seasonal staffing needs, reserve and community officers and a neighborhood‑watch expansion plan.
The Memphis Police Department told several council committees on Jan. 7 that Part I crimes in 2024 were down roughly 18.5% from 2023, with marked reductions in certain categories including auto thefts and some property crimes. The department counted 243 murders in 2024 compared with 344 in 2023, and said it had seen declines in auto theft and some shootings.
The MPD briefing also addressed repeat offenders, juvenile arrests and staffing pressures. Chief G.C. Davis and senior staff said the department is intensifying efforts against chronic repeat offenders, including targeted warrants and group‑violence‑intervention strategies, and described continued collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and federal partners.
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