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Memphis police report big year‑to‑date drops in crime and outline recruiting gains
Summary
Police reported year‑to‑date declines in Part I crimes and traffic crashes, progress on Sentinel camera procurement, and a recruiting pipeline that could lift sworn ranks toward 2,150 over the next 12 months.
At the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee meeting on April 28, Memphis Police Department leadership reported substantial year‑to‑date reductions in reported Part I crimes and traffic crashes and outlined staffing and technology plans.
Chief Davis and command staff said the city’s precincts have recorded double‑digit declines in multiple categories, citing reductions in murders and motor vehicle thefts and an overall year‑to‑date drop of more than 5,000 reported crimes…
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