September 15, 2026

Memphis Safe Task Force Marks Year with 12,000 Arrests and 2,100 Guns Seized

The Memphis Safe Task Force has made over 12,000 arrests and seized more than 2,100 illegal firearms in its first year.
Overall crime in Memphis has decreased by 36%, with notable drops in murders (44%) and robberies (43%).
The task force was launched to address Memphis's severe violent crime crisis, which had the highest rate in the U.S. in 2024.

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