Recognizing Success: Federal Task Force Dramatically Reduces Violent Crime in Memphis.
This Senate resolution recognizes the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force, a joint federal and local effort that achieved a historic drop in violent crime within 50 days. Citizens benefit from significantly increased safety, marked by historically low levels of homicide, aggravated assault, and carjacking. This model is intended to be replicated in other major US cities.
Key points
Historic Crime Reduction: Following the intervention, Memphis saw historically low levels of homicide, aggravated assault, and carjacking, directly improving public safety.
Major Enforcement Results: The Task Force made nearly 3,000 arrests, including over 300 known gang members, and seized over 450 illegal firearms in a short period.
Child Safety: The operation successfully located and recovered over 100 missing children.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_505
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]