Trump claims FBI deployment reduced Memphis crime as city faces potential National Guard intervention

President Donald Trump claims federal officers reduced crime in Memphis and plans National Guard deployment, drawing mixed ...

Memphis points to '25-year low' in city's crime, but its data differs from federal norms

The City of Memphis touted a "25-year low" in overall crime this year. Here's how to navigate crime stats and why that number may be hard to believe.
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President Trump takes credit for reduced crime in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - President Donald Trump released a statement on social media Saturday, taking credit for reduced crime ...
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West Memphis authorities prepare for possible crime surge

West Memphis, Arkansas, authorities are preparing for a potential crime surge after a police pursuit was initiated by the ...

Governor Bill Lee says he's tired of seeing Memphis 'being held back' by crime when discussing National Guard decision

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in Knoxville Thursday morning for a Chamber of Commerce breakfast, where he discussed the state's recovery from Helene and the decision to bring the ...
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Memphis Police say overall crime in Memphis is at 25-year low

According to Memphis Police, there have been decreases in all the major crime categories in the first eight months of 2025 ...

'Focused on long-term solutions': Memphis City Council Chairman weighs next steps as National Guard deployment looms

Memphis City Council Chairman J. Ford Canale said their legislative body and Mayor Young's office are working to ensure the ...

Trump announces he’s sending federal law enforcement to Memphis and that Chicago is next

President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s taking executive action to establish a “Memphis Safe Task Force” aimed at leading a crime crackdown in the Tennessee city.