Memphis Crime Drop: AG Bondi Highlights 48% Murder Reduction in 56 Days

Memphis Safe Task Force Initiative

• 🎯 The Memphis Safe Task Force initiative, supported by federal law enforcement, aims to restore safety and beauty to Memphis.
• 🤝 Partnerships with HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Governor Bill Lee, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, Congressman David Kustoff, Speaker Cameron Ston, and US Attorney Michael Dunova are crucial to this effort.
• 🇺🇸 Support from US Marshals, FBI, DEA, ATF, Treasury, DHS, and the National Guard, along with state and local law enforcement, is vital for making Memphis safe.

Dramatic Reduction in Violent Crime

• 📉 Over the last 56 days, murder rates have dropped by 48% compared to the same period last year.
• ⚡ Significant decreases were also seen in sexual assault (-49%), robbery (-61%), and overall serious crime (-45%).
• 📈 These statistics demonstrate a reversal of the previous trend where Memphis had the highest violent crime rate in the country in 2024.

Federal Law Enforcement Impact

• 🧒 Federal intervention has led to the location and return of 121 children who were reported missing and endangered.
• 👮 More than 3,100 arrests have been made, including 327 known gang members, and 51 firearms have been seized.
• ⚖️ Approximately 157 federal charges have been filed, underscoring a commitment to law and order.

Administration's Stance on Crime

• ✊ The administration prioritizes law and order, choosing to protect law-abiding citizens over coddling criminals.
• 🚫 Efforts to combat crime are sometimes obstructed by judges, but the commitment remains to use every legal means to ensure safety.
• 🗣️ The message to criminals is clear: "If you're committing violent crimes, if you're committing any crime, we will find you. We will bring you to justice."

Gratitude for Law Enforcement

• 🙏 Special thanks are extended to law enforcement agents for their tireless service, especially during Thanksgiving week when many sacrifice time with families.
• 🛡️ The administration is proud to have "taken the handcuffs off" law enforcement, enabling them to perform their duties effectively and putting the focus on apprehending violent criminals.