Memphians ‘starting to feel the difference’ as crime declines, top cop says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 02, 2025 10:54 AM CT | Published: July 01, 2025 6:48 PM CT

“While the data tells one part of the story, what matters is that people in our neighborhoods are starting to feel the difference in their homes,” Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis said.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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