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U.S. Attorney: Health crisis doesn't justify 'wholesale release of prisoners'

Michael.Dunavant@usdoj.gov (D. Michael Dunavant ) — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 04:00:12 -0500

"In these uncertain times, the rule of law is more important than ever, and criminals behind bars should not indiscriminately escape justice due to the current public health emergency."

Public Safety Partnership works to reduce violent crime

Michael.Dunavant@usdoj.gov (D. Michael Dunavant ) — Sun, 8 Sep 2019 18:02:45 -0500

Getting out of our respective silos, laying aside our egos, and working together with urgency, our PSP Memphis Team has built up our own capacity to fight crime by using Department of Justice expertise and resources.

Now more than ever, Americans need to respect and support law enforcement

Michael.Dunavant@usdoj.gov (D. Michael Dunavant ) — Fri, 8 Feb 2019 17:16:56 -0600

Too many people are engaging in dangerous rhetoric that encourages people to “resist” all forms of authority, including law enforcement. This slander must stop – and it must stop right now.

Project Safe Neighborhoods works, and it shows

Michael.Dunavant@usdoj.gov (D. Michael Dunavant ) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:00:09 -0600

The first executive order issued by President Trump in February 2017 was to reduce crime and restore public safety to communities across the nation.