Memphis Police Department’s Pursuit Policy, explained
Here are the basics of the MPD pursuit policy from the police manual.
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January 2022
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On-duty Memphis police officer, driver killed in crash
MPD officer and another driver were killed in a crash on Shelby Drive and Pleasant Hill early Thursday morning.
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Police investigating East Memphis train fatality
One person was killed after being hit by train on Poplar Avenue Thursday.
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Three injured in shooting outside East Memphis shopping center
A juvenile was among those wounded outside the Balmoral Shopping Center on Wednesday.
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Guest column: Police officers, like elected officials, also need raises
“Memphis desperately needs more police officers. The pandemic and societal upheaval have only exacerbated an issue Memphis has been struggling with since 2014 when police pensions and healthcare benefits were slashed.”
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Memphis police chief’s gun stolen in car break-in
Police Chief C.J. Davis reported a duty weapon assigned to her was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a Cordova business.
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Shooting survivor, musician is ‘playing for peace’
Pianist who survived being shot five times holds recitals in hopes of inspiring people to see something positive beyond the violence in the city.
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Memphis asked for help with speeders; state reminds MPD of overlooked — and unused — money
With local motorists driving ‘as if they are in video games,’ city and state law enforcement are at odds over who bears more responsibility for enforcing highway speeding laws.
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Efforts to bolster police force face tall obstacles
The MPD has gone from 2,449 officers a decade ago to slightly more than 1,900 today. The problem is national but also unique to Memphis in some ways.
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Authorities offer $15K reward for suspect in Young Dolph slaying
Authorities issued a warrant for a man they say is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. A $15,000 reward has been offered by police agencies for information on the whereabouts of Justin Johnson.
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Memphis police chief: There is more to service than where you live
C.J. Davis: ‘If you have need of an officer’s help it should not matter where that officer lives, but that they answered the call quickly and acted professionally.'
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December 2021
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Enduring without justice: Families of homicide victims struggle with loss
Families deal with grief as homicides of loved ones have not been solved.
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November 2021
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City tweaks streets closings for Saturday’s St. Jude marathon
After a year off because of the pandemic, the marathon returns Saturday, Dec. 4, with some changes to street closures. The changes put a priority on reopening streets in the South Main area first.
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Memphis native is first Black woman on police TACT unit
“It is surreal to think that I’m serving the community that made me,” Brandi Young said. “It’s humbling, it’s surreal to be in this position, this same spot where I grew up.”
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Memphis police investigating shots fired outside of Wolfchase
Police said no one was injured in the incident.
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Peppertree apartments declared a public nuisance
Over the past 20 months, the complex has been the scene of more than 1,600 calls for police services, ranging from violent crime to drugs.
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10 years. $10M. 2,100 SkyCop cameras. And a crime increase of 57%
SkyCop cameras have cost Memphis more than $10 million since 2010, but a Daily Memphian analysis shows the city experienced more crime with a vast camera system than without it, and cameras rarely help criminal investigations.
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Young Dolph’s holiday giveaway continues despite rapper’s death
“None of us are doing well, but Dolph would have wanted us out here, so we out here giving back to the people just like he would have wanted.”
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No arrests in killing of Young Dolph as leaders meet to discuss crime
Fans of slain rapper Young Dolph Thursday streamed by the cookie shop where he was shot Wednesday to pay respects as police investigated another shooting near the site.
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MPD adds SCORPION unit to crime-fighting arsenal
Memphis Police launches a new crime strategy to deal with ongoing violence.
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How is ShotSpotter performing after eight months of use?
ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, has been in Memphis for eight months and has alerted police to 2,093 instances of gunfire. Is the system deterring gun crime? It’s too early to tell, police say.
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October 2021
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MICAH calls for equity with policing, education and housing
Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH) presents its requests to law enforcement leaders, housing officials, legislators, and school board officials during the group’s fourth annual public meeting Sunday at Memphis Islamic Center in Cordova.
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After four months on the job, MPD chief discusses issues, future plans
MPD Police Chief Cerelyn Davis discussed subjects ranging from violent crime to drag racing during a virtual meeting with local media.
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Fight for police reform continues long after death of Elton Hayes
The fight for reform continues today, a half-century after Elton Hayes was beaten to death.
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Half a century later, the memory of Elton Hayes still echoes today
In October 1971, three Orange Mound teenagers went for a ride that ended with law enforcement officers beating one of them to death in a ditch off Lamar Avenue. Fifty years later, no one has been convicted in the killing.
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