Gibbons: Tackle crime by fixing what’s broken
The president of the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission says we need to change the juvenile justice system’s arbitrary 19th birthday cutoff and use public safety as the overriding factor in bail decisions.
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March 2024
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State Sens. London Lamar, Brent Taylor debate on bail reform, proposed laws
Two state senators, both from the Memphis area and both members of Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee, agree on many aspects of the city’s crime problem even though they see different paths for solving it.
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February 2024
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Opinion: There are proven efforts that will reduce crime
“The climate is ripe for what new Memphis Mayor Paul Young has called a pandemic-type response to public safety. Many other cities are being cited as ‘models’ for what can be done, and all have merit.”
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January 2024
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Gun-reform advocacy group to hold discussion in Memphis on Jan. 23
The panel, which Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes will moderate, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Church of the Holy Communion, at 4656 Walnut Grove Rd.
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December 2023
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Downtown Public Safety Plan emerges amid holiday season
The Downtown Memphis crime plan surfaced in October. It could face its first test this holiday season. Officials involved in putting it together talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the plan and the reality it is built to confront.
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November 2023
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Opinion: Public safety is a key to Downtown’s future
“The key to maintaining and building on Downtown Memphis’ momentum is to get a handle on the reality and perception of public safety concerns and to do so with a healthy sense of urgency.”
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September 2023
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If more police are the answer, exactly what will they do?
One of the biggest issues in the mayoral campaign is how candidates intend to fight crime, including whether they will maintain current strategies.
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August 2023
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As deputy DA steps down, he recalls famous cases, acts of courage
Ray Lepone, who’s leaving the DA’s office to work for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, says for decades the strength demonstrated by crime victims and their families has inspired him to fight for justice.
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June 2023
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With community crime poll, perceptions match reality
“The perception is that crime is up. But the reality is that crime is up,” said Bill Gibbons, president of the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission. “No doubt about it.”
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Opinion: In setting bail, follow the law and be transparent
“Different parts of the criminal justice system tend to operate in silos, and so an easily accessible, easy to understand, transparent reporting system will require the cooperation of many different parties. The public deserves it.”
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March 2023
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Bill Gibbons and Buddy Chapman discuss policing and crime on ‘Behind the Headlines’
Gibbons is executive director of the University of Memphis Public Safety Institute and leads Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. Former Memphis Police Department director Chapman is executive director of CrimeStoppers.
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January 2023
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Community leaders, stakeholders to discuss solutions to juvenile crime
“It’s hard for me to go to the grocery store or a restaurant or church without somebody approaching me, expressing concern about juvenile crime,” said Bill Gibbons, president of the Crime Commission. “People are upset about it in this community.”
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September 2022
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Opinion: We need to fix our broken state criminal justice system
State government must not fail to fulfill the basic function of providing peace and safety to the people. We must fix what’s broken in our state criminal justice system - because we can do better than this.
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August 2022
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Opinion: We need a third option for handling violent juveniles
A new sentencing system should emphasize enhanced services and appropriate treatment designed to reduce the likelihood of a juvenile becoming a repeat offender.
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July 2022
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Violent crime is down but auto theft is up, according to Crime Commission
Major violent crimes, like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies, are down for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2021, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission’s 2nd Quarter report released Wednesday, July 27.
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U of M Public Safety Institute hires new research director
Amaia Iratzoqui specializes in “research around the gendered causes and consequences of victimization, including domestic and intimate partner violence.”
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Opinion: How and why some juveniles are transferred to adult court
Former district attorney explains the laws, guidelines and considerations that officials make when assessing juveniles accused of violent crime.
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June 2022
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Crime rates increase in Memphis, Shelby County despite some decreases in violent crime
Violent crime is down from the first quarter last year, but property crimes are up.
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Guest column: We need a sense of urgency to curb gun violence
“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”
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May 2022
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Crime Crisis: MPD brass wants more officers. Here’s how it’s deploying who it has
Of the city’s roughly 1,900 commissioned officers, about 61% are on patrol.
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February 2022
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Guest Column: Police residency issue is the key to recruitment, retention
Opinion: Loosening the residency requirement for both the Memphis Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is not the sole answer to the law enforcement shortage, but it is a needed and effective tool in recruitment and retention efforts.
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Crime Commission unveils new five-year plan to fight crime
The Safe Community Action Plan is aiming for a reduction in violent crime and property crime over the next five years.
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January 2022
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Crime Crisis: 2021 statistics point to violent trend
Violent crime was up 2% in Memphis last year as homicides hit a record 346, an increase of 14 over the 2020, which had also set a record for slayings.
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November 2021
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More community forums on crime set for coming week
Two more community forums aimed at gaining public input about violent crime are planned this week.
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Law enforcement leaders discuss ways to curb crime at forum
Memphis criminal justice leaders discuss violent crime at crime forum.
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