There are 4 article(s) tagged Memphis Crime Beat:

• March 2025

  • New U of M report studies bail in Shelby County

    Bail amounts in Shelby County increased following the passage of a recent state law aimed at peeling back local bail reform efforts.

    By Aarron Fleming March 27, 2025

• July 2024

  • Opinion: General Sessions Court clerk is key to the justice system

    “People ask, ‘What can I do about crime?’ If you are a resident of Shelby County, then voting on Aug. 1 for a qualified court clerk will absolutely make a difference. This one simple action you can make the justice system well run, transparent and accountable.”

    By Leslie Taylor July 17, 2024

• April 2024

  • Opinion: ‘Helping Memphians stand together’ after Officer McKinney’s death

    “Contrary to what activist groups might have you think, Memphians agree about the problems of and solutions to crime. Right now, Memphians need to not only remind ourselves, but also remind our elected leaders that we are united. Memphis stands together.”

    By Leslie Taylor April 20, 2024

• March 2024

  • Local crime spurs two Memphians into action

    Leslie Taylor and Norman Blake lead Memphis Crime Beat, a nonprofit with the goal of gathering data about crime, increasing civic engagement and encouraging residents to help youths stay on the right path.

    By Aarron Fleming March 03, 2024