Public forum pushes for solutions to juvenile crime
People listen during the Shelby County Sheriff's office Crime Commission Forum on juvenile crime on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at New Salem Baptist Church. (Brad Vest /Special to The Daily Memphian)
“I’m committed for our police department to do what we can, not just to be reactive and responsible, but also to be proactive to keep children out of the hands of the justice system,” MPD Chief C.J. Davis said.
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Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis CrimeStoppers Memphis Allies SafeWays Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives Ben Adams Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Darren Goods Susan Deason Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon The Afrikan Heritage & Culture Village of MemphisAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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