Memphis seeing more state troopers not just on highways but on ‘our city streets’
State troopers, the Memphis Police Department and media surround Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee as he described his plan to add 20 Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers to help police patrol the interstate. (Houston Cofield/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Local and state officials hope to continue to see more Tennessee Highway Patrol officers in Memphis and Shelby County, a number that could be helped by a potential $10,000 bonus each year for any trooper assigned to the area.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol Cerelyn "C.J." Davis Memphis City CouncilJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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