Memphis seeing more state troopers not just on highways but on ‘our city streets’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 21, 2023 5:27 PM CT | Published: March 21, 2023 2:44 PM CT

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 Council
Julia Baker

Julia Baker

Julia Baker covers criminal justice for The Daily Memphian. 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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