Crime Commission unveils new five-year plan to fight crime

By Yolanda Jones, Daily Memphian Published: February 17, 2022 7:06 PM CT

<strong>Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich discussed the Crime Commission’s Safe Community Action Plan at a press conference Thursday, Feb. 17. “The ultimate goal of these 20 action steps is a reduction in overall crime, major violent crime, property crime and violent incidents involving guns,” Weirich said.</strong> (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian) — Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich discussed the Crime Commission’s Safe Community Action Plan at a press conference Thursday, Feb. 17. “The ultimate goal of these 20 action steps is a reduction in overall crime, major violent crime, property crime and violent incidents involving guns,” Weirich said. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)

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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Memphis Shelby County Crime Commission Bill Gibbons violent crime Gun Crime

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.

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