Memphis Police launches ‘virtual policing’ system
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis speaks during a press conference announcing Connect Memphis, a public safety initiative that provides a new way to communicate and combat crime. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian)
“We may not have a police officer in every corner, but we may have a camera. It’s like a neighborhood watch in the 21st century. We’re very excited about it.”
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Memphis Police Department city of Memphis Real Time Crime CenterJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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