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Everybody Speeds: ‘You never know what you’re going to encounter’

By , Daily Memphian Published: June 09, 2025 4:00 AM CT

During his 34 years with the Memphis Police Department, much of which was spent on a motorcycle or in a squad car watching for speeders, Cleve Stewart never once had to pull his weapon during a traffic stop.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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