Do you know how well your criminal and justice systems are working?

GET informed and INVOLVED!!

We can reduce crime by bringing transparency and accountability to the law enforcment and criminal justice systems. together we can make memphis safer for everyone!!

With knowledge and the power of public engagement we can improve. But, you have to dig in! At Memphis Crime Beat you will find information and ways that you can get involved to help reduce crime in our beloved Memphis. We all have to become citizen activists to change the cycle of crime. Memphis Crime Beat is here to help you do that.

YOU CAN BE THE CHANGE MAKER. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

Memphis has made fantastic strides in reducing crime, but we still have a long way to go. Your interest in and knowledge about the Life of a Crime signals that you care and expect our elected leaders to continue to make meaningful improvements. Citizens must demand our elected leaders implement evidence-based policy and quantify the results. Our Court Watch program combined with data analysis helps all of us know how we are doing. And knowing this, YOU can advocate for what works.

We’ve come so far, let’s go further. Help us prevent another family member, friend, neighbor, citizen from becoming a victim! Y’all, we’ve got this!

THE LIFE OF A CRIME ANALYSIS IS CRITICAL TO ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Our approach is to study the Life of a Crime which begins when the crime is committed and ends with a completed prison sentence.

We know how many crimes are committed and how many arrests are made. But understanding what happens AFTER the arrest is imperative. Memphis Crime Beat is your trusted, reliable source of performance metrics to track the Life of a Crime and effectiveness of our law enforcement and justice systems. Using aggregate performance metrics and working together cooperatively, we identify and solve problems.

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What causes crime? How do you stop it? What’s perception? What’s reality? Get resources to help you better understand the roots of crime and how it’s deterred so you can make informed decisions.

TAKE THE INITIATIVE

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Got an hour a week? Volunteer opportunities are endless. Find an organization that fits your schedule, skillsets, and passions. Just an hour a week can impact a child’s life for years and start improving our city today.

FIND A FIT

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Be seen. Heard. Or both. Find out about local meetings, organized marches, and pending legislation. Or get support calling, writing, or emailing leaders and lawmakers directly.