know more
change more.

Memphis Police Department and other professionals

Learn more about the men and women working hard to help make our community safer—and how you can support them.

Memphis Police Community Outreach Program (C.O.P)

Officers in this program target high-risk areas that suffer from higher juvenile crime rates. They build rapport by going into the neighborhoods and teaching kids to ride bikes. They participate in picnics and parties. They maintain a food pantry and deliver to those in need. And so much more.

Learn about their incredible work

Memphis Shelby Crime Commission

This non-profit seeks to improve public safety by identifying and promoting best practices built around research and data. They partner with businesses, schools, neighborhood associations, and more. And they spearhead a Safe Community Plan that focuses on reducing violent crimes.

Learn how the commission works to keep us safe

FAQs

  • • Educate yourself.

    • Find a youth organization to volunteer with.

    • Get involved in community events and meetings.

    • Vote and hold leaders accountable.

  • You can easily register online . And, congrats! You’re taking an important step to becoming a responsible citizen and making our community safer.

  • There’s an app for that! Download GoVoteTN from the App Store. Once you’ve downloaded it, you can select Search by Voter. You’ll enter your first and last name, ZIP code, and birth month and year.

    From the options provided, select Elected Officials. You’ll see a list of your leaders. You can also select Election Day Poll Location to find out where you can vote.

    If you don’t want to download an app to find out who your representatives are, use our guide instead—or read the FAQs below.

  • Easy. Enter your address into this search bar . Click the area around your address (or the green four-digit number near it). You’ll see a list of district numbers that will help you identify your elected officials, plus your voting location.

  • Follow the directions in the “How do I find out which district I live in?” FAQ above.

    Once you know your district number, go to the City Council’s page . Scroll until you find your representative. Then click their photo to learn more about them.

  • Follow the directions in the “How do I find out which district I live in?” FAQ above.

    From the list provided, find your commission district number. Once you know your commission district number, go to the Shelby County District Maps page . Scroll until you find your number, along with your representative’s name.

  • Follow the directions in the “How do I find out which district I live in?” FAQ above.

    Once you know your district number, go to the House of Representatives page . Scroll until you find your district and representative. Click their name to learn more about them and get contact information.

  • Follow the directions in the “How do I find out which district I live in?” FAQ above. Once you know your district number, go to the Senate page . Scroll until you find your district and representative. Click their name to learn more about them and get contact information.

  • Enter your address into this search bar. Your state representatives and senators will be listed for you, along with their contact information.

  • First, you’ll need to know which district you live in. If you don’t know, enter your address into this search bar. Once it zooms in on your address, you will see a number in your outlined district. Click the number and your school board number will be listed. Once you know your district number, go to the Memphis Shelby County Schools Board Members page. Scroll until you find your district and board member. Click their name to learn more about them and get contact information.

  • You can contact the City Council here.