Page 2 - Crime Abatement Program News Today

On April 14, MPD’s North Main Station announced a new Juvenile Crime Abatement Program. After critics felt it could potentially “overreach” it was put on hold.

The Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis released what they say is a clarification about the latest effort to curb juvenile crime Downtown.

The previously announced program has been put on pause to allow for further discussions, city officials say.

This program is “a recipe for more incarcerations and police killings of Black teens,” says Moms Demand Action.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A recently announced Memphis Police Department (MPD) crime unit targeting juvenile activity in Downtown Memphis has been put on pause, according to city officials.

The previously announced program has been put on pause to allow for further discussions, city officials say.

A new crime unit targeting juvenile crime in downtown Memphis is on pause, according to Downtown Memphis Commission.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new Memphis Police Department program aimed the reducing youth crime across Downtown Memphis is now underway. Despite the initiative being praised by some, there’s a real concern for others. In recent weeks, Memphis Police says they have noticed an influx youth engaging in crimes ranging from reckless driving to auto thefts.  “The […]

Documents obtained by The CA show the MPD unit may target minors based on what they wear, among other "illegal activities," to prevent thefts.