Memphis Safe Task Force Marks One Year with Crime Down 34 Percent

Memphis Safe Task Force marks one year with crime down 34 percent

So far, federal, state, and local leaders said it's been a success, but the work is far from finished.

Attorney General Todd Blanche Visits Memphis to Tout Task Force as Crime Falls to 25-Year Low

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Memphis on Friday to highlight the Memphis Safe Task Force's results, crediting the multi-agency operation with reducing overall crime by 34 percent from the previous year. Blanche said the task force, which launched in September 2025, has helped drive a 33 percent decline in murders, a 25 percent drop in sexual assaults, a 54 percent decrease in motor vehicle thefts, and a 40 percent decline in robberi…