Memphis Crime Drop: 43% Since Fall

It's March 26.

Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story.

Crime and Memphis has plunged 43% since last fall, thanks to a major law enforcement

push involving federal, state, and local teams.

Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the success during a recent visit with former President

Donald Trump, pointing to it as proof of what coordinated.

Efforts can achieve.

The Operation Kickoff in September, with a multi-agency task force prompted by Blackburn's

push during federal confirmation hearings, officers have made over 9,000 arrests, seized

hundreds of illegal guns, and found about 150 missing kids.

Memphis used to topless as one of America's most dangerous cities, with gangs and violence

hitting everyday neighborhoods hard.

Residents now feel safer, crediting the mayor, police chief, and partners like the FBI and

Justice Department for the quick turnaround.

Looking ahead, officials stressed the need to maintain this momentum against ongoing

threats.

Blackburn also tied the news to her work on Kids Online Safety, noting a recent California

court ruling that held meta and YouTube accountable for.

Addictive features harming young users.

Her Kids Online Safety Act seeks to add basic safeguards to social platforms, treating

them like any other consumer product from cars to appliances.

This dual progress on streets and screens shows real steps forward for communities.