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Gang violence

PSP Case Studies - Nashville, Tennessee

Date Published
2020
Publication Type
Training (Aid/Material), Technical Assistance, Report (Technical Assistance), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Instructional Material (Programmed), Case Study
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Public Safety Partnership Supports Memphis' Fight Against Violent Crime

After reports of violent crime hit an 11-year high in 2017, Memphis has seen an 8.1% decrease in violent crime through the first six months of 2018.

Memphis PD

The Raines Station precinct in Memphis, Tennessee, is home to the city's biggest tourist attraction – Graceland, famed residence of Elvis Presley. In the center of Raines Station, Graceland attracts tourists from around the world who want to...

Public Safety Partnership Supports Compton in Fight Against Gang Violence

Gang violence has troubled the city for decades, but Compton has seen a substantial drop in gang-related crimes in recent years.

Little girl posing with office

The city of Compton, California has long been synonymous with gangs and violent crime.

In the 1970s, Compton witnessed the rise of the notoriously violent Bloods and Crips gangs, who ran nationwide narcotics operations from the city. “Straight Outta Compton” entered the American lexicon...