Memphis Police Dept

🎒 Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway 📚 Happening THIS Saturday: The Memphis Police Department is helping students get ready for day one! We’re giving away FREE backpacks loaded with school supplies for all school-aged children - first come, first served. Stop by, grab supplies,…

Heading downtown this Friday night? Thousands will be out enjoying a big concert, baseball, theater, and Trolley Night - and MPD will be there, too! You can expect an increased police presence tonight. Officers will be out to assist with traffic, help pedestrians, and make…

What your child sees today becomes who they are tomorrow. Victim. Abuser. Witness. Whoever you are, you have the power to break the cycle. Stop it now. Choose to survive. Aggravated assaults related to domestic violence are down 8% this year in Memphis - but we know there’s…

🚸 We’re hiring School Crossing Guards! ✔️ Help keep children safe before and after school while making a difference in your community. ✔️ Great for retirees or anyone looking for meaningful part-time work. Apply today and be a part of something bigger! Click the link below…

🌞 EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY 🌞 The heat index is high this week, and it’s not letting up. 🚨 WHAT YOU CAN DO •Stay indoors when possible •Drink plenty of water •Check on the elderly, kids, and pets •Never leave anyone in a parked car •Know the signs of heat exhaustion Let’s…

After 8 years of dedicated service, K-9 Dono is officially retiring from the Memphis Police Department. Partnered with Officer E. Jackson, K-9 Dono has been a vital part of our team—playing a key role in patrols, searches, and community outreach. His loyalty, discipline, and…

OPERATION CODE ZERO We plan. We pray. Then we move. Last night, Operation Code Zero hit the streets. This is strategic policing - focused on removing illegal guns and drugs from our neighborhoods, recovering stolen vehicles, apprehending violent criminals, and shutting down…

This indictment is the result of relentless work to dismantle gangs in our city. Eight gang members have been indicted on federal charges including racketeering, murder, robbery, firearm and drug trafficking. These are the criminals driving violence in Memphis - and we are…

Our officers showed up and showed out at the 2025 Memphis Police and Fire Games, proudly representing the 901! 👮‍♂️🚒 FOX13 News caught up with Col. McNeil and Officer DeMoss during the event — highlighting the dedication, teamwork, and spirit that make Memphis proud. Way to go,…

Three men responsible for a series of armed bank robberies in Memphis have been convicted in federal court. This investigation was led by MPD task force officers assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force. This case is another example of what strong local–federal partnerships…

MPD Community Engagement proudly hosted the Black and Gold Crime Prevention Grant Ceremony at the Memphis Botanic Garden. We celebrated 22 dedicated organizations and community leaders who are making a real difference in building a safer Memphis, one neighborhood at a time. A…

BOOTS on the Ground is coming to Hickory Hill on July 19! Colonel LeSueur, commander of Community Engagement sat down with our local news stations to talk about all the amazing resources that will be available for community members of all ages at the Hickory Hill Community…

VIOLENT FUGITIVE ARRESTED: Victor Peeler, 22, was taken into custody without incident by the MPD Fugitive Unit, MGU, and the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in the 800 block of Dawn Cove. On July 4, 2025, MPD officers were responding to a disturbance near…

“We’re breaking that cycle. We’re seeing the crime reduction.” - Col. Shabazz, Commander of Austin Peay Station Major crime in Austin Peay is down 15%, including reductions in: • Robberies • Burglaries • Sexual assaults Aggravated Domestic Violence is down by 25%. Col.…