The Memphis, Tennessee Police Department (PD), as part of the Memphis Public Safety Partnership (PSP) site, requested an assessment of its Gang Unit to lead to an increased understand of best practice for responding to gang activity and identifying areas of potential growth in MPDs plan for prevention, intervention, and suppression. Dr. Charles Katz was selected to fulfill the request, and conducted an assessment through several onsite visits. The assessment occurred in February 2018, and a final report was delivered to Memphis PD in March 2018.
The Memphis Police Department’s hopes to examine its response to violence, including prevention, intervention and suppression strategies. The Memphis Police Department expects to receive feedback and recommendations related to their understanding of gang activity and law enforcement counter-measures in the City of Memphis and corresponding response.
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