"Starting Monday, an influx of federal agents will be deployed across Memphis as part of a broader push in what President Trump has described as a crackdown on crime. At a news conference on Friday, Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said personnel from 13 U.S. agencies will arrive in the city next week. That will include agents from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The operation will also include 300 troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol."
"He added that the Guard will not be armed unless it is requested by local law enforcement. Lee said the operation is set to occur in phases over the "next weeks and months." The governor said "planning has been underway for months" about bringing in federal resources to curb crime, calling it a "generational opportunity." "The story of crime in Memphis is about to be a story of the past," he added."
Federal and state law enforcement personnel will deploy to Memphis starting Monday in a phased operation aimed at curbing violent crime. The deployment includes agents from the FBI, DEA, and ATF, personnel from 13 U.S. agencies, and 300 Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers. National Guard troops will serve in support roles and are not intended to make arrests or be armed unless requested by local law enforcement. Officials said planning has been underway for months and described the effort as a generational opportunity. The city already participates in several joint state and federal task forces and launched a website to provide updates.
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