
Memphis activist describes efforts to build relationship between police, community to decrease crime
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A Memphis community leader shares how he's working to mend relationships between law enforcement and the community who have viewed police as the opposition.
"In the community, they think the job of the officer is to lock them up," he continued. Lisa Bennatan is an associate producer/writer for Fox News Digital Originals. Follow her on Twitter @LisaBennatan and Instagram @Lisa_Bennatan
Memphis saw a record 346 murders last year, while major violent crimes increased 18% from 2019 through 2021, according to the most recent Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data. Trust in law enforcement plummeted nationwide after George Floyd's 2020 death, with only 45% of Americans having confidence in police, a July Gallup poll showed.
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