Proposed bills for a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools have stalled in the Tennessee legislature due to disagreements over the composition of an advisory board.

A bill proposing a state-appointed board to oversee Memphis Shelby County Schools is debated by Tennessee lawmakers, raising concerns about local control.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office SWAT team won the Battle of the Badges shooting competition, raising $10,000 for the Tennessee Public Safety Network.

Germantown Police Department increases officer salaries to $60,000 and invests in advanced technology and training, leading to full staffing and the lowest crime rates in a decade.

The Collierville Police Department praised their dispatchers' EMD certification, highlighting their ability to offer lifesaving instructions during emergencies.

Memphis opens a Downtown Command Center to centralize emergency response and public safety, with a grand opening event including a ribbon-cutting and tour on April 24, 2025.

Five University of Memphis international students had their visas revoked, causing concern and prompting the university and legal experts to respond to these actions reflecting a larger nationwide issue.

Dr. Melanie Black, principal at Sheffield High in Memphis, was reassigned after student protests about school conditions, including limited bathroom access and a lack of teachers, leading to an MSCS investigation.

Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office addressed Avon Neighborhood Watch's concerns about local crime and the need for a new jail.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office honored National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, established in 1991 by President Clinton, to recognize the essential service of 911 dispatchers.

Darren M. Goods has been appointed as Memphis's new Public Safety Advisor, with his experience spanning law enforcement and youth services, to lead crime reduction and community engagement initiatives.

Oakland Town is hiring a full-time Public Works Department employee to handle tasks like mowing and park maintenance, requiring physical fitness and a valid driver's license.

Joe Lee Rape has been promoted to EMS Chief at the Collierville Fire Department, continuing a family legacy in firefighting spanning generations. He aims to focus on training, service, and improvement in his new role.