Memphis safety task force will be ‘replica’ of D.C., Trump says

Crime Reduction Strategy - The task force aims to replicate the success in Washington DC to reduce crime in Memphis and potentially other cities like Chicago [1][2][4] - The strategy involves deploying federal resources, including the National Guard, FBI, ATF, DEA, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, and US Marshals, along with DOJ prosecutors [7] Focus on Memphis - Crime rates in Memphis are described as "really bad," prompting the establishment of the Memphis Safe Task Force [3] - The FBI was previously sent to Memphis approximately four months ago, which resulted in some crime reduction [3] Potential Expansion to Chicago - Chicago is being considered as the next city to receive similar federal assistance to combat crime [4] - A prominent businessman emphasized the need to "save Chicago" [4] Security Concerns - Concerns about safety in Memphis are highlighted by the fact that FedEx board members require armored vehicles for short distances [5][6] Leadership and Collaboration - Pam Bondi is leading the task force, leveraging her experience and previous work with team members [8] - The US Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee will play a crucial role in the effort [7][8]