Who we are

Operation: Safe Community (OSC) is a roadmap to make Memphis and Shelby County one of the safest communities of its size in the nation by the end of 2011 spearheaded by the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. More about us ›

  

What we do

We have engaged community leaders and developed community partnerships to oversee implementation of the 15 research-based strategies to make Memphis and Shelby County safer.  More about what we do >

  

Why we do it

In addition to highly effective law enforcement, meaningful crime reduction requires nurturing our children and their families so that they become positive and productive contributors to our community. More about why we do it >

15 Research-based Strategies

Strategy #7

Establish a comprehensive school safety initiative.

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Strategy Highlights

Memphis City Schools has established a truancy hotline, 416-8111 and four truancy centers to effectively assess each student's circumstances potentially keeping them from being in school during school hours. 

15 Research-based Strategies

Strategy #12

Implement a coordinated problem properties strategy.

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Strategy Highlights

In 2008, the Neighborhood Preservation Act passed enabling citizens to sue neighbors whose property condition is reducing the value of neighboring property.  The Act was strengthened in 2009.

15 Research-based Strategies

Strategy #9

Launch JustCare 180o to turnaround youth charged with or at risk of unruly and delinquent offenses.

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Strategy Highlights

Tennessee Voices for Children is currently overseeing two pilot initiatives of JustCare 180o in coordination with the Lemoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation and Southeast Memphis Community Development Corporation.
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