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If you need Police
Assistance call
901-545-COPS or 911 in the case of an Emergency
Memphis Police Department
201 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN
901-636-3700
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Special Operations
The
Memphis Police Department provides specialized police
services to the Memphis Police Department and to the
City of Memphis through
Special Operations.
Deputy Chief:
Dave Martello
Major:
Vernell Stepter
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Special Operations Units
include:
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Air Support
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Canine Squad
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TACT
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Traffic
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Mounted Patrol
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Harbor Patrol
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Reserve Bureau
Air Support
The Air Support Division is often utilized by
other MPD squads and outside agencies in various types of
operations. Helicopters flown by Air Support include three Bell Jet
Ranger helicopters and a Eurocopter A-Star helicopter. Staffed 24
hours a day, this high flying unit handled 924 calls for service in
2008 and was instrumental in 149 arrests, 50 assist other agency
calls, and the eradication of several large marijuana plants.
Harbor Patrol
This unit is responsible for the safety and
enforcement of marine activities along the Mississippi River. The
Harbor Patrol currently has a 25 ft. Boston Whaler, 24 ft. Sea Ark
and a 16 ft. aluminum weld. During 2008, the officers assigned to
the Harbor Patrol handled 28 calls, 59 details, 346 boat checks, 85
requests for service from other agencies, issued 132 warnings,
handled 49 boat assists, conducted 25 searches, rescued 23 people
and recovered 1 body.
Tact Unit
This elite unit, specially trained to respond to
various emergency situations, is responsible for handling barricade
situations, hostage rescues, counter terrorism, and high risk felony
apprehensions. While not subject to regular calls for service like
other units, the Tact Unit responded to 225 radio calls, initiated
9,327 specials, made 127 arrests, issued 907 tickets, and handled 6
barricade/hostage situations in 2008. The TACT Unit also
participated in 8 VIP Security Details, 13 Community Outreach
programs, and 34 gun seizures.
Mounted Patrol
Mounted Patrol performs a dual function within
the department - providing assistance with crowd control or traffic
control and providing positive community relations. As a unit these
Mounted Patrol officers and their mounts handled 34 community
details and 115 patrol assignments while making 15 arrests in 2008.
Canine Unit
This unit utilizes highly trained dogs who, along
with their handlers, make-up a unique team responsible for building
searches and suspect searches, as well as narcotic and explosive
detection. In 2008, the Canine Unit answered 5,153 calls, initiated
8,492 specials, while making 474 arrests.
Officers in the Schools
The Officers in the Schools (OIS) Program assigns officers to 26
High Schools and 19 Middle and/or Jr. High Schools. The 39 officers
assigned to the Memphis City Schools serve as mentors and leaders,
as well as volunteer their time for civic groups, scouting troops,
and various youth sports leagues. Since the Memphis City School has
commenced their Blue Ribbon Initiative Plan, the Memphis Police
Department OIS continued their efforts in 2008 reporting a total of
2,210 arrests, issued 167 non-moving and moving tickets and
confiscated 28 guns and 24 knives, box cutters and razors.
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