TRAFFIC / SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION

The new MPD Traffic Division office at 3430 Austin Peay Highway opened in September of 2020. It consists of the “Special Traffic Investigation Squad” (STIS), the “Motors Unit”, the “DUI Unit”, and the Police Service Technicians (PST).

The DUI Unit responds to calls in the city involving alcohol or drug related incidents. DUI officers are specially trained in the testing of drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

The primary function of Motors is the enforcement of traffic laws, the investigation of crashes and the participation in special events. Motors, as well as other members of the Traffic Division, are periodically assigned as traffic control for major movies filmed in Memphis which have included the films “21 Grams,” “Hustle and Flow,” “Black Snake Moan” and “My Blueberry Nights.” Motors Officers utilize twenty-eight (28) motorcycles.

The Special Traffic Investigations Squad (STIS) is responsible for investigating crashes involving fatalities or serious critical injuries. STIS is also responsible for investigating crashes involving citizens over the age of 85.