Federal efforts to curb violent crime expanded in early September when former President Donald Trump sent the National Guard to Memphis. This followed similar actions in Washington, D.C., and was paired with a new joint task force that combined the FBI, ATF, and Department of Justice. Their coordinated crackdown across the city began on September 29.

A police report obtained by The Daily Caller shows the scale of the operation. Authorities have made 2,213 arrests, captured 139 known gang members, seized 379 firearms, and located 97 missing children. These numbers were highlighted as evidence of early progress in reducing violent activity.

Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the results, saying, “The numbers clearly show that Memphis is safer thanks to President Trump’s federal surge.” Her statement reflects the strong federal support behind the operation and the belief that aggressive intervention is necessary in areas facing long-term crime problems.

Officials say the strategy focuses heavily on cooperation between federal and local law enforcement. They argue this united approach is essential not only for stopping criminal networks but also for restoring trust in neighborhoods that have struggled with violence for years.