National Guard Begins Patrols in Memphis in Federal Crackdown on Crime

Federal and local officers say there have been more than 500 arrests in the city’s latest anti-crime initiative.
National Guard Begins Patrols in Memphis in Federal Crackdown on Crime
Memphis Police and Homeland Security agents patrol Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 5, 2025. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
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The National Guard began patrolling in Memphis on Oct 10 as part of a federal law enforcement task force.

Troops were seen alongside Memphis police officers near the landmark Pyramid at the Bass Pro Shops, with some posing for photos with visitors.