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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 27, 2023

The Daily Memphian recently launched a series of reports on local residents’ perceptions of crime and public safety. Each installment is based on results from a public safety poll it commissioned. Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes writes in an introduction that survey results must be a “wake-up call for Memphis” to address the lack of accountability, transparency and trust in the local criminal justice system. The first installment, published Thursday, looked at thoughts on local crime and desire for more police. Friday’s piece looked at the range of area support for gun reform while Saturday’s issue explored the problem of speeding. On Sunday, the paper looked at how residents feel about their city. Monday’s installment carried reaction to the poll from Mayor Jim Strickland and the eight candidates running for mayor. Today, the series wrapped up with a look at how perceptions compare to actual crime data.