Crime dropped after Trump sent officers to Memphis. Not everyone is happy. (washingtonpost.com) Crime dropped after Trump sent officers to Memphis. Not everyone is happy. By Holly Bailey 2025111210000000 MEMPHIS — Since late September, nearly 2,000 state and federal law enforcement officers have surged onto the streets here, helping drive down crime rates. But the crackdown has also sparked tensions in this majority-Black city, with local officials warning of jail overcrowding and racial profiling.