CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Crime has been on the decline in Chattanooga thanks to a strong partnership between law enforcement and federal authorities. On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Chattanooga Police Department and Chief Celeste Murphy awarded the United States Attorney’s Office the honor of Federal Partner of the Year.
The Chattanooga Police Department recognized the United States Attorney’s Office for its outstanding contributions to public safety in the region. In bestowing this honor on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Chattanooga Police Department explained:
For many years, the Chattanooga Police Department has enjoyed an excellent professional relationship with our federal partners who live and work together in the greater Chattanooga area. Over those years, CPD and the U.S Attorney’s Office have partnered on numerous individual investigations, programs, and projects to enhance the safety of our community. We believe that this partnership has played an important role in our high quality of life in Chattanooga. This past year, our partnership with the USAO has been crucial in the continued development of our region’s violent crime strategy. Through this partnership, we have made significant inroads into our community’s struggle with crimes committed by individuals while using or illegally possessing guns, as well as other violent crimes committed by repeat offenders. The USAO has also directly supported CPD in the prosecution of drug-related crimes that have resulted in way too many overdose deaths of people in our community. Lastly, the USAO has taken an active role in our region’s awarded PSP Grant, leveraging their experience to provide both guidance and strategic leadership. We at CPD look forward to our continued collaboration with the USAO as we continue to build upon our violent crime strategy.
“The United States Attorney’s Office is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Chattanooga Police Department, and we are honored to receive this award from Chief Murphy,” said United States Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III. “We look forward to continuing our important work together as we collaborate to reduce violent crime in the Chattanooga community.”
The United States Attorney’s Office received the honor in recognition of its efforts to combat violent crime and protect the community.
Defendant: United States Attorney’s Office
Crime: Federal Partner
City/State: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Date: May 18, 2023
Sentence/Outcome: Honored as Federal Partner of the Year
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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