In case you missed it yesterday, Council committee says yes to study of merging police forces.

From the article…

The city resolution describes the plan as a way to reduce violent crime while spending tax money more efficiently.

It acknowledges the 2003 recommendation by the Memphis Crime Commission against consolidation, but notes, “other factors should now be considered such as current crime rate, relationship between the departments and present successes and failures of other consolidated law enforcement departments.”

What do you think? Will combining the two police forces affect crime in Shelby County?