MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Monday marks the start of operations for the Memphis Safe Task Force. Thirteen agencies, including the National Guard, are making their way to the Bluff City.

“Following the president’s highly successful operation to combat violent crime in DC, which objectively drove down crime rates across the board, the president has set his sights on making Memphis safe again!” said Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman. “The president’s decision to address crime in Memphis will benefit all who live in and visit Memphis.”

The goal of the operation is to stop violent crime across Memphis and Shelby County. Right now, it’s just a waiting game until residents can see boots on the ground in full force.

“We [as citizens] may not know exactly when the bulk of the federal law

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