Cooperation cut crime in Memphis. Can St. Louis prove it?

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Rogers, J. (2026, October 19). Cooperation cut crime in Memphis. Can St. Louis prove it? Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4769030/st-louis-crime-surge-memphis-safe-task-force/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-19 · by Jay Rogers

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Thursday's Operation Show Me Justice in St. Louis resulted in significant numbers of arrests, cleared warrants, seized firearms, and drugs confiscated. Despite these figures, it remains unclear whether there has been a corresponding reduction in crime or an increase in public safety. The article questions the distinction between activity—such as arrests—and actual outcomes like a decrease in violent incidents. The author emphasizes the importance of tangible improvements in community safety rather than just law enforcement statistics.
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As of October 19, 2026, Operation Show Me Justice initiated by the Justice Department reported significant outputs since its launch in August: 435 arrests, 412 cleared warrants, 166 seized firearms, and 81 kilograms of drugs. However, despite these numbers, there is no clear evidence yet that crime rates have dropped or public safety has improved in St. Louis. Jay Rogers, an expert witness since 2015, emphasizes distinguishing between activity (such as arrests) and outcomes (like reduced violence). He highlights the need for tangible results such as fewer shootings and safer conditions for children traveling to and from activities.

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Jay Rogers
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Topics

Northeastern Operation Show Me St. Louis the Justice Department

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St. Louis GPE · 2× Northeastern ORG · 1× the Justice Department ORG · 1×

Narrative

After Operation Show Me Justice, a surge that began in August, the Justice Department reported 435 arrests, 412 cleared warrants, 166 seized firearms, and 81 kilograms of drugs.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19
2026-10-19 · Washington Examiner
Cooperation cut crime in Memphis. Can St. Louis prove it? · assertive framing

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Thursday’s numbers from St. Louis are impressive, but they prove very little yet. asserted
they → prove → Louis
After Operation Show Me Justice, a surge that began in August, the Justice Department reported 435 arrests, 412 cleared warrants, 166 seized firearms, and 81 kilograms of drugs. asserted
Department → show → drugs
Safety is an outcome, and St. Louis hasn’t shown one yet. asserted
Louis → show → one
I’ve worked as an expert witness since 2015, and the job often comes down to separating activity from results. asserted
job → work → results
A fund that reports record trading volume hasn’t reported returns. asserted
that → report → returns
As a husband, father, and small business owner, I want the returns: Fewer shootings and kids who can bike home from practice. asserted
who → want → practice
My criminal justice degree from Northeastern and eight years in private security taught me to count what happens after the arrest. asserted
what → teach → arrest
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