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We the undersigned STRONGLY encourage the Memphis City Council to re-think it's decision to cancel filming of "The First 48" in Memphis.At a time when Memphis needs all the positive images it can get,... continue reading »
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"I lived in Tennessee for four years and am very proud to watch the hard work and dedication of the Memphis Homicide. After watching the First 48 for many years the Memphis Homicide seem to be the hardest working group and most dedicated to their jobs. Ple"
"Every large urban city has crime. The First 48 actually showcased how hard MPD works to solve these crimes and with a cases solved rate of over 80\%, you should be proud of them. Return "The First 48" to Memphis!"
"Even if you remove the show , the reality is the crimes will still be there, This show allows us all to see the dedication your detectives have to their jobs, the city and their residents. Please reconsider."
"From Nashville, TN"
"the Memphis City Council really has their priorities screwed up - the show actually HELPED Memphis' image! Good work, MPD!!"
"PLEASE reverse your decision. Memphis Homicide is the BEST department featured on The First 48!"
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""First 48" does an excellent job of showcasing the hard work of the MPD detectives, Renew the contract and give these hardworking men and women the recognizition they deserve!"
"This is a positive for MPD. Keep it."
"Best investigators of any city hands down!"
"First 48 is good for Memphis' image."
"Our City is sending too many good companies away! Get a clue!!"
"Sooo stupid if they cancel the contract"
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"The show did not gloriy murder it help shed light to detectives and there jobs in memphis, tn. I did not know how extensive detective work was until I was enlightend by "the first 48", and if you cancel, that would make memphis seem like a city that does "
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"I was born in Memphis. Now- Memphis' image is now positive to me based on this program."
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"We are proud of the work MPD detectives do, and this show highlights what great people we have solving our crimes. The murders will continue. It is comforting to see how hard someone will work for justice."
