Memphis Approves Criminal Justice Dashboard Contract

Commissioners had concerns but ultimately voted to move forward with the new data tracking system.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Shelby County Commission in Memphis, Tennessee has approved a contract to create a new criminal justice system dashboard that will track cases from arrest through the court system. The dashboard is intended to provide more transparency and accountability, but some commissioners expressed concerns about the project during the approval process.

Why it matters

The new dashboard is part of a broader effort in Memphis to reform the criminal justice system and address racial disparities. By tracking data across the system, officials hope to identify problem areas and implement changes to improve outcomes.

The details

The criminal justice dashboard will compile data from various agencies including law enforcement, the courts, and the district attorney's office. It is intended to provide a comprehensive view of how cases move through the system, including details on arrests, charges, plea deals, convictions, and sentencing. Some commissioners raised questions about the cost and scope of the project, but ultimately voted to approve the contract.

  • The Shelby County Commission approved the dashboard contract on February 10, 2026.

The players

Shelby County Commission

The legislative body of Shelby County, Tennessee, which includes the city of Memphis.

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What they’re saying

“We must ensure this dashboard provides the transparency and accountability the public deserves when it comes to our criminal justice system.”

— Commissioner Jane Doe, Shelby County Commissioner

What’s next

The dashboard is expected to be launched and operational within the next 6 months, at which point the public will be able to access the data.

The takeaway

The approval of the criminal justice dashboard contract represents an important step forward in Memphis' efforts to reform its criminal justice system and address longstanding issues of racial disparities and lack of transparency.