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Eugene Roy
Coverage of Eugene Roy in the Nexus archive.
- Former Chicago detective says one city's murder plunge offers Windy City crime blueprint
A former Chicago detective suggested that Memphis serves as a successful blueprint for reducing crime, noting a 43.7% plunge in homicides during the first half of 2026. This decline was linked to the deployment of National Guard members after an executive order signed by Donald Trump authorized their arrival. The detective criticized Chicago officials for not fully utilizing federal resources amid local officer shortages.