Most of the people that I have spoken to about this show have stated that the 'First 48' is not a discredit to Memphis, TN. The popular show discloses the ugly side of Memphis,TN when it comes to the increasing volume of violent crimes; however, it is also a positive factor in how our law enforcement officers of Memphis, TN SOLVE these crimes.
Here is the story about 'The First 48' and a man hell-bent on getting it back into memphis,TN.
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Fans of First 48 Fight to Keep Memphis a Part of Show
FAST FACTS:
Memphis Police a big part of A&E's First 48
Memphis city leaders pull city out of show, saying it shows a bad image of the city of Memphis are police front and center in A&E's police documentary 'First 48.' The investigate cases and question suspects.
Rick Cail is a huge fan. So when city leaders pulled the plug on Memphis' part in the show, Rick got busy drawing up a petition.
"It started off with 20 or 30 signatures and just kinda grew. I've been getting emails from all across the country." says Cail.
There are now more than 800 signatures.
Plenty of people say the show shows another side of the police department.
"It has a solve rate of 87 percent. I think that says something positive about what they're doing. They are getting the job done and they are reacting to it and dealing with the situation." says Cail.
City leaders say First 48 does nothing to help Memphis' image.
Not everyone agrees.
"It's not a bad image really. It's what's going on in your city you know." says Rod Hopson of St. Louis.
"It shows basically from the first time the crime happens until they solve it. It's very interesting for people who know nothing about how crimes are solved." says Tina Phelan of Germantown.
Rick Cail is hoping city leaders will change their mind.
In a few days he plans to take his petition to city hall.
"I've actually been asked by some people on email to pick a date and have a show of force at a city council meeting and present it at that time." says Cail.
First 48 has also indicated it's interested in working with the city council to keep Memphis on the show.
Right now there are just a few more episodes left that include MPD.
We'll keep you posted.
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To sign this petition on Mr. Rick Cail's site, just click onto the link listed to the right, titled 'Sign Petition to keep First 48'. And help us get "our" show back.
Here is the story about 'The First 48' and a man hell-bent on getting it back into memphis,TN.
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Fans of First 48 Fight to Keep Memphis a Part of Show
FAST FACTS:
Memphis Police a big part of A&E's First 48
Memphis city leaders pull city out of show, saying it shows a bad image of the city of Memphis are police front and center in A&E's police documentary 'First 48.' The investigate cases and question suspects.
Rick Cail is a huge fan. So when city leaders pulled the plug on Memphis' part in the show, Rick got busy drawing up a petition.
"It started off with 20 or 30 signatures and just kinda grew. I've been getting emails from all across the country." says Cail.
There are now more than 800 signatures.
Plenty of people say the show shows another side of the police department.
"It has a solve rate of 87 percent. I think that says something positive about what they're doing. They are getting the job done and they are reacting to it and dealing with the situation." says Cail.
City leaders say First 48 does nothing to help Memphis' image.
Not everyone agrees.
"It's not a bad image really. It's what's going on in your city you know." says Rod Hopson of St. Louis.
"It shows basically from the first time the crime happens until they solve it. It's very interesting for people who know nothing about how crimes are solved." says Tina Phelan of Germantown.
Rick Cail is hoping city leaders will change their mind.
In a few days he plans to take his petition to city hall.
"I've actually been asked by some people on email to pick a date and have a show of force at a city council meeting and present it at that time." says Cail.
First 48 has also indicated it's interested in working with the city council to keep Memphis on the show.
Right now there are just a few more episodes left that include MPD.
We'll keep you posted.
____________________________________________________________________
To sign this petition on Mr. Rick Cail's site, just click onto the link listed to the right, titled 'Sign Petition to keep First 48'. And help us get "our" show back.
4 comments:
Hello Just Say No--
So far I like your sight--it is really cool--
Hmmm--I have seen that pic some where before--LOL!!--great idea--I hope Anti did not mind you using it!
Thank you again for checking out my blog--I went over to Big Rick's blog and signed his petion to get 'First 48' back in Memphis--I did that a while back.
Blessed be.
:)
Hello Ms. Ravenmoon,
Thank you for the compliment. I know it isn't much right now, but I am hoping it get's better. I am thinking about creating a website to coincide with my blog site. Sort of like an extension of the blog. But I don't know where to start, nor do I have the funds right now to maintain it. But eventually I will have a website to advertise my blog site.
Quick update....Dir. Godwin basically blew it off, and doesn't care. What I find interesting is that I've heard through the grapevine that the Discovery Channel is shooting a new show with MPD, but it features other, higher ranking cops, friends of Godwin. So I guess it's ok to show murder in Memphis, so long as the right people get to be on TV.
Hello Big Rick,
First, let me say thank you for visiting my blog, and responding.
Second, it comes as no surprise that God win would 'shake it off' and dismiss it.
As for the new show being shot, that kind of figures that only certain police officers would be spotlighted on it.
Let me guess, Director Godwin had something to do with that?
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