The Tenacious District Attorney

Meet Coty Wamp, the first female district attorney general for the 11th Judicial District in Tennessee.

With a confident demeanor, Coty spoke at a meeting of Neighbors for Gun Violence Prevention about her mission to reduce gun violence.

Coty is proud of her department's accomplishments, including Jillian's Law and the Chris Wright Act.

Jillian's Law aims to prevent defendants ruled incompetent to stand trial from being released back onto the street.

Under Jillian's Law, defendants would be committed to mental health facilities, where they can receive treatment and lose their right to firearms.

The Chris Wright Act ensures that after five misdemeanors, the sixth one is a felony, which removes any right of gun ownership.

Coty emphasized the importance of safe storage laws, citing statistics on gun theft from automobiles.

She recommends requiring automobile manufacturers to install theft-proof storage in cars.

Coty is committed to addressing gang-related gun violence in Chattanooga and finding alternatives to gang life.

Her leadership and message are clear: taking action to prevent gun violence is essential for public safety.