Q3 2023 Memphis Security Market: Where the Money Is Going
A quarter-end analysis of Memphis's private security sector shows spending up, guard supply still tight, and technology adoption accelerating.
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Memphis Carjackings and the Parking Lot Security Problem Nobody Wants to Pay For
Carjackings in Memphis stayed stubbornly high through summer 2023. The cost of parking lot security versus the cost of doing nothing.
Armed or Unarmed? How Memphis Businesses Are Making the 2023 Hiring Call
The armed-vs-unarmed guard debate hits different in Memphis. Here's what the cost, liability, and insurance numbers look like for Shelby County businesses.
How Memphis Property Managers Are Rewriting Their Security Playbook
Post-SCORPION, with MPD stretched thin, Memphis commercial property managers are restructuring security contracts. Here's how the smart ones are doing it.
MSCS Just Committed $6.3 Million to School Security. Will It Be Enough?
Memphis-Shelby County Schools approved millions for cameras and access control upgrades before the 2023-24 school year. A look at where the money goes.
Organized Retail Theft in Memphis: Sorting the Numbers From the Noise
National headlines scream about retail theft epidemics. Here's what the data actually shows for Memphis stores and what security teams are doing about it.
Security Guard Pay in Memphis Is Finally Going Up. Here's Why That Matters
Memphis security guard wages climbed past $14/hour in 2023 as companies compete for reliable staff. What's driving the shift and who benefits.
Tennessee's New Guard Training Rules Are Six Months Old. Here's What We're Seeing
TDCI's enhanced security guard training requirements took effect January 2023. Six months in, compliance is uneven across Memphis providers.
Memphis Summer Crime 2023: What the Midyear Numbers Actually Tell Us
Memphis crime data through June 2023 shows a mixed picture. Murders remain high while some property crimes shift. A data-driven analysis.
Inside MPD's Real Time Crime Center Expansion: What Memphis Businesses Should Know
Memphis Police expanded its Real Time Crime Center surveillance in July 2023. Here's how the Connect 2 Memphis program affects your business security.