MPD's Staffing Crisis Is Reshaping Memphis Private Security
Memphis Police Department staffing shortfalls are driving businesses toward private security firms as response times stretch and officer counts drop.
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Parking Lot Security for Memphis Commercial Properties: What Actually Works
A field guide to parking lot security for Memphis businesses dealing with rising auto theft and catalytic converter crime in 2022.
Why Memphis Security Companies Can't Find Guards, and What Inflation Has to Do With It
With CPI at 8.6% and warehouse jobs paying $15-20/hr, Memphis security firms face a hiring crisis that's reshaping the guard industry.
Summer Is Coming: What Memphis Crime Patterns Mean for Security Planning in 2022
Memphis historically sees violent crime spike June through August. After 346 homicides in 2021, here's what businesses need to do before summer hits.
What the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival Taught Memphis About Event Security
The Beale Street Music Festival's move to Liberty Park tested security plans with severe weather, new layouts, and 100,000 attendees across three days.
Memphis Carjacking Epidemic: What Businesses and Property Managers Should Do Now
Memphis recorded over 9,000 auto thefts in 2021 with 2022 trending worse. Here's how businesses can protect employees and property.
Planning Event Security for Memphis in May: A Practical Guide for 2022
With BSMF moving to Liberty Park and 100,000 fans expected, event organizers need a solid security plan. Here's how to build one.
Rising Costs, Thin Margins: How Inflation Is Squeezing Memphis Security Firms
With CPI hitting 8.5% and gas prices climbing past $4 a gallon, Memphis security companies face tough choices on guard wages and client rates.
Sizing Up Memphis Security Companies: A Spring 2022 Field Guide
An on-the-ground look at six security providers operating in Memphis in spring 2022, from national giants to local veterans.
What It Takes to Become an Armed Security Guard in Tennessee in 2022
A breakdown of Tennessee's armed guard training, licensing fees, background checks, and renewal rules under TDCI's Private Protective Services program.