Memphis Q1 2022 Crime Numbers and the SCORPION Unit's First Real Test
Memphis crime trends through Q1 2022 show the SCORPION unit racking up arrests, but questions remain about long-term impact on the city's record violence.
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Five Memphis Security Companies Worth Knowing in 2022
Memphis recorded 342 homicides in 2021. Picking the right security company has never mattered more. Here are five firms worth your attention, with honest assessments of each.
Armed vs. Unarmed Guards in Memphis: What the Numbers Actually Tell Us
Armed guards cost more, require more training, and carry more liability. Unarmed guards are cheaper and easier to hire. Here's how Memphis businesses are deciding which one they actually need.
Memphis Retailers Are Spending More on Loss Prevention Than Ever and It Still Isn't Enough
Retail shrinkage hit $94.5 billion nationally in 2021. Memphis retailers at Wolfchase Galleria, Oak Court Mall, and beyond are pouring money into security guards and cameras, yet losses keep climbing.
Hickory Hill, Whitehaven, Raleigh: Where Memphis Needs Security the Most
A ground-level look at security conditions in three Memphis neighborhoods where businesses are fighting crime with private guards, cameras, and sheer stubbornness.
Memphis Crime Statistics 2021 Year in Review: 342 Homicides and a City Searching for Answers
Memphis recorded 342 homicides in 2021, breaking the previous year's record. We break down every major crime category and what the numbers mean for 2022.
Tennessee Security Guard Licensing in 2022: What's Changed and What Hasn't
TDCI restructured its detection services programs in 2021. Here's what Tennessee security guard licensing looks like in 2022 and how to navigate the process.
Strickland's State of the City Bet Big on Policing. Where Does Private Security Fit?
Mayor Strickland touted SCORPION's 566 arrests and new police funding in his State of the City. But with MPD stretched thin, Memphis businesses are filling the gap themselves.
How to Pick a Security Company in Memphis Without Getting Burned
A practical buyer's guide to hiring a security company in Memphis. TDCI license checks, insurance requirements, red flags, and questions every property manager should ask.
The Security Guard Shortage Isn't Going Away and Memphis Companies Are Paying the Price
Memphis security firms face rising wages, 100%+ turnover, and brutal competition from FedEx and Amazon for the same labor pool. Here's what it means for your contracts.