Memphis Homicide Record 2021: What the Security Industry Needs to Know
Memphis has broken its all-time homicide record in 2021 with over 240 killings by early October. Here is what security professionals should understand.
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Memphis Security Companies Can't Find Guards. Fall 2021 Will Make It Worse.
Amazon and FedEx holiday hiring is about to drain Memphis's already thin security guard labor pool. Here's what the staffing crisis means for your coverage.
Memphis Crime at Mid-Year 2021: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Memphis homicide and violent crime data through September 2021, with neighborhood breakdowns and what it means for private security demand.
How to Negotiate a Security Contract in Memphis Right Now (Fall 2021 Guide)
Memphis security guard rates, contract terms, and negotiation tips for property managers and business owners navigating the 2021 seller's market.
100,000 Students Are Back in Memphis Classrooms. Schools Haven't Had This Many Kids Since 2020
Shelby County Schools returns to full in-person learning for 2021-2022. Security teams face new challenges after 18 months of COVID disruptions.
Organized Retail Theft Is Costing Memphis Retailers Millions. Here's How They're Fighting Back
Memphis malls and big-box stores face rising organized retail theft in 2021. How local retailers and security firms are responding to the surge.
Tennessee Armed Guard Training Requirements: What Changed in 2021 and Why Memphis Can't Keep Up
Complete guide to Tennessee's armed security guard licensing through TDCI, including training hours, background checks, fees, and the Memphis training bottleneck.
Memphis Apartment Complexes Are Hiring Security Guards at a Record Pace. Here's What Property Managers Need to Know
Shootings at Memphis apartment complexes push property managers toward private security. A breakdown of costs, contracts, and what actually works for multi-family housing.
Delta Variant Forces Memphis Security Guards Back Into the Mask Enforcement Business
As COVID's delta variant surges across Tennessee, Memphis security officers face temperature checks, mask confrontations, and contracts that never covered health screening.
Memphis Summer Crime Spike Has Private Security Phones Ringing Off the Hook
Memphis homicides pass 150 by late July 2021 as private security companies report a surge in calls from businesses, churches, and apartment complexes across the city.