How COVID Pushed Memphis Security Companies Into a Technology Arms Race
Thermal cameras, touchless access, cloud video, body cams. Memphis security firms are adopting tech faster than ever, but smaller companies risk falling behind.
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Memphis Auto Theft and Carjacking Numbers Are Ugly. Here's What Property Managers Should Do.
Carjackings and vehicle thefts surged across Memphis in 2020, hitting areas like Cordova and Germantown that rarely saw this kind of crime. What it means for security.
Securing Memphis Vaccine Sites: What Security Firms Need to Know Before Bidding
Memphis COVID vaccine distribution sites at the Pipkin Building and beyond need trained security. Here's a practical guide for firms chasing these contracts.
Memphis Crime Statistics 2020 Year in Review: A Record Nobody Wanted
Memphis recorded 332 homicides in 2020, shattering the previous record. Our annual breakdown of every major crime category and what it means for 2021.
Ice, Power Outages, and Broken Pipes: How Memphis Security Firms Weathered the February Storm
The February 2021 winter storm knocked out power, froze roads, and left commercial properties across Memphis vulnerable. Here's how the security industry responded.
Tennessee Armed Guard Licensing in 2021: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to know about getting your Tennessee armed security guard license in 2021, from TDCI registration to firearms qualification and renewal.
MPD Staffing Crisis Pushes Memphis Business Owners Toward Private Security
Memphis Police Department operates with fewer than 2,000 officers against 2,400 authorized positions. Property managers and businesses are hiring private security to fill the gap.
Everybody Needs Guards: Inside Memphis's Security Hiring Boom and the Struggle to Fill Posts
Memphis security companies are hiring like never before in 2021. Wages are rising, TDCI applications are at record levels, and qualified candidates are hard to find.
290 Murders: What Drove Memphis's Record 2020 Crime Numbers and What Security Professionals Should Learn
Memphis recorded 290 murders and 332 total homicides in 2020. We break down what went wrong, which neighborhoods suffered most, and what it means for security.
After the Capitol Riot: What January 6 Means for Security in Memphis and Tennessee
The Capitol breach on January 6 has triggered a security surge at federal buildings and state capitols. Here's how Memphis is responding.