Fourth of July Security in Memphis: What Event Organizers Got Right and Wrong in 2019
Memphis Fourth of July 2019 brought massive crowds to downtown, Mud Island, and Shelby Farms. Here's how security teams handled the chaos.
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Q2 2019 Memphis Security Industry Recap: Construction Boom, Staffing Woes, and a Violent Summer Ahead
A quarter-end look at the Memphis private security market - what drove demand, where the industry struggled, and what Q3 has in store.
Memphis Churches Wrestling With Security After Wave of Shootings Nationwide
Houses of worship across Memphis are spending more on security. Cameras, armed guards, volunteer teams - churches are adapting, but the tension between safety and welcome is real.
Memphis Homicides Running Ahead of 2018 Pace as City Hits Midyear Mark
Through early June, Memphis homicides are outpacing last year's numbers. What the data shows, which neighborhoods are hardest hit, and how businesses are responding.
Memphis Security Companies Fighting to Keep Guards as Summer Heats Up
Guard firms across Memphis are losing workers to FedEx, Amazon, and Nike warehouses. Here's how the summer staffing crunch is hitting the private security industry.
Who's Hiring, Who's Struggling: The State of Memphis Private Security in Mid-2019
A market overview of the Memphis private security industry in 2019 - national vs local firms, guard pay rates, staffing shortages, and the FedEx wage problem.
From Key Cards to Cloud: How Technology Is Changing Security for Memphis Businesses
Memphis businesses are upgrading to cloud-based access control, video analytics, and commercial-grade cameras as security tech gets cheaper and smarter.
Parking Lot Patrols and Armed Guards: How Memphis Businesses Are Fighting Back Against Carjackings
Memphis businesses are hiring private security firms for armed parking lot patrols as carjackings rise across the city in 2019.
Behind the Fences: How 300+ Security Workers Will Keep 100,000 People Safe at Beale Street Music Festival
A behind-the-scenes look at the massive security operation for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival at Tom Lee Park this weekend.
Behind the Scenes: How Memphis Secures Its Biggest Festival Season
A look at the massive security operation behind Memphis in May, from Beale Street Music Festival crowd control to barbecue contest perimeter patrols.