Summer Crime Season Starts Early in Memphis: What the First Quarter Numbers Tell Us
Memphis Q1 2023 crime data shows violent crime tracking above 2022 levels, with car thefts and homicides surging ahead of summer.
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Five Memphis Security Companies Hiring Right Now and What They're Paying
Five Memphis security firms are actively hiring armed and unarmed guards this spring. Here's what each pays, what they offer, and the trade-offs.
What a Federal Investigation of MPD Could Mean for Memphis This Summer
Calls for a DOJ investigation of Memphis police are growing louder. Here's what that could look like and why summer 2023 is a critical test.
How Memphis Property Managers Are Filling the Gap MPD Left Behind
Memphis property managers are hiring private security as MPD response times stretch past 45 minutes. Here's how to pick the right firm.
Beale Street Music Festival Returns to Tom Lee Park With Its Biggest Security Operation in Years
BSMF returns to a renovated Tom Lee Park May 5-7 with metal detectors, 150+ security staff, and a completely new safety plan for 80,000 attendees.
Security Guard Pay in Memphis Jumps 20 Percent as Companies Battle for Workers
Security guard wages in Memphis hit $15-17/hr as firms compete with Amazon and FedEx for workers. The labor squeeze explained.
Memphis Has a Car Theft Problem That Won't Quit. Parking Lot Security Teams Are Adapting.
Car thefts in Memphis surged 130% with Kia and Hyundai models targeted. How parking lot security teams are fighting back.
Tennessee's New Security Guard Training Rules Are Three Months Old. Here's What's Changed.
TDCI's enhanced security guard training requirements took effect Jan 1. Three months in, companies are scrambling to comply.
Three Months After SCORPION: MPD's Staffing Crisis Is Pushing Memphis Businesses Toward Private Security
MPD's officer shortage deepens post-SCORPION as Memphis businesses turn to private security firms. What the staffing crisis means for you.
Memphis Communities Are Rewriting the Safety Playbook After SCORPION
From Cooper-Young to Frayser, Memphis neighborhoods are hiring private patrols and building safety coalitions. A look at what's emerging.