Memphis Q3 2022 Crime Data: Homicides Dip While Carjackings and Property Crime Refuse to Budge
A data-driven breakdown of Memphis crime in Q3 2022. Homicides dropped 13% from 2021, but carjackings surged and property crime stayed flat.
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Memphis Businesses Are Tearing Up Old Security Contracts After the Most Violent Summer in Years
Memphis business owners are upgrading security contracts this fall, with private security firms reporting 20-30% more inquiries after a brutal summer.
After Fletcher: Memphis Residents Flood Self-Defense Classes and Buy Safety Gear in Record Numbers
Personal safety product sales and self-defense class enrollment surged across Memphis following the Eliza Fletcher case. A market analysis of the trend.
Residential Security Demand Is Surging Across Memphis. Here's Who's Hiring and Why
From East Memphis to Cordova, homeowners and HOAs are scrambling for private security patrols. The Fletcher case accelerated a trend already underway.
GPS Trackers, Safety Alarms, and Buddy Apps: What Actually Works for Memphis Joggers
After the Eliza Fletcher case, personal safety devices are flying off shelves. We tested the options Memphis runners should know about.
Eliza Fletcher's Murder Forces Memphis to Confront a Hard Truth About Public Safety
The kidnapping and killing of Eliza Fletcher while jogging near the University of Memphis has shaken the city. What it means for security.
How Memphis Retailers Are Fighting Back Against Organized Theft Rings
Organized retail crime is costing Memphis stores millions. Here's how local retailers and security firms are responding.
Memphis Summer Crime Check: Where the Numbers Stand Heading Into Fall
A midpoint look at Memphis crime data through August 2022 shows mixed signals on violence, property crime, and auto theft.
Tennessee Armed Guard Licensing in 2022: Requirements, Costs, and What's New
Everything you need to know about getting your Tennessee armed security guard license in 2022, from training hours to TDCI fees.
Back-to-School Security in Shelby County: What Parents Need to Know for 2022
With Shelby County schools reopening in August, here's what parents should know about new security measures, threats, and keeping kids safe.