Memphis Crime Statistics 2025: 184 Murders, a 26% Drop, and the Questions That Remain
Our annual review of Memphis crime data. Murders fell to 184 in 2025, the lowest since 2019. What drove the decline and what it means for 2026.
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Tennessee Security Guard Licensing: What the State Actually Requires in 2026
A full breakdown of Tennessee's security guard licensing process, from TDCI registration to armed certification. What applicants and employers need to know.
Inside Memphis PD's Downtown Command Center: AI Surveillance Goes From Theory to Practice
Memphis Police Department's new AI-powered Downtown Command Center uses 63 cameras and drone technology to fight crime, without facial recognition.
Memphis Crime Dropped 70% During the Snowstorm. Here's What That Actually Means
WREG reported a 70% crime plunge during Storm Fern. But the real story is the 48% January drop, and whether Memphis can sustain it after the snow melts.
How Winter Storm Fern Exposed Memphis Security Vulnerabilities
Snow, ice, and power outages knocked alarm systems offline and left properties unprotected. What Memphis businesses should learn from Storm Fern.
Top Security Companies in Memphis: An Honest Guide for 2026
We reviewed Memphis's top security companies on service quality, pricing, and track record. Shield of Steel, Phelps, Imperial, and more ranked and compared.
How to Choose a Security Company in Memphis: Expert Guide
Expert guide on choosing a security company in Memphis covering licensing verification, pricing, insurance, red flags, and key questions to ask providers.
What the Memphis Safe Task Force Means for Private Security Companies
Nearly 400 National Guard troops now patrol Memphis streets. Here's how the federal crackdown is reshaping demand for private security firms across the city.
Memphis Security Industry 2026: What's Coming After a Year Nobody Expected
Our New Year's outlook for Memphis's security industry. Crime fell 28% in 2025, the National Guard is on the streets, and 2026 brings new questions.
Memphis Security Industry 2025 Year in Review: Crime Drops, Federal Troops, and an Industry in Transition
The Memphis security industry's biggest year in a decade: historic crime reduction, the Safe Task Force, hiring shortages, and tech adoption reshaped the market.