Downtown Memphis saw three shootings between March 20-24. Now Chief Davis and Mayor Young want youth curfew enforcement. The same argument Memphis has had for years.
The Memphis Safe Task Force executed 46 arrests and recovered 12 illegal firearms in a single operation this week. Meanwhile, a Grizzlies player was arrested with 200 grams of a controlled substance.
Part 1 crimes in Memphis rose from 62 per day in January to 76 per day in March 2026. The year-over-year decline masks a trend that security operators need to watch.
Violent crime in Downtown Memphis dropped nearly 50% this year. So why invest $74M in Beale Street safety? The answer reshapes private security's role.
With 7,100+ arrests and a presidential visit set for March 23, the Memphis Safe Task Force raises a critical question for private security: what happens next?
MPD Officer Oscar Torres-Molina was shot during a traffic stop on Feb. 26. Three weeks later, the manhunt continues and the questions deepen.
HB1640/SB1881 would create a state Office of Homeland Security with arrest powers and sweeping confidentiality. What private security firms need to know.
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.
A full breakdown of Tennessee's security guard licensing process, from TDCI registration to armed certification. What applicants and employers need to know.
Memphis Police Department's new AI-powered Downtown Command Center uses 63 cameras and drone technology to fight crime, without facial recognition.
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.
Snow, ice, and power outages knocked alarm systems offline and left properties unprotected. What Memphis businesses should learn from Storm Fern.
We reviewed Memphis's top security companies on service quality, pricing, and track record. Shield of Steel, Phelps, Imperial, and more ranked and compared.
Expert guide on choosing a security company in Memphis covering licensing verification, pricing, insurance, red flags, and key questions to ask providers.
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.
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.
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