Inside the SCORPION Unit: How Memphis Police Are Betting Big on Saturation Patrols
MPD's SCORPION unit has made hundreds of arrests in its first year. Critics say the aggressive tactics come with a cost.
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Memphis Carjackings Are Up 40% This Year. Here's Where They're Happening
Carjackings across Memphis have surged in 2022, with Hickory Hill and Parkway Village bearing the worst. A look at the data and what's driving it.
The Security Guard Shortage Is Hitting Memphis Hard. Here's Why Companies Can't Hire Fast Enough
Memphis security firms are struggling to fill open positions as demand outpaces supply. What's driving the shortage and who's adapting.
After Uvalde: Memphis-Shelby County Schools Plans $5.5 Million Security Overhaul
In the wake of the Uvalde tragedy, MSCS administrators push for $5.5M in security upgrades. Here's what the plan includes.
Memphis Homicides Up 15% at Midyear: What the First-Half Numbers Tell Us
Memphis homicide numbers through June 2022 show a troubling summer ahead. We break down the data by precinct and what it means for security.
Memphis Mid-Year 2022 Crime Analysis: The Numbers Behind the Headlines
A data-driven look at Memphis crime trends through June 2022. Homicides down slightly, but auto theft and property crime tell a different story.
MPD's Staffing Crisis Is Reshaping Memphis Private Security
Memphis Police Department staffing shortfalls are driving businesses toward private security firms as response times stretch and officer counts drop.
Parking Lot Security for Memphis Commercial Properties: What Actually Works
A field guide to parking lot security for Memphis businesses dealing with rising auto theft and catalytic converter crime in 2022.
Why Memphis Security Companies Can't Find Guards, and What Inflation Has to Do With It
With CPI at 8.6% and warehouse jobs paying $15-20/hr, Memphis security firms face a hiring crisis that's reshaping the guard industry.
Summer Is Coming: What Memphis Crime Patterns Mean for Security Planning in 2022
Memphis historically sees violent crime spike June through August. After 346 homicides in 2021, here's what businesses need to do before summer hits.