Memphis Security Companies Can't Find Guards. The Staffing Crisis Is Getting Worse.
Security guard wages can't compete with Amazon and fast food in Memphis. The Great Resignation is hitting the private security industry hard in summer 2021.
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Armed Carjackings Are Surging Across Memphis This Summer. Here's How Businesses Are Responding.
Memphis carjackings have spiked in summer 2021 with armed teens targeting gas stations and parking lots. Local businesses are turning to private security for protection.
New Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis Takes the Helm: What Private Security Companies Should Know
CJ Davis was sworn in as Memphis's first female police chief on June 14, 2021. Here's what the leadership change at MPD means for the private security industry.
To Mandate or Not to Mandate: How Memphis Security Companies Are Handling Vaccines
With vaccination rates climbing and clients asking questions, Memphis security companies face a thorny decision on vaccine mandates for their guards. Here's how local firms are navigating it.
Carjackings in Memphis Are Up 40% This Year. The Police Can't Keep Up
Memphis carjackings have surged roughly 40% in the first half of 2021 compared to last year. Where it's happening, who's affected, and what businesses are doing about it.
Memphis Retailers Are Fully Open Again. Their Security Needs Have Completely Changed
As Memphis retail stores return to full capacity, security requirements have shifted dramatically. New threats, new protocols, and new budget pressures are reshaping the industry.
Summer Is Coming and Memphis Crime Spikes With the Heat. Here's How to Prepare Your Properties
Crime in Memphis historically rises 15-20% during summer months. A practical guide for commercial property managers preparing their security plans for June through August.
One Month After the G4S Deal Closed: How Allied Universal's Mega-Merger Is Hitting Tennessee
A month after Allied Universal absorbed G4S, Tennessee security companies are feeling the ripple effects. Pricing, staffing, and contract shifts are already underway.
Memphis Is on Pace for Another Record Year of Homicides. The Numbers Through Q1 Tell the Story
Memphis recorded roughly 80 homicides in Q1 2021, putting the city on pace to exceed 2020's record 332. Here's what the data shows and why private security demand is surging.
How to Get Your Tennessee Security Guard License in 2021: Everything You Need to Know
A complete walkthrough of Tennessee's security guard licensing process for 2021, from unarmed registration to armed certification. Costs, training, and timelines.