Tech vs. Service: How Memphis Security Companies Are Competing in Late 2024
Memphis security firms split between high-tech platforms and personal service. We compare Allied Universal, Securitas, Phelps, Shield of Steel, and more.
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Black Friday in Memphis: Security Surges as Shoppers Pack Malls After Wolfchase Shooting
Memphis Black Friday 2024 saw heavy security at Wolfchase Galleria and other shopping centers after a deadly November shooting. Here's what happened.
TDCI Licensing Renewals: What Security Companies Need to Know Before Year-End
Tennessee security guard and company licensing renewals are due soon. Here's what TDCI requires, common mistakes to avoid, and how to stay compliant.
Retail Shrink Hit $112 Billion Last Year. Memphis Malls Are Spending Big on Holiday Security.
Memphis retailers ramp up security staffing and loss prevention tech at Wolfchase Galleria, Oak Court Mall, and other shopping centers for the 2024 holiday season.
Memphis Businesses Braced for Post-Election Chaos. It Never Came.
How Memphis commercial districts prepared for potential unrest after the 2024 presidential election and what actually happened on the ground.
Inside the Security Buildup at Memphis Polling Places Ahead of November 5
Shelby County deploys sheriff's deputies, private security, and new protocols at polling locations for the 2024 presidential election.
How to Tell If Your Security Company's Tech Claims Are Real
Memphis business owners guide to evaluating GPS tracking, AI monitoring, and real-time reporting claims from security companies. What's real vs. hype.
AI Cameras Are Watching Memphis Shoppers. Most Don't Know It.
AI-powered surveillance cameras are becoming standard in Memphis retail stores, from Wolfchase Galleria to Germantown boutiques. Here's what they track.
Memphis Crime Numbers Keep Falling Through Q3 2024
Memphis Part 1 crime data for Q3 2024 shows continued declines from the 2021-2022 peaks, with homicides and auto thefts dropping sharply across precincts.
Tennessee Security Guard Licensing in 2024: What TDCI's Mid-Year Numbers Tell Us
TDCI processes 4,200+ guard registrations yearly, but armed guard shortages persist. A look at training requirements, the pipeline problem, and expected rule changes.