SECURITY INSIGHTS
Practical security advice from the field, by the team at Shield of Steel
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HOA Security Patrols: What Boards Should Demand from Their Provider
Homeowners associations across Shelby County are investing in private security patrols, but not all patrol services are equal. Here is what a board should require before signing a contract.
Night Shift Security: What Your Overnight Team Should Be Doing
Denise Rawlings details the specific activities that define effective overnight security coverage and the common gaps that leave properties vulnerable after hours.
Summer Security Staffing: Plan Before the Rush Hits
Every June, Memphis businesses scramble to add security coverage for summer events, increased foot traffic, and longer operating hours. The companies that plan ahead get better officers and better rates.
Guard Turnover: The Hidden Cost Killing Your Security Program
James Whitfield breaks down the true cost of high guard turnover, why it's so persistent in the industry, and what your business loses when officers constantly rotate.
Church and Worship Security: Finding the Right Balance
A house of worship should feel welcoming, not like a fortress. Finding the right security posture means protecting your congregation without turning Sunday morning into a security checkpoint.
How Security Cameras and Guards Work Together
Sarah Mitchell explains the relationship between technology and personnel in modern security operations and why integration beats substitution every time.
Memphis Medical District Security Challenges: What Providers Get Wrong
The Memphis Medical District is one of the most complex security environments in the city. Hospitals, research facilities, and clinics each present distinct challenges that generic security coverage simply cannot address.
How Incident Reporting Software Replaced Paper Logs
Marcus Cole explains how digital incident reporting transformed security operations, what modern reporting should look like, and why your security provider's reporting system matters.
Why Your Warehouse Security Plan Needs Updating for 2024
Cargo theft is rising across the Mid-South logistics corridor, and the tactics have gotten more sophisticated. If your warehouse security plan has not changed in two years, it is already behind.
Memphis in May: Event Security Lessons
Ray Thompson reflects on what the Memphis in May festival season teaches us about large-event security planning and what venues should apply to their own operations.
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