Derek spent nine years in law enforcement in Shelby County before moving into security consulting. He brings firsthand knowledge of Memphis crime patterns, neighborhood dynamics, and the local security provider ecosystem. He has written for TN Security Review since 2018.

Articles by Derek (6)

Memphis Passes 200 Homicides Before September, Security Demand Surges

July 20, 2021 ·Crime & Safety

2020 Year in Review: The Pandemic That Reshaped Tennessee's Security Industry

November 10, 2020 ·Market Analysis

Memphis Midyear Crime Numbers Are Ugly. Here's What Security Companies Are Doing About It.

July 16, 2019 ·Crime & Safety

Memphis Crime in 2018: A Year-End Review of What Worked and What Didn't

November 6, 2018 ·Crime & Safety

Retail Theft in Memphis: How Stores Are Fighting Back Against Shrinkage in 2018

July 17, 2018 ·Industry News

MLK 50th Anniversary in Memphis: How Private Security Handled the Massive Commemoration

March 27, 2018 ·Industry News