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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – CALIFORNIA SECURITY FIRMS CAN’T AFFORD TO TREAT BREAK COMPLIANCE AS A SIDE ISSUE

Compliance, The Californian
California Security Firms Can’t Afford to Treat Break Compliance as a Side Issue Gurmit Dhaliwal, Celayix, CALSAGA Associate Member For many California security companies, break compliance does not fail because leaders do not care about…
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April 28, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – BEYOND SAFETY: DESIGNING FOR EFFICIENCY IN MODERN SECURITY OPERATIONS

Technology, The Californian
Beyond Safety: Designing for Efficiency in Modern Security Operations Johann Hauswald, PlixAI, CALSAGA Network Partner For years, innovation in private security has focused on one priority: frontline safety. That focus isn’t going away,…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Member Spotlight - Manzanita Security Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature Manzanita Security in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. Following last quarter’s recognition…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – 2026 SECURITY INDUSTRY LABOR TRENDS: WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW

Recruitment and Retention, Technology, The Californian
2026 Security Industry Labor Trends: What Leaders Need to Know Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner For security leaders, the labor landscape is always shifting. But understanding these shifts goes beyond merely…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – THE PHYSICAL SECURITY INDUSTRY IN 2026: THREE SHIFTS EVERY PROVIDER NEEDS TO KNOW

Compliance, Technology, The Californian
The Physical Security Industry in 2026: Three Shifts Every Provider Needs to Know Carissa Gappa, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partners The physical security industry in 2026 stands at a critical juncture. Compliance mandates,…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – LEAD, LISTEN TO, AND LOVE YOUR PEOPLE: WHY VALUING EMPLOYEES MATTERS IN SECURITY

Human Resources, The Californian
Lead, Listen To, and Love Your People: Why Valuing Employees Matters in Security Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner When I first started working in the security industry, the idea of valuing your people was almost…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – UNLOCKING HIDDEN PROFIT: WHY SECURITY GUARD COMPANIES SHOULD LEVERAGE THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC)

Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, The Californian
Unlocking Hidden Profit: Why Security Guard Companies Should Leverage the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Marcel Abandonato, MJA & Associates, CALSAGA Associate Member In today’s security industry, margins are tighter, labor costs…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW THE POLICE CREDIT UNION CAN HELP FAMILIES BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY

Best Business Practices, The Californian
How The Police Credit Union Can Help Families Build Financial Stability The Police Credit Union, CALSAGA Network Partner Life in private security brings both honor and unpredictability. Between changing shifts, variable overtime, and the…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW SECURITY CONTRACTORS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES CONTRACTUALLY

Insurance, The Californian
How Security Contractors Can Protect Themselves Contractually Shaun Kelly, The Liberty Company, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Insurance matters, but contracts often decide who carries the first and heaviest burden when a claim arises. Too many…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – GUARDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS? WHY CONTRACTUAL CLARITY IS A MUST-HAVE

Insurance, The Californian
Guarding Retail Establishments? Why Contractual Clarity Is a Must-Have Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, CALSAGA Associate Member A smash-and-grab robbery in January at an Anaheim Hills jewelry store followed an all-too-familiar pattern.…
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April 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – SOC Spotlight: Scaling Security Operations the Right Way

Miscellaneous, The Californian
SOC SPOTLIGHT: SCALING SECURITY OPERATIONS THE RIGHT WAY Ashlee Cervantes-Thomas, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member As organizations grow, so do the demands placed on their security operations. What starts as a manageable…
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April 27, 2026
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We Need Your Help to Defeat SB 1203

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Recently we told you about job killer bill SB 1203 and the opposition letter that CALSAGA sent to the author. The association’s objections to the bill are not necessarily about the increased training requirements but rather how the training…
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April 21, 2026
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Legislative Alert – Job Killer Bill Introduced

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Job Killer Bill Introduced - SB 1203 Last week Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced SB1203. While SB 1203 is framed as a public safety measure, the bill imposes substantial new regulatory burdens that risk harming both security providers…
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April 6, 2026
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Twenty Years Later: Honoring a Lifesaving Security Officer

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Twenty Years Later: Honoring a Lifesaving Security Officer Twenty years ago, during a packed San Diego Chargers game at Qualcomm Stadium, security supervisor Gary Mihalko found himself in the right place at the right time—an instant that…
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March 18, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – LEGISTLATIVE CORNER

Best Business Practices, BSIS, Compliance, Human Resources
Legislative Corner - How Does SB513 Affect the Private Security Industry? Effective January 1, 2026, SB 513 requires that training documentation contain specific information: Employee’s name, Trainer’s name, Training dates, …
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January 28, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – WHY POST ORDERS MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK

Technology, Uncategorized
Why Post Orders Matter More Than You Think Courtney Sparkman, OfficerApps, CALSAGA Associate Member Most security problems do not begin with bad intentions. They begin with unclear direction from managers and supervisors. In the security…
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January 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – IMPROVE SHIFT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS WITH A UNIFIED APPROACH

Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, Technology, Uncategorized
Improve Shift Management Operations with a Unified Approach Gurmit Dhaliwal, Celayix, CALSAGA Associate Member Security operations are becoming more complex, but the systems used to manage them haven’t kept pace. Hiring, shift scheduling,…
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January 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
Member Spotlight - Black Knight Patrol Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is honored to feature Black Knight Patrol (BKP) in this quarter’s spotlight, especially as the company celebrates…
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January 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – GUARD TOUR BEST PRACTICES FOR CROWDED VENUES (STADIUMS, MALLS, EVENTS)

Technology
Guard Tour Best Practices for Crowded Venues (Stadiums, Malls, Events) Jordan Wallach, Belfry, CALSAGA Network Partner Managing security in a crowded venue, whether it’s a stadium on game day, a mall during holiday promotions, or a large…
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January 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – WOTC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WHAT PENDING CHANGES COULD MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS IN 2026

Legislative Update, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
WOTC Legislative Update: What Pending Changes Could Mean for Employers in 2026 Marcel Abandonato, MJA & Associates, CALSAGA Associate Member As Congress continues discussions around federal workforce and tax policy, the Work Opportunity…
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January 27, 2026
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