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CALSAGA Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Opposing SB 1203, Warning the Bill’s $2 Billion Cost Poses Threat to Public Safety

Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) today launched a six-figure advertising campaign opposing SB 1203, warning that the bill's $2 billion cost will make security…
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August 4, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – BSIS ISN’T THE ONLY REGULATORY CHIEF IN TOWN: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL CITY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER PPOS

Legal
BSIS Isn’t The Only Regulatory Chief in Town: Understanding Local City Permit Requirements and Regulatory Authority Over PPOs Wendy Pham, Esq., Bradley + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor Private Patrol Operators (PPOs) know that operating…
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August 1, 2026
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2026 Annual Awards

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Valor Award, Life Saving Award, 2026 Security Officer of the Year Award and 2026 Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award  Valor Award The CALSAGA Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary judgment and performance…
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July 30, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight - Apex Security Training Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair   The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature APEX Security Training in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. While many of…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – OVERCOMING OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCIES IN SECURITY ACQUISITIONS

Technology
Overcoming Operational Inefficiencies in Security Acquisitions David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Imagine you have just acquired a mid-sized security firm. On paper, the numbers look solid. But as you integrate…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – THE HIDDEN COST OF BUDDY PUNCHING IN SECURITY — AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

Technology
The Hidden Cost of Buddy Punching in Security — and What to Do About It Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner In the security industry, labor is your largest cost and your most critical asset. You're billing…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – TRUST, BUT VERIFY: STAYING SAFE FROM SCAMS WHILE STAYING CONNECTED

Best Business Practices
Trust, But Verify: Staying Safe from Scams While Staying Connected The Police Credit Union, CALSAGA Network Partner Recent reports of fraud attempts targeting financial institution members serve as an important reminder that scammers are…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – THE HIDDEN COST OF DISCONNECTED WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT IN SECURITY OPERATIONS

Compliance, Uncategorized
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Workforce Management in Security Operations Gurmit Dhaliwal, Celayix, CALSAGA Associate Member For many California security companies, workforce management is still viewed primarily as a scheduling function.…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, HIGHER STAKES: INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR SECURITY FIRMS

Insurance
High-Profile Events, Higher Stakes: Insurance Considerations for Security Firms Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, CALSAGA Associate Member California is a well-known hub for some of the world's largest, most star-studded events, from sporting…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – SECURITY OFFICERS CAN’T WAIT, ONBOARDING SHOULDN’T EITHER

Human Resources
Security Officers Can’t Wait, Onboarding Shouldn’t Either Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner I was leading a webinar recently. (Were you there?) During the session, I found myself thinking about something that’s…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – HOW SECURITY FIRMS CAN REDUCE COMMERCIAL AUTO PREMIUMS

Insurance, Uncategorized
How Security Firms Can Reduce Commercial Auto Premiums Shaun Kelly, The Liberty Company, CALSAGA Preferred Broker For many security contractors, commercial auto insurance has become one of the most frustrating line items in the budget. Even…
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July 16, 2026
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Action Needed to Defeat SB 1203

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Action Needed to Defeat SB 1203 Thank you to those who joined us for the Urgent Member Call today. View the recording of the call on CALSAGA’s YouTube page. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THE EFFORT AGAINST THIS JOB KILLER BILL. Here’s how you…
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July 9, 2026
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CalMatters Discusses Broader Implications of Wage Policy Changes

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CalMatters Discusses Broader Implications of Wage Policy Changes To help members stay informed on the broader discussion surrounding SB 1203, we're sharing this recent commentary from CalMatters by Dan Walters. The article examines how industry-specific…
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June 29, 2026
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SB 1203 Update + Helpful Resources

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SB 1203 Update + Helpful Resources While SB 1203 technically passed the Assembly Business & Professions Committee last week there is an opportunity for amendments. There’s still an opportunity to shape SB 1203. During the June 16th hearing,…
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June 23, 2026
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CALSAGA Voices Opposition to SB 1203 Before Assembly Business & Professions Committee

article, Uncategorized
While SB 1203 technically passed the Assembly Business & Professions Committee this week there is an opportunity for amendments. During the June 16th hearing, CALSAGA President David Chandler testified voicing the concerns of California's…
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June 18, 2026
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The Latest on SB 1203 and What to Do

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Thank you to all of the members who joined us for the urgent member call on Tuesday.  If you missed it, watch the replay on CALSAGA’s YouTube channel . What can you do?? Reach out to your assemblymember. How to Find Your Assemblymember …
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June 15, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – THE FOUNDATION GAP IN PRIVATE SECURITY TRAINING

The Californian, Training
The Foundation Gap in Private Security Training J.D. Nannery, Apex Security Training, CALSAGA Member  Security Training Must Start with a Good Foundation Across much of the private security industry, training is delivered in reverse.…
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May 2, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – AI ISN’T YOUR ATTORNEY COURT RULES THAT AI-GENERATED DOCUMENTS & QUERIES ARE NOT PROTECTED BY PRIVILEGE

Legal, Technology, The Californian
AI Isn’t Your Attorney Court Rules That AI-Generated Documents & Queries Are NOT Protected by Privilege Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor Across the country, AI is becoming an increasingly popular…
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April 30, 2026
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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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