CALSAGA Blog
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – BEYOND SAFETY: DESIGNING FOR EFFICIENCY IN MODERN SECURITY OPERATIONS
Technology, The CalifornianBeyond 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,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
UncategorizedMember 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – 2026 SECURITY INDUSTRY LABOR TRENDS: WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW
Recruitment and Retention, Technology, The Californian2026 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – THE PHYSICAL SECURITY INDUSTRY IN 2026: THREE SHIFTS EVERY PROVIDER NEEDS TO KNOW
Compliance, Technology, The CalifornianThe 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,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – LEAD, LISTEN TO, AND LOVE YOUR PEOPLE: WHY VALUING EMPLOYEES MATTERS IN SECURITY
Human Resources, The CalifornianLead, 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – UNLOCKING HIDDEN PROFIT: WHY SECURITY GUARD COMPANIES SHOULD LEVERAGE THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC)
Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, The CalifornianUnlocking 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW THE POLICE CREDIT UNION CAN HELP FAMILIES BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY
Best Business Practices, The CalifornianHow 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW SECURITY CONTRACTORS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES CONTRACTUALLY
Insurance, The CalifornianHow 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – GUARDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS? WHY CONTRACTUAL CLARITY IS A MUST-HAVE
Insurance, The CalifornianGuarding 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.…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – SOC Spotlight: Scaling Security Operations the Right Way
Miscellaneous, The CalifornianSOC 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…
We Need Your Help to Defeat SB 1203
UncategorizedRecently 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…
Legislative Alert – Job Killer Bill Introduced
UncategorizedJob 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…
Twenty Years Later: Honoring a Lifesaving Security Officer
UncategorizedTwenty 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – LEGISTLATIVE CORNER
Best Business Practices, BSIS, Compliance, Human ResourcesLegislative 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,
…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – WHY POST ORDERS MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK
Technology, UncategorizedWhy 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – IMPROVE SHIFT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS WITH A UNIFIED APPROACH
Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, Technology, UncategorizedImprove 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,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight, UncategorizedMember 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – GUARD TOUR BEST PRACTICES FOR CROWDED VENUES (STADIUMS, MALLS, EVENTS)
TechnologyGuard 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – WOTC LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: WHAT PENDING CHANGES COULD MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS IN 2026
Legislative Update, Miscellaneous, UncategorizedWOTC 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…
