2025 Annual Conference Recap What an incredible event! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Agua Caliente Resort and Casino for this year’s CALSAGA Annual Conference. Over three action-packed days, private security leaders, training professionals, and industry partners came together to learn and connect across California’s security industry. Check out photos from the Annual […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – AEGS Eagle Guard Services, Inc. Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature AEGS Eagle Guard Services, Inc. in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. With a mission to provide unparalleled security solutions that not only protect clients but also bring them peace of mind, AEGS exemplifies professionalism, […]
THE ROI OF SMARTER SECURITY: HOW AI BODY CAMERAS ARE TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY Johann Hauswald, Plix AI, CALSAGA Network Partner In today’s fast-paced private security landscape, efficiency, accountability, and client confidence aren’t just competitive advantages – they define operational success. As security teams balance rising demands with limited resources, emerging technologies like AI-powered body worn […]
PREPPING THE PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR FOR CALIFORNIA’S INCREASING DEMAND Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, Associate Member California is now at the center of the nation’s violent crime crisis. February’s Woodland Hills party shooting, and June’s anti-ICE protests have made the threat immediate. By October 12, 2025, California reported 19 mass shootings, causing 11 deaths and 85 […]
BE PREPARED FOR HIGHER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Great seeing everyone at the CALSAGA conference! I shared some of this information during the conference and thought it would be good to revisit and assist you in mitigating the potential increase in Workers’ Compensation rates that will be […]
THREE PRIORITIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY OPERATIONS Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner If you lead an enterprise-level security guarding company, the conversations at trade shows this fall likely confirmed what you’re already experiencing. After engaging with industry peers and innovators, a clear consensus emerged: the security landscape is being […]
TOP 3 ACTIONS SECURITY LEADERS SHOULD TAKE TO CLOSE OUT THE YEAR STRONG: WHY THE END OF THE YEAR MATTERS Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner Many leaders coast into the year-end, thinking about holiday schedules and payroll deadlines. But strong leaders use this time strategically to motivate their teams, solidify culture, and […]
NAVIGATING THE OVERTIME TAX CHANGES OF 2025: WHAT SECURITY PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KNOW Nina De Forge, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Important Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice or a political opinion. Consult with internal and/or external counsel, as well as a qualified tax […]
THE KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER Helena Sparkes, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member To the untrained eye, a dispatcher may seem like someone who just answers phones. But in the world of private security, a dispatcher can be the difference between chaos and control, between a situation escalating or being […]
IMPROVE YOUR HIRING PROCESS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE INDICATORS OF MISALIGNMENT Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner It’s so subtle that many leaders often miss it, and missing it can lead to hiring an applicant who isn’t the right fit for your organization without even realizing it until much later. But, if you pay […]