NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 100 bills last year that went into law January 1st. Now that we’re through the New Year festivities and reality has set […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – ARMOROUS Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair This quarterly edition of the CALSAGA Membership Spotlight is presented by our Ambassador Committee Co-Chair with the goal of introducing herself as the new author of our quarterly spotlight, aimed to focus on new CALSAGA member companies: My name is Shela Borr, and I serve […]
DON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner Picture that one employee who you can always count on. They have a positive attitude and regularly perform at the highest standards. Everyone on the team likes working with them, too. Now imagine, sitting down at […]
ENSURING SECURITY GUARD SAFETY IN POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRE ZONES Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Happy New Year from us! Here is some relevant safety information for you to consider. With the Palisades and Eaton fires consuming tens of thousands of acres in Los Angeles, the need for security has never […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY ACA COMPLIANCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member As the new year begins, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance is a top priority for security firms employing 50 or more full-time equivalent employees. With strict deadlines for filing annual tax and benefits documentation, this is the time […]
THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR OPERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DISPATCH TEAM Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member Running a Private Security Company isn’t just about being vigilant—it’s about staying ahead to provide exceptional service. The workflows of your Operation’s Team are the heartbeat of your organization, and failure to effectively plan the […]
PUT DATA TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Data has become increasingly important in business, as major companies are devoting more time and energy into tracking, finding and understanding how to make informed decisions. With data, businesses have the power to expose inefficiencies, highlight opportunities, shed light […]
THE SECURITY INDUSTRY’S NEED FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS Ryan Faith, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Even as the security industry works to improve its hiring rates, the labor market remains challenging for companies with distributed workforces. A major problem? High employee turnover. To mitigate this significant staffing issue, security companies must consider the […]
HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR COMPANY’S IDEAL CANDIDATE Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner The job market continues to be in favor of job seekers with many security companies citing frustrations over attracting qualified candidates. A common problem we hear is that security companies will receive a lot of resumes but few are qualified […]
UNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY PROVIDERS Ashlee Cervantes Thomas, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member A Security Operations Center, also known as an SOC, is a facility with a team of security professionals who track, respond, and analyze the ongoing operations of an organization. An SOC can handle […]