Simplifying The Officer Body Camera Experience: Buying Considerations Jojo Tran, Telepath Corporation, CALSAGA Associate Member Picture this: a typical uniformed security officer carries radio, remote speaker microphone, baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, gloves, at least one smartphone and a personal device, while wearing ballistic body armor under their uniform. That’s a lot of gear to carry […]
Good News for California Employers – PAGA Reform Is Here! Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, LLP, CALSAGA Legal Advisor California employers can breathe a sigh of relief (for once)! On June 27, 2024, California Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2288 and Senate Bill (SB) 92, significantly reforming the 20-year old Private Attorneys […]
Is Your Security Guard Company Leaving Dollars On The Table? (And The 2 Reasons Why You Can’t Keep Quality Guards At Your Company) Ken DuBose, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member Many articles in Security Guard Trade Magazines, including the Californian report that the turnover rate of security guards at companies is unbelievably high. In […]
Navigating California’s Updated Sick Time Policy with Ease Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member Managing paid sick leave in the security industry can be complex. Staying up-to-date on state laws is critical to maintain smooth operations for your California security business. As of January 1, 2024, California law mandates that employers provide at least […]
CALSAGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is delighted to feature MPS Security in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. MPS Security offers an extensive range of services, including close protection, personal and residential security, event security, industrial and commercial property security, access control, foot and vehicle patrols, alarm response, loss […]
How a 24/7 Dispatch Service Revolutionized My Role as a High-Level Manager in the Security Industry Jacqueline King, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Member As a high-level manager in a security company that operates around the clock, my phone never seemed to stop ringing. From early morning until late at night, our 24/7 line was […]
Applying Employee Incentive Programs in the Security Industry Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Although United States employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, reported the Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2024. These facts coupled with the low labor force participation rate shows that the […]
Private Equity Investments in the Security Industry Joe Yacano, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Private equity firms that specialize in buying and managing companies before selling them for a profit have shown increased interest in the security industry due to the resilience security guard companies have shown during recent economic downturns, their recurring […]
Cal/OSHA’s New Indoor Heat Regulations Was Approved 7-23-24 and Went Into Effect Immediately Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool. Change is inevitable! Cal/OSHA’s new regulations, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” [Title 8, Section 3396] was approved 7-23-24 and went into effect immediately to […]
Security Guard Breaks: Legal Requirements & How to Mitigate Compliance Challenges Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik Companies are facing a surge in lawsuits for failing to correctly compensate employees for their break times. Recent years have seen a noticeable uptick in these legal challenges, with hundreds of lawsuits being filed […]