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 […]
NAVIGATING THE HARD INSURANCE MARKET: STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group As insurers look to reduce risk and losses, businesses in areas that are deemed high-risk, such as those in private security, face fewer options and higher rates. Yet while higher premiums are difficult for security firms to navigate, they pale in […]
USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY Dr. Robert Coop, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Across industry events, conferences, expos and meetings, AI is the topic that everyone wants to hear more about. But the reality is that AI adoption in security isn’t uniform – some areas […]
ACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Security contractors continue to face the challenge of a shrinking, very competitive labor force, which can be combated by integrating automation into current processes and focusing on employee retention programs. TEAM Software data shows that the highest rate of turnover […]
GUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner In California’s security industry, overtime management is more than just a compliance challenge—it’s a strategic necessity to mitigate costs and promote employee satisfaction. California has strict overtime laws, especially for workers like security guards who are not […]
CUT TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS Rick Knight, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member According to many industry publications, the security guard industry faces a very high turnover rate, reportedly as high as 300%. The two main reasons […]
INSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Introducing John Koskinen Hello everyone, I’m John Koskinen, and I’m excited to introduce myself to the security and insurance world. I’m partnering with Shaun Kelly to deepen our security insurance team. I wanted to take a […]
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 […]