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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – CYBER INSURANCE

CYBER INSURANCE Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well, and I know all of you are working hard. Recently, we are receiving more requests for Cyber Insurance coverage than we have in the past. In most cases the requests are a result of a contract requirement, growing concern for […]

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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER SECURITY DEPARTMENT Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is honored to feature the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) Security Department in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. With a steadfast mission to safeguard the lives and property of patients, visitors, and associates, PVHMC’s Security […]

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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MANAGING EMPLOYEE TIME OFF: INSIGHTS FROM NEW WORKFORCE RESEARCH

MANAGING EMPLOYEE TIME OFF: INSIGHTS FROM NEW WORKFORCE RESEARCH Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Many security companies are spending a huge portion of time tracking employee time off requests. It’s a necessary function for your teams…but one that often adds up in terms of administrative burden. If time off management processes […]

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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: WHY CONTRACT-LEVEL COSTING CHANGES EVERYTHING

BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: WHY CONTRACT-LEVEL COSTING CHANGES EVERYTHING Gail Tutt, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Running a security company means managing dozens of moving parts—schedules, equipment costs, insurance premiums and client demands. There’s so much to stay busy with, so it may seem like tracking overall profitability is good enough. Revenue minus […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – DATA-DRIVEN SECRETS TO RUNNING A PROFITABLE SECURITY FIRM

DATA-DRIVEN SECRETS TO RUNNING A PROFITABLE SECURITY FIRM Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member Growing a security firm today means balancing strong financial practices, effective team management, and reliable operations. We crunched 600 million data points from hundreds of U.S. security companies using Belfry to find out what the most successful companies do best: improving […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – REMEMBERING KEITH ORINGER

Remembering Keith Oringer Aley Smidt, CALSAGA Communications Manager We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Keith Oringer, Founder and President of Security ProAdvisors. Keith has been a Network Partner of CALSAGA for 2 years & has assisted numerous member companies over the years. He was a well-respected member of the security industry, providing […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – CUT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS, WITHOUT CHANGING BROKERS OR COMPANIES

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% to 400%. The two […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BUILDING STRONG ALLIANCES FOR SUCCESS AND GROWTH IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK

Building Strong Alliances for Success and Growth in the Security Industry: Strategies to Develop Your Network Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member Success in the security industry often comes down to one key factor: the company you keep. In other words, growth requires networking. But networking is more than just collecting business cards or attending […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ENHANCING SECURITY WITH TELEMATICS AND DASH CAMERAS: AN INSURANCE ADVISOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Enhancing Security with Telematics and Dash Cameras: An Insurance Advisor’s Perspective Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker In the security guard industry, ensuring the safety and accountability of commercial vehicles is paramount. As an insurance advisor, I highly recommend the integration of telematics and dash cameras for several compelling reasons. […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BEYOND THEORY: ANALYTICS AND AI RESHAPING SECURITY OPERATIONS

Beyond Theory: Analytics and AI Reshaping Security Operations David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner The security industry has steadily adopted technology solutions over the years. While some manual processes still exist, many companies are now using ERP systems and mobile tools to manage their workforce and operations. Now, the industry is on […]