Guarding Retail Establishments? Why Contractual Clarity Is a Must-Have Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, CALSAGA Associate Member A smash-and-grab robbery in January at an Anaheim Hills jewelry store followed an all-too-familiar pattern. An SUV crashed through the front door. Eight suspects wearing ski masks entered the store, hammers and crowbars in hand, and fled with thousands […]
SOC Spotlight Scaling Security Operations the Right Way Ashlee Cervantes-Thomas, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member As organizations grow, so do the demands placed on their security operations. What starts as a manageable flow of calls, reports, and coordination can quickly evolve into a 24/7 operational challenge. This is where a Security Operations Center […]
Job Killer Bill Introduced – SB 1203 Last week Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas introduced SB1203. While SB 1203 is framed as a public safety measure, the bill imposes substantial new regulatory burdens that risk harming both security providers and the communities you serve. Expanded training and administrative requirements will increase operational costs for security companies—costs that […]
Twenty Years Later: Honoring a Lifesaving Security Officer Twenty years ago, during a packed San Diego Chargers game at Qualcomm Stadium, security supervisor Gary Mihalko found himself in the right place at the right time—an instant that would change both a fan’s life and his own. In 2005, while supervising the View Level for Elite […]
Legislative Corner – How Does SB513 Affect the Private Security Industry? Effective January 1, 2026, SB 513 requires that training documentation contain specific information: Employee’s name, Trainer’s name, Training dates, Duration of the training, Core competencies or skills addressed, Certifications or qualifications earned. It is the opinion of the association that training certificates that are […]
Why Post Orders Matter More Than You Think Courtney Sparkman, OfficerApps, CALSAGA Associate Member Most security problems do not begin with bad intentions. They begin with unclear direction from managers and supervisors. In the security industry, post orders are often treated as a formality. Something written once, handed to an officer, and rarely revisited unless […]
Improve Shift Management Operations with a Unified Approach Gurmit Dhaliwal, Celayix, CALSAGA Associate Member Security operations are becoming more complex, but the systems used to manage them haven’t kept pace. Hiring, shift scheduling, time tracking, payroll, and billing are often handled in disconnected tools. Even so-called “all-in-one” platforms struggle to meet the needs of sophisticated […]
Member Spotlight – Black Knight Patrol Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is honored to feature Black Knight Patrol (BKP) in this quarter’s spotlight, especially as the company celebrates its 10-year anniversary in the private security industry! Known for its innovative approach, transparency, and strong community presence, Black Knight Patrol continues […]
Guard Tour Best Practices for Crowded Venues (Stadiums, Malls, Events) Jordan Wallach, Belfry, CALSAGA Network Partner Managing security in a crowded venue, whether it’s a stadium on game day, a mall during holiday promotions, or a large public event, requires precision, structure, and constant situational awareness. As a supervisor or operations manager, you already know […]
WOTC Legislative Update: What Pending Changes Could Mean for Employers in 2026 Marcel Abandonato, MJA & Associates, CALSAGA Associate Member As Congress continues discussions around federal workforce and tax policy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is once again in focus. Proposed legislation aimed at enhancing and modernizing the program could reshape how employers calculate […]