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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – UNLOCKING HIDDEN PROFIT: WHY SECURITY GUARD COMPANIES SHOULD LEVERAGE THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC)

Unlocking Hidden Profit: Why Security Guard Companies Should Leverage the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Marcel Abandonato, MJA & Associates, CALSAGA Associate Member In today’s security industry, margins are tighter, labor costs are rising, and competition is more intense than ever. Security guard companies are constantly hiring—and that creates a powerful, often overlooked opportunity to […]

April 27, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW THE POLICE CREDIT UNION CAN HELP FAMILIES BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY

How The Police Credit Union Can Help Families Build Financial Stability The Police Credit Union, CALSAGA Network Partner Life in private security brings both honor and unpredictability. Between changing shifts, variable overtime, and the emotional demands of the job, it can be challenging to find financial balance. Many private security professionals and their families experience […]

April 27, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – HOW SECURITY CONTRACTORS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES CONTRACTUALLY

How Security Contractors Can Protect Themselves Contractually Shaun Kelly, The Liberty Company, CALSAGA Preferred Broker Insurance matters, but contracts often decide who carries the first and heaviest burden when a claim arises. Too many security contractors focus on certificates and policies while signing service agreements that quietly expand liability far beyond the scope of their […]

April 27, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – GUARDING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS? WHY CONTRACTUAL CLARITY IS A MUST-HAVE

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 […]

April 27, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q2 – SOC SPOTLIGHT: SCALING SECURITY OPERATIONS THE RIGHT WAY

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 […]

April 27, 2026 by

Legislative Alert – Job Killer Bill Introduced

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 […]

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Twenty Years Later: Honoring a Lifesaving Security Officer

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 […]

March 18, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – LEGISTLATIVE CORNER

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 […]

January 28, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – WHY POST ORDERS MATTER MORE THAN YOU THINK

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 […]

January 27, 2026 by
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q1 – IMPROVE SHIFT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS WITH A UNIFIED APPROACH

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 […]

January 27, 2026 by