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THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – ACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – GUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – CUT TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS

 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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – INSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SIMPLIFYING THE OFFICER BODY CAMERA EXPERIENCE: BUYING CONSIDERATIONS

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – IS YOUR SECURITY GUARD COMPANY LEAVING DOLLARS ON THE TABLE? (AND THE 2 REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T KEEP QUALITY GUARDS AT YOUR COMPANY)

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S UPDATED SICK TIME POLICY WITH EASE

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 […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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 […]