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 […]
Inside the Frontline: An Industry Snapshot Johann Hauswald, PlixAI, CALSAGA Network Partner The Gap Between Perceived Risk and Operational Reality Most industry strategies for frontline safety are built on a worst-case foundation: training for rare assaults, staffing for static shifts, and documenting only major incidents. While well?intentioned, this approach leaves organizations prepared for the exception […]
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same Shaun Kelly, The Liberty Company , CALSAGA Preferred Broker We are excited to announce that our team has changed to a new insurance brokerage firm, the Liberty Company Insurance Brokerage, LLC. As this is a name change for us, we want you to know that […]
The True Cost of Inaccurate Timekeeping (and How to Fix It) Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner If you manage a security guarding company, you know the reality of a distributed workforce: your business happens everywhere but your office. Your teams are out in the field, often working independently at multiple high-stakes […]
Why Your AI Is Only as Good as Your Data Factory: The Hidden Requirement for Security Operations David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner AI is the current buzzword in the security industry. From automated scheduling and predictive guard patrolling to agentic workflows that can flag incidents on their own, the promises are […]
2025 Annual Conference Recap What an incredible event! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Agua Caliente Resort and Casino for this year’s CALSAGA Annual Conference. Over three action-packed days, private security leaders, training professionals, and industry partners came together to learn and connect across California’s security industry. Check out photos from the Annual […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – AEGS Eagle Guard Services, Inc. Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature AEGS Eagle Guard Services, Inc. in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. With a mission to provide unparalleled security solutions that not only protect clients but also bring them peace of mind, AEGS exemplifies professionalism, […]
THE ROI OF SMARTER SECURITY: HOW AI BODY CAMERAS ARE TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY Johann Hauswald, Plix AI, CALSAGA Network Partner In today’s fast-paced private security landscape, efficiency, accountability, and client confidence aren’t just competitive advantages – they define operational success. As security teams balance rising demands with limited resources, emerging technologies like AI-powered body worn […]
PREPPING THE PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR FOR CALIFORNIA’S INCREASING DEMAND Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, Associate Member California is now at the center of the nation’s violent crime crisis. February’s Woodland Hills party shooting, and June’s anti-ICE protests have made the threat immediate. By October 12, 2025, California reported 19 mass shootings, causing 11 deaths and 85 […]
BE PREPARED FOR HIGHER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE RATES Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Great seeing everyone at the CALSAGA conference! I shared some of this information during the conference and thought it would be good to revisit and assist you in mitigating the potential increase in Workers’ Compensation rates that will be […]