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 […]
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, […]