Do you have security officers who patrol the streets of the City of Los Angeles? Did you know that you must register these officers with bothBSIS and the Los Angeles Police Commission? The City of Los Angeles is issuing administrative citations to security officers who are patrolling the city streets without proper registration. We encourage you […]
Get and stay in compliance! As we brought to your attention in December, SB1343 requires all employers with 5 or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees and supervisors. The bill was effective January 1, 2019 with compliance required by January 1, 2020. SB1343 requires that the training be interactive and provided by facilitators […]
As an association we strive to keep you informed on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below the we originally sent out in December 2017. This information is still applicable and, if you employ armed officers, very important. Department of Justice Issues Bulletin to CA Law Enforcement Agencies After much hard work on the part […]
If you still haven’t registered for Security University, what are you waiting for? This two-day training will be valuable for all security professionals regardless of length of time in the industry. Day 1 topics include: BSIS Compliance and Audit, How to build a BSIS compliant Employee File, Training Certificates, Insurance, Safety and Compliance, Pricing and Transitioning […]
The 2019 first quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available! Click here to read The Californian.
ALIANZA: BLAZING A TRAIL FOR Q BY TEAM SOFTWARE Team Software Team For small companies with distributed workforces, like the contract security industry, site level visibility, managing hourly staff and keeping communication lines open are key areas that can make or break the business. While spreadsheets, emails and texts can suffice for a while, those […]
6 TIPS TO RETAIN GOOD SECURITY OFFICERS Kwantek Team Turnover is always a challenge in the contract security industry, but not all employee turnover has the same impact. While losing mediocre employees creates more work for you, losing your best security officers can impact the health of your business. If you’re struggling to retain your […]
HOW TO CUT OPERATING COSTS FOR SECURITY BUSINESSES Mark Folmer, CPP, Msyl, TrackTik When you run your own security business, there are several important investments that help you provide quality service to your clients such as training for security guards, uniforms and equipment. However, with modern management options, you can streamline your business, cut costs, […]
“WE DO WHAT OUT THERE?” HAVE YOU CONDUCTED YOUR POST SURVEYS YET? Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Network Partner The best way to defend your business when you are hit with a wage and hour lawsuit (whether by an individual, a class action, or a Private Attorneys General Act [PAGA] claim), is to have […]
SAFETY & THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker At the beginning of each year, I always reflect back on the prior year to see where I could have improved and identify which area of the operations need the most attention. In doing so, safety always comes to mind, […]