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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – THE KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER

Miscellaneous, Training
THE KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER Helena Sparkes, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member To the untrained eye, a dispatcher may seem like someone who just answers phones. But in the world of private security,…
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July 30, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – IMPROVE YOUR HIRING PROCESS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE INDICATORS OF MISALIGNMENT

Human Resources, The Californian
IMPROVE YOUR HIRING PROCESS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE INDICATORS OF MISALIGNMENT Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner It’s so subtle that many leaders often miss it, and missing it can lead to hiring an applicant who isn’t…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – CYBER INSURANCE

Insurance, The Californian
CYBER INSURANCE Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well, and I know all of you are working hard. Recently, we are receiving more requests for Cyber Insurance coverage than we have in the past.…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight, The Californian
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER SECURITY DEPARTMENT Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is honored to feature the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) Security…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MANAGING EMPLOYEE TIME OFF: INSIGHTS FROM NEW WORKFORCE RESEARCH

Best Business Practices, Human Resources, Technology, The Californian
MANAGING EMPLOYEE TIME OFF: INSIGHTS FROM NEW WORKFORCE RESEARCH Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Many security companies are spending a huge portion of time tracking employee time off requests. It’s…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: WHY CONTRACT-LEVEL COSTING CHANGES EVERYTHING

Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, Recruitment and Retention, The Californian
BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: WHY CONTRACT-LEVEL COSTING CHANGES EVERYTHING Gail Tutt, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Running a security company means managing dozens of moving parts—schedules, equipment costs, insurance…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – DATA-DRIVEN SECRETS TO RUNNING A PROFITABLE SECURITY FIRM

Technology
DATA-DRIVEN SECRETS TO RUNNING A PROFITABLE SECURITY FIRM Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member Growing a security firm today means balancing strong financial practices, effective team management, and reliable operations.…
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July 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – REMEMBERING KEITH ORINGER

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Remembering Keith Oringer Aley Smidt, CALSAGA Communications Manager We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Keith Oringer, Founder and President of Security ProAdvisors. Keith has been a Network Partner of CALSAGA for 2 years…
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May 1, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – CUT EMPLOYEE TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS, WITHOUT CHANGING BROKERS OR COMPANIES

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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,…
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April 29, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BUILDING STRONG ALLIANCES FOR SUCCESS AND GROWTH IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK

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Building Strong Alliances for Success and Growth in the Security Industry: Strategies to Develop Your Network Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member Success in the security industry often comes down to one key…
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April 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ENHANCING SECURITY WITH TELEMATICS AND DASH CAMERAS: AN INSURANCE ADVISOR’S PERSPECTIVE

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Enhancing Security with Telematics and Dash Cameras: An Insurance Advisor's Perspective Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker In the security guard industry, ensuring the safety and accountability of…
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April 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BEYOND THEORY: ANALYTICS AND AI RESHAPING SECURITY OPERATIONS

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Beyond Theory: Analytics and AI Reshaping Security Operations David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner The security industry has steadily adopted technology solutions over the years. While some manual processes…
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April 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY: THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE RETENTION TOOL

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Financial Technology: The Hidden Workforce Retention Tool Jacob Olins, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner As leaders in the security industry, you're well aware about how difficult the labor market can be and how employee…
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April 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ACHIEVE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES WITH EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

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Achieve Business Objectives with Effective Performance Counseling Techniques Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner The key to increased productivity and efficiency is in asking. Asking is one key element of effective…
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April 28, 2025
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Member Spotlight - Saga Security Services Inc. Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair In this quarter’s Member Spotlight, the CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature Saga Security Services Inc.! Founded on a strong…
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April 28, 2025
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2024 Annual Conference Recap

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2024 Annual Conference Recap
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March 12, 2025
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The Californian 2025 Q1 – NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM

Legal, The Californian
NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM Barry A. Bradley, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 100  bills last year…
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February 2, 2025
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The Californian 2025 Q1 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight, Member Spotlight, The Californian
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - ARMOROUS Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair This quarterly edition of the CALSAGA Membership Spotlight is presented by our Ambassador Committee Co-Chair with the goal of introducing herself as the new…
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February 2, 2025
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The Californian 2025 Q1 – DON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS

Human Resources, The Californian
DON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner Picture that one employee who you can always count on. They have a positive attitude and regularly…
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February 1, 2025
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The Californian 2025 Q1 – ENSURING SECURITY GUARD SAFETY IN POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRE ZONES

Insurance, The Californian, Training, Workplace Safety
ENSURING SECURITY GUARD SAFETY IN POST-APOCALYPTIC FIRE ZONES Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Happy New Year from us! Here is some relevant safety information for you to consider. With the…
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January 30, 2025
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