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THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Member Spotlight
Member SpotlightMEMBER 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – The ROI of Smarter Security: How AI Body Cameras Are Transforming the Industry
TechnologyTHE 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Prepping the Private Security Sector for California’s Increasing Demand
Training, Workplace SafetyPREPPING 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,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Be Prepared for Higher Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
Insurance, UncategorizedBE 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Three Priorities Shaping the Future of Enterprise Security Operations
TechnologyTHREE PRIORITIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY OPERATIONS
Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
If you lead an enterprise-level security guarding company, the conversations at trade shows this fall likely…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Top 3 Actions Security Leaders Should Take to Close Out the Year Strong: Why the End of the Year Matters
Human ResourcesTOP 3 ACTIONS SECURITY LEADERS SHOULD TAKE TO CLOSE OUT THE YEAR STRONG: WHY THE END OF THE YEAR MATTERS
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
Many leaders coast into the year-end, thinking about holiday schedules and…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q4 – Navigating the Overtime Tax Changes of 2025: What Security Professionals Need to Know
Best Business Practices, Compliance, Human Resources, TechnologyNAVIGATING THE OVERTIME TAX CHANGES OF 2025: WHAT SECURITY PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KNOW
Nina De Forge, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Important Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal…
Questions about CALSAGA’s Position on Upcoming BSIS Fee Increases
UncategorizedOn October 1st, eligible licenses issued by the BSIS will increase by 10%. BSIS - Notice of Fee Increases
The association has received questions from members about why the association has not objected to these increases. To address those…
Its Getting Hot Out There
UncategorizedParts of California are expected to receive some of the hottest temperatures of the summer this week. Below is a roundup of resources to help you to be in compliance and to protect your employees.
Heat illness Prevention Plan by Shaun Kelly,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – THE KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL DISPATCHER
Miscellaneous, TrainingTHE 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,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – IMPROVE YOUR HIRING PROCESS: HOW TO RECOGNIZE INDICATORS OF MISALIGNMENT
Human Resources, The CalifornianIMPROVE 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – CYBER INSURANCE
Insurance, The CalifornianCYBER 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.…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight, The CalifornianMEMBER 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – MANAGING EMPLOYEE TIME OFF: INSIGHTS FROM NEW WORKFORCE RESEARCH
Best Business Practices, Human Resources, Technology, The CalifornianMANAGING 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – BEYOND THE BOTTOM LINE: WHY CONTRACT-LEVEL COSTING CHANGES EVERYTHING
Best Business Practices, Miscellaneous, Recruitment and Retention, The CalifornianBEYOND 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q3 – DATA-DRIVEN SECRETS TO RUNNING A PROFITABLE SECURITY FIRM
TechnologyDATA-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.…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – REMEMBERING KEITH ORINGER
UncategorizedRemembering 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…
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
UncategorizedCut 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 CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BUILDING STRONG ALLIANCES FOR SUCCESS AND GROWTH IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK
UncategorizedBuilding 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…