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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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ENHANCING SECURITY WITH TELEMATICS AND DASH CAMERAS: AN INSURANCE ADVISOR’S PERSPECTIVE
UncategorizedEnhancing 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – BEYOND THEORY: ANALYTICS AND AI RESHAPING SECURITY OPERATIONS
UncategorizedBeyond 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY: THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE RETENTION TOOL
UncategorizedFinancial 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – ACHIEVE BUSINESS OBJECTIVES WITH EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
UncategorizedAchieve 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…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2025 Q2 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
UncategorizedMember 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…
2024 Annual Conference Recap
Uncategorized2024 Annual Conference Recap
The Californian 2025 Q1 – NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2025 FOCUS ON CANNABIS CAFES, PARKING RULES, RETAIL THEFT, AND LAWSUIT REFORM
Legal, The CalifornianNEW 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…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight, Member Spotlight, The CalifornianMEMBER 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…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – DON’T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: AVOID SURPRISE RESIGNATIONS WITH STAY INTERVIEWS
Human Resources, The CalifornianDON’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…