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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q4 – AI WON’T REPLACE YOUR OFFICERS. BUT IT CAN BOLSTER YOUR BACK OFFICE.

Technology, The Californian
AI Won’t Replace Your Officers. But It Can Bolster Your Back Office. Jordan Wallach, Belfry, CALSAGA Network Partner What five years of building software for security guard companies has taught us about where artificial intelligence actually…
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October 14, 2026
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A Statement From CALSAGA After Governor Newsom Signed SB 1203

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FOLLOWING SB 1203 SIGNING, CALSAGA PLEDGES CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR CALIFORNIA'S LICENSED SECURITY INDUSTRY  SACRAMENTO, Calif. –   The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) issued the following…
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September 30, 2026
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The Latest on SB 1203

Legislative Update
SB 1203 Campaign Update: The Fight Continues Governor Newsom now has less than three weeks to take action on SB 1203. We have very compelling arguments against the bill and need to maintain pressure on the Governor's Office to veto it. Legislative…
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September 16, 2026
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Urgent – Start Making Calls to Governor’s Office Now

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Our work on SB 1203 is not over. SB 1203 has passed the Assembly, went back to the Senate where it passed again, and is now on the Governor's desk. This is a critical juncture in our opposition efforts, and your voice matters more than ever. There…
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September 3, 2026
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CALSAGA Is Fighting SB 1203 in the Capitol Until the Vote

Legislative Update
CALSAGA Is Fighting SB 1203 in the Capitol Until the Vote With the Assembly floor vote on SB 1203 set for August 31, CALSAGA's lobbying team has been in the Capitol rotunda, meeting face to face with legislators to make our industry's case. Kelly…
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August 28, 2026
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CALSAGA Calls on Assembly to Reject Bill That Would Make Professional Security Unaffordable

Legislative Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2026   CALSAGA Calls on Assembly to Reject Bill That Would Make Professional Security Unaffordable Legislation threatens public safety and jeopardizes security staffing ahead of 2028 LA…
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August 26, 2026
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CALSAGA Joins Coalition Letter on Proposed PAGA Regulations

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August 20, 2026
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SB 1203 PASSES OUT OF ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS

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SB 1203 PASSES OUT OF ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from CALSAGA on SB 1203 Advancing out of Assembly Appropriations Committee SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards…
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August 14, 2026
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CALSAGA Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Opposing SB 1203, Warning the Bill’s $2 Billion Cost Poses Threat to Public Safety

Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) today launched a six-figure advertising campaign opposing SB 1203, warning that the bill's $2 billion cost will make security…
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August 4, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – BSIS ISN’T THE ONLY REGULATORY CHIEF IN TOWN: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL CITY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER PPOS

Legal
BSIS Isn’t The Only Regulatory Chief in Town: Understanding Local City Permit Requirements and Regulatory Authority Over PPOs Wendy Pham, Esq., Bradley + Wellerstein, CALSAGA Legal Advisor Private Patrol Operators (PPOs) know that operating…
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August 1, 2026
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2026 Annual Awards

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Valor Award, Life Saving Award, 2026 Security Officer of the Year Award and 2026 Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award  Valor Award The CALSAGA Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary judgment and performance…
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July 30, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight - Apex Security Training Shela Borr, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Co-Chair   The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to feature APEX Security Training in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. While many of…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – OVERCOMING OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCIES IN SECURITY ACQUISITIONS

Technology
Overcoming Operational Inefficiencies in Security Acquisitions David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Imagine you have just acquired a mid-sized security firm. On paper, the numbers look solid. But as you integrate…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – THE HIDDEN COST OF BUDDY PUNCHING IN SECURITY — AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

Technology
The Hidden Cost of Buddy Punching in Security — and What to Do About It Stephanie Petersen, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner In the security industry, labor is your largest cost and your most critical asset. You're billing…
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July 29, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – TRUST, BUT VERIFY: STAYING SAFE FROM SCAMS WHILE STAYING CONNECTED

Best Business Practices
Trust, But Verify: Staying Safe from Scams While Staying Connected The Police Credit Union, CALSAGA Network Partner Recent reports of fraud attempts targeting financial institution members serve as an important reminder that scammers are…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – THE HIDDEN COST OF DISCONNECTED WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT IN SECURITY OPERATIONS

Compliance, Uncategorized
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Workforce Management in Security Operations Gurmit Dhaliwal, Celayix, CALSAGA Associate Member For many California security companies, workforce management is still viewed primarily as a scheduling function.…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, HIGHER STAKES: INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR SECURITY FIRMS

Insurance
High-Profile Events, Higher Stakes: Insurance Considerations for Security Firms Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group, CALSAGA Associate Member California is a well-known hub for some of the world's largest, most star-studded events, from sporting…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – SECURITY OFFICERS CAN’T WAIT, ONBOARDING SHOULDN’T EITHER

Human Resources
Security Officers Can’t Wait, Onboarding Shouldn’t Either Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner I was leading a webinar recently. (Were you there?) During the session, I found myself thinking about something that’s…
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July 27, 2026
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THE CALIFORNIAN 2026 Q3 – HOW SECURITY FIRMS CAN REDUCE COMMERCIAL AUTO PREMIUMS

Insurance, Uncategorized
How Security Firms Can Reduce Commercial Auto Premiums Shaun Kelly, The Liberty Company, CALSAGA Preferred Broker For many security contractors, commercial auto insurance has become one of the most frustrating line items in the budget. Even…
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July 16, 2026
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Action Needed to Defeat SB 1203

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Action Needed to Defeat SB 1203 Thank you to those who joined us for the Urgent Member Call today. View the recording of the call on CALSAGA’s YouTube page. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THE EFFORT AGAINST THIS JOB KILLER BILL. Here’s how you…
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July 9, 2026
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