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The Californian 2020 Q1 – STAY CONNECTED WITH GUARD TOUR SOFTWARE
TechnologySTAY CONNECTED WITH GUARD TOUR SOFTWARE
INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF YOUR SECURITY GUARDS WITH FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS
Team Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Using guard tour software to keep track of your security…

The Californian 2020 Q1 – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ATS AND A JOB BOARD?
MiscellaneousWHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ATS AND A JOB BOARD?
Jeff Davis, Kwantek, CALSAGA Network Partner
As we enter a new decade, it’s fun to reflect on how hiring has changed over the past 10 years.
The job board landscape continues to…

The Californian 2020 Q1 – NEW YEAR, NEW DECADE, NEW LAWS!
LegalNEW YEAR, NEW DECADE, NEW LAWS!
2020 EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS
Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. & Annette M. Barber, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich LLP
As we ring in a new year and a new decade, California employers are…

The Californian 2020 Q1 – IMPROVING RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDED AS INSURANCE COSTS RISE
InsuranceIMPROVING RISK MANAGEMENT NEEDED AS INSURANCE COSTS RISE
Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group
Over the last decade the security industry has enjoyed what we in the insurance business call a “soft market.” That means underwriting guidelines…

The Californian 2020 Q1 – DO YOUR FINANCIALS PROVE YOUR COMPANY’S WORTH IN A SALE TRANSACTION?
MiscellaneousDO YOUR FINANCIALS PROVE YOUR COMPANY’S WORTH IN A SALE TRANSACTION?
Robert Perry, Robert H. Perry & Associates, Incorporated
There have been several very large manned guarding companies sold to Private Equity Groups (PEG's) over the…

The Californian 2020 Q1 – 2020 MARKET FORECAST
Marketing2020 MARKET FORECAST
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Now that we are in a new year, it is good to reflect on the past year and look at what to anticipate for the year(s) to come. Insurance rates and premiums are…

Mark your calendar now – you don’t want to miss these events!
UncategorizedWe hope that your 2020 is off to a great start!
Make it a resolution to attend these exciting training events.
Learn More About Security University
CALSAGA President David Chandler will be the presenter during Silvertrac…

Update from the Department of Justice
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the Californian Department of Justice.
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Happy Holidays + What’s New with CALSAGA
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We have some exciting news to report: the CALSAGA team is growing!
This month we have added Kelly Swartzbaugh as Manager of Member Services.
In the new year Kris Smidt will be transitioning into the role of Program Manager and
Kate Wallace…

Update from the BSIS
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the BSIS.
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Initial Firearms…

The Californian Fourth Quarter 2019
UncategorizedThe 2019 fourth quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian.

UPDATE: SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the following important communication from CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich LLP.
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The Californian 2019 Q4 – YOUR KPIs MAY BE TOO LATE
The Californian, TrainingYOUR KPIs MAY BE TOO LATE
Tony Unfriend, CSA 360
Traditional KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) present themselves too far into the reporting process to real-time relevant or even helpful in the Physical Security Industry. Unfortunately, by…

The Californian 2019 Q4 – USING TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Technology, The CalifornianUSING TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE
Chris Anderson, Silvertrac Software
We sat down with Lawrence Borgens - founder of Delta Protective Services - to ask him about the process of switching his security company from paper reporting…

The Californian 2019 Q4 – NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS AND DEATH
Legal, The Californian, Workplace SafetyNEW REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS AND DEATH
Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. & Gregory B. Wilbur, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich LLP
A site supervisor at one of your security company’s posts calls into your dispatch…

The Californian 2019 Q4 – SIX COMPLIANCE TRENDS TO FOLLOW RIGHT NOW
Compliance, The CalifornianSIX COMPLIANCE TRENDS TO FOLLOW RIGHT NOW
Keep yourself informed and your business in compliance.
Team Software
The landscape for labor, tax and payroll compliance is always shifting. At TEAM, we keep our eye on these topics because we…

The Californian 2019 Q4 – LESS RISK, COMPLIANCE, A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP: HOW TO GET ALL THREE
Compliance, The CalifornianLESS RISK, COMPLIANCE, A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP: HOW TO GET ALL THREE
Mark Folmer and Jon Druker, TrackTik
Just back from a fantastic few days at CALSAGA in the desert of California and if there was one takeaway for us it is that compliance…

The Californian 2019 Q4 – WORKPLACE VIOLENT ACT – ACTIVE SHOOTER AND VIOLENT ACT COVERAGE
Insurance, Legal, The Californian, Workplace SafetyWORKPLACE VIOLENT ACT – ACTIVE SHOOTER AND VIOLENT ACT COVERAGE
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Personally, I want to say, “Thank you”, to the CALSAGA Team for putting on another wonderful conference! It is…

2019 Annual Conference Recap
UncategorizedLast week CALSAGA hosted its 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibits in Rancho Mirage. The CALSAGA team has heard from multiple attendees that this was the best conference yet and is inclined to agree!
The association appreciates our strong…