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California’s economy is larger than that of any other state. That’s why it’s a great place to live and a great place to do business. But doing business here can also be confusing - not to mention frustrating, taxing, and perplexing! You’ve…

PPO 101 and 102 Coming to SoCal

Registration is now open for our next session of PPO 101 and 102 to be held in Santa Ana on April 18th and 19th! Our Sacramento sessions of PPO 101 and PPO 102 which were held in February were a great success. Now it's your turn, Southern…

Introducing The Californian

We are pleased to announce that the first edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available! Click here to read The Californian.

THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q1 – CHANGES TO CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PREMIUM ASSESSMENTS…

Human Resources, The Californian

Changes to California Workers’ Compensation Premium Assessments…And what the heck are premium assessments anyway? Nick Langer, Turner Surety & Insurance Brokerage Inc. On November 30, 2017 the California Department of Industrial…

THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q1 – HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT JOB LISTING FOR A SECURITY GUARD

Human Resources, Marketing and Branding, Recruitment and Retention, The Californian

HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT JOB LISTING FOR A SECURITY GUARD Collie King, Kwantek Years ago, when the recession was at its peak, it was easy to write a job posting and get dozens of applicants. Our applicant data shows the average job posting…

THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q1 – FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN IT COMES TO HIRING AND ONBOARDING VETERANS

Human Resources, Recruitment and Retention, The Californian

FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN IT COMES TO HIRING AND ONBOARDING VETERANS Anne L. Laguzza, M.A., The Works Consulting It is important to remember veterans are coming from a culture, community, and environment that is unique compared to…

THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q1 – REGULATION CORNER: CHANGE OF CORPORATE OFFICERS

Miscellaneous, The Californian

REGULATION CORNER: CHANGE OF CORPORATE OFFICERS David Chandler, President Did you know? If you are currently operating your PPO as a Corporation, remember that you MUST notify the Bureau of a change of your corporate officers within 30 days.…

THE CALIFORNIAN 2018 Q1 – CREATING AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Insurance, The Californian

Creating an Emergency Action Plan Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker Contributions by Cassie Mosman, Jessica Wilkison and Xochitl Tejeda de Rodarte You never really know if you are ever going to use an Emergency Action Plan. With the recent…

PPO 101 and 102 Registration Now Open

Registration for our first management programs of 2018 are now open! PPO 101 covers important topics such as human resources challenges and best practices, insurance compliance, legal pitfalls, pricing and administration, contracts, and…

BSIS Update

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the BSIS. FIREARM ASSESSMENT - NEW DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION Senate Bill 547 (Chapter 429, Statutes of 2017)…

Preparing For The CPP Exam?

Are you preparing to take the exam for ASIS International's Certified Protection Professional accreditation? Check out the information below regarding the review course offered by ASIS Interational Region 1 D. Click here to register. And don't…

BSIS Update

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the BSIS. The Bureau has created two new email accounts to better assist you with the following issues: Proposed…

Save the Date

Mark your calendar! You are invited to attend the 2018 CALSAGA Annual Conference. Schedule of events and speaker information will be available soon.

Department of Justice Issues Bulletin to CA Law Enforcement Agencies

After much hard work on the part of the association, CALSAGA is very pleased to report that the Department of Justice has issued a bulletin to California law enforcement agencies concerning AB 2220. AB 2220 allows a Private Patrol Operator…

Thank you, veterans.

Thank you to all current and former service members. We appreciate your service and sacrifice.

2017 Annual Conference Recap

If you missed the 2017 CALSAGA Annual Conference, you missed a lot! The conference kicked off with the President’s Reception held in the Sunset Room at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. As always, the program was packed with…

Did you know about this?

Did you know that effective January 1, 2018 individuals must pass a psychological assessment test at a state-approved center when applying for an initial firearms qualification? . Do you know how your colleagues are handling meal and rest…

Discount Expires Soon

The Annual Conference hotel room rate expires soon! The CALSAGA Annual Conference takes place October 18th - 19th. Don't let the time get away from you and miss the opportunity to lock in the conference attendee-exclusive hotel rate! Be sure…

Don’t Let it Go Unrecognized

The deadline to submit nominations for our annual awards is fast approaching! Each year CALSAGA honors deserving security professionals at our Annual Conference. Awards to be presented include the Valor Award, the Lifesaving Award, the…

Welcome, TSIB!

CALSAGA is pleased to announce our latest Network Partnership with TSIB. TSIB is a national full service brokerage that specializes in traditional property & casualty placements, surety, project-specific policies, Captives, alternative…