CALSAGA Blog
The Californian 2025 Q1 – THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR OPERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DISPATCH TEAM
Best Business Practices, The Californian, Training THE HEARTBEAT OF YOUR OPERATIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DISPATCH TEAM
Adelynn Camacho, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, Associate Member
Running a Private Security Company isn’t just about being vigilant—it’s about staying ahead…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – PUT DATA TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Miscellaneous, Technology, The CalifornianPUT DATA TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
David Libesman, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Data has become increasingly important in business, as major companies are devoting more time and energy into tracking, finding and understanding…
The Californian 2025 Q1 – THE SECURITY INDUSTRY’S NEED FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS
Compliance, Human Resources, Miscellaneous, The Californian, UncategorizedTHE SECURITY INDUSTRY'S NEED FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS
Ryan Faith, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Even as the security industry works to improve its hiring rates, the labor market remains challenging for companies with distributed…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR COMPANY’S IDEAL CANDIDATE
UncategorizedHOW TO ATTRACT YOUR COMPANY’S IDEAL CANDIDATE
Anne Laguzza, The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
The job market continues to be in favor of job seekers with many security companies citing frustrations over attracting qualified candidates.
A…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – UNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY PROVIDERS
UncategorizedUNPACKING THE PURPOSE OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY PROVIDERS
Ashlee Cervantes Thomas, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Associate Member
A Security Operations Center, also known as an SOC, is a facility with a…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – NAVIGATING THE HARD INSURANCE MARKET: STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS
UncategorizedNAVIGATING THE HARD INSURANCE MARKET: STRATEGIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS
Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group
As insurers look to reduce risk and losses, businesses in areas that are deemed high-risk, such as those in private security, face…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedUSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Dr. Robert Coop, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere. Across industry events, conferences, expos and meetings, AI…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – ACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
UncategorizedACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Security contractors continue to face the challenge of a shrinking, very competitive labor force, which can be combated…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – GUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS
UncategorizedGUARDING OVERTIME: NAVIGATING STATE LAWS AND ELIMINATING NON-BILLABLE HOURS
Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner
In California’s security industry, overtime management is more than just a compliance challenge—it's…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q4 – CUT TURNOVER AND BOOST SAVINGS: HOW SECTION 125 CAN HELP GUARD COMPANIES KEEP STAFF, SAVE ON TAXES AND REDUCE THEIR WORKERS COMP PREMIUMS
Uncategorized CUT 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 2024 Q4 – INSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS
UncategorizedINSURANCE CARRIERS AND SECURITY GUARD CONTRACTS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Shaun Kelly & John Koskinen, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker
Introducing John Koskinen
Hello everyone,
I’m John Koskinen, and I’m excited to introduce…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SIMPLIFYING THE OFFICER BODY CAMERA EXPERIENCE: BUYING CONSIDERATIONS
UncategorizedSimplifying The Officer Body Camera Experience: Buying Considerations
Jojo Tran, Telepath Corporation, CALSAGA Associate Member
Picture this: a typical uniformed security officer carries radio, remote speaker microphone, baton, pepper spray,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – GOOD NEWS FOR CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS – PAGA REFORM IS HERE!
UncategorizedGood News for California Employers - PAGA Reform Is Here!
Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, LLP, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
California employers can breathe a sigh of relief (for once)! On June 27, 2024, California…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – IS YOUR SECURITY GUARD COMPANY LEAVING DOLLARS ON THE TABLE? (AND THE 2 REASONS WHY YOU CAN’T KEEP QUALITY GUARDS AT YOUR COMPANY)
UncategorizedIs Your Security Guard Company Leaving Dollars On The Table?
(And The 2 Reasons Why You Can’t Keep Quality Guards At Your Company)
Ken DuBose, Business Link Solutions, CALSAGA Associate Member
Many articles in Security Guard Trade Magazines,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S UPDATED SICK TIME POLICY WITH EASE
UncategorizedNavigating California's Updated Sick Time Policy with Ease
Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, CALSAGA Associate Member
Managing paid sick leave in the security industry can be complex. Staying up-to-date on state laws is critical to maintain…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
UncategorizedCALSAGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair
The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is delighted to feature MPS Security in this quarter's Membership Spotlight. MPS Security offers an extensive range of services,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – HOW A 24/7 DISPATCH SERVICE REVOLUTIONIZED MY ROLE AS A HIGH-LEVEL MANAGER IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedHow a 24/7 Dispatch Service Revolutionized My Role as a High-Level Manager in the Security Industry
Jacqueline King, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Member
As a high-level manager in a security company that operates around the clock,…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – APPLYING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedApplying Employee Incentive Programs in the Security Industry
Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Although United States employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, reported…
THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
UncategorizedPrivate Equity Investments in the Security Industry
Joe Yacano, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner
Private equity firms that specialize in buying and managing companies before selling them for a profit have shown increased…