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The Californian 2021 Q2 – TERRORISM INSURANCE: SHOULD YOU BE PURCHASING COVERAGE?
InsuranceTERRORISM INSURANCE: SHOULD YOU BE PURCHASING COVERAGE?
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
Hope everyone is doing well and getting back to normal or close to it.
Based on some conversations I have had lately on terrorism…

The Californian 2021 Q2 – LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR A MORE FLEXIBLE, EMPOWERED AND ENGAGED WORKFORCE OF OFFICERS
TechnologyLEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR A MORE FLEXIBLE, EMPOWERED AND ENGAGED WORKFORCE OF OFFICERS
Jody Stier, TEAM Software Sales Engineer, Network Partner
A younger workforce of officers may be leading to shifting practices, beginning with flexible…

The Californian 2021 Q2 – SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING: THE TOP 8 TRENDS TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Training
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING: THE TOP 8 TRENDS TO FOCUS ON IN 2021
Chris Anderson, Silvertrac, CALSAGA Network Partner
In the physical security industry it’s really easy to neglect training your security guards. It can be expensive and…

The Californian 2021 Q2 – WOTC: IS IT WORTH THE WORK?
MiscellaneousWOTC: IS IT WORTH THE WORK?
Jeff Davis, TEAM Software General Manager & Director of Business, CALSAGA Network Partner
Manual screening and submission processes are usually tedious, even if they save you money. Industry-specific software…

Opportunity to Connect with Legal Experts
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Registration is now closed
Make plans to attend this free webinar presented by CALSAGA Legal Advisors Barry Bradley, Esq. and Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq. of the firm of Bradley & Gmelich. They will present information that you need to…

The 2021 First Quarter Edition of The Californian is Now Available
UncategorizedThe 2021 first quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian.

The Californian 2021 Q1 – AB 685
BSIS, TrainingAB 685
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, Preferred Broker
Happy New Year to Everyone,
Hope everyone is doing well considering the changes we have all had to endure personally and professionally as the result of COVID 19.
More change…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – HOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY COMPANY’S PROCESSES WITH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
TechnologyHOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR SECURITY COMPANY’S PROCESSES WITH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Jody Stier, TEAM Software Sales Engineer, Network Partner
Integrating your scheduling and payroll processes enhances your operational efficiency, directly benefits…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – PHYGITAL EXPERIENCES IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
TechnologyPHYGITAL EXPERIENCES IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
Tony Unfried, CSA360
The security industry has been changing at a rapid pace. New technologies are appearing daily and 2020 was the year to adapt to change or become extinct. One newly accepted…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – LONE WORKERS: STAYING CALM IN THE EYE OF THE STORM
COVID 19, Workplace SafetyLONE WORKERS: STAYING CALM IN THE EYE OF THE STORM
Debbie Howlett, TrackTik, Network Partner
With tensions at an all-time high right now, it’s important to ensure that our frontline security officers remain as calm, cool, and collected…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – WHO AND WHAT ARE YOU PROTECTING? CONTRACTS AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
InsuranceWHO AND WHAT ARE YOU PROTECTING? CONTRACTS AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group
This time last year, I wrote about how security insurance was entering a hard market, in which underwriting guidelines become stricter…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – COVID-19? ?SECURITY? ?RISKS? ?AND? ? SAFETY? ?PRECAUTIONS? ?SECURITY? ? OFFICERS? ?NEED? ?TO? ?KNOW?
COVID 19
COVID-19 SECURITY RISKS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECURITY OFFICERS NEED TO KNOW
Armand Adkins, GuardsLink
2020 will forever be remembered in history as the year a pandemic forced the world to pause. As we have reached the development…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – HOW EVERY SECURITY COMPANY CAN GROW THROUGH ADDING NEW SERVICES
Marketing, Recruitment and RetentionHOW EVERY SECURITY COMPANY CAN GROW THROUGH ADDING NEW SERVICES
Chris Anderson, Thinkcurity, Silvertrac, CALSAGA Network Partner
No matter what stage a private security company is in, growth is a primary goal. The simple answer to growth…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – WHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY SHOULD BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WOTC FILING
MiscellaneousWHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY SHOULD BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WOTC FILING
Jeff Davis, TEAM Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and how to apply it to your business could mean significant savings on your…

The Californian 2021 Q1 – NEW FEDERAL RELIEF BILL LETS EMPLOYERS OFF THE HOOK: FFCRA COVID-19 PAID LEAVE OBLIGATIONS HAVE EXPIRED
COVID 19NEW FEDERAL RELIEF BILL LETS EMPLOYERS OFF THE HOOK: FFCRA COVID-19 PAID LEAVE OBLIGATIONS HAVE EXPIRED
Ki Lin Tay, Esq.and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Legal Advisor
The Families First Coronavirus Response…

Breaking News: Regional Stay-At-Home Order Lifted
UncategorizedBreaking News Regarding COVID-19
Today Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Department of Public Health has ended the regional Stay-at-Home order which was announced in December. The state will now revert to the Blueprint tier…

Updates and Training Opportunities
UncategorizedWe hope that your 2021 is off to a great start.
Keep reading for important updates and training opportunities.
Vaccine Distribution
As we reported last month, CALSAGA President David Chandler made a formal request to Governor Gavin Newsom…

Important Year-End Reminder
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As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from Jaimee Wellerstein of CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich and Anne Laguzza of CALSAGA Network Partner…

Breaking: Regional Stay at Home Order Announced
UncategorizedBreaking News Regarding COVID-19
On Thursday, December 3rd Governor Gavin Newsom announced a Regional Stay at Home Order. The order will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. As of today, the order…