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Annual Conference Recap and Election Announcement
UncategorizedThe 2020 Annual Conference was definitely different from any that CALSAGA has held. The decision to hold the conference in a virtual format was made as a safety precaution for our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff and the public.
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Employer Update
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's Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich LLP_
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Election Timeline
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NOTICE OF CALSAGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS:
CALSAGA is pleased to announce that the nominations period is now open for members who are interested in serving on the 2021-2022 CALSAGA Board of Directors. Elected Board Members will…
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BSIS Update + Regulation Reminder
UncategorizedBSIS Updates
CALSAGA Executive Committee members met with BSIS Chief Lynne Andres yesterday. She asks that we pass on these reminders to our members:
Due to the ongoing pandemic including the USPS delays, it is imperative that online…
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The Californian Third Quarter 2020
UncategorizedThe 2020 third quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!
Click here to read The Californian.
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – COVID-19 AND EMERGING SECURITY RISKS
COVID 19COVID-19 AND EMERGING SECURITY RISKS
Tory Brownyard, Brownyard Group
Earlier this year, I wrote about how a hardening market for security insurance was going to have a pronounced effect on the industry. What I did not — and could not…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – 7 DE-ESCALATION TIPS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY
Miscellaneous 7 DE-ESCALATION TIPS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY
Chris Anderson, Silvertrac Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Keeping people and property protected is the most important service that private security provides.
In any tense situation where there’s…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – THERMAL IMAGING: WHAT I’VE LEARNED
TechnologyTHERMAL IMAGING: WHAT I'VE LEARNED
Tony Unfried, CSA 360
COVID-19 regulations are causing nearly every industry to adopt new technologies for increased physical health security. The temperature screening of guests and employees at every…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – WHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY NEEDS EASILY ACCESSIBLE SOFTWARE
TechnologyWHY YOUR SECURITY COMPANY NEEDS EASILY ACCESSIBLE SOFTWARE
Team Software, CALSAGA Network Partner
Drastic economic shifts can happen with little or no warning. When they do occur, your security business needs to be able to stabilize operations.…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – 7-POINT SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
Workplace Safety7-POINT SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
Debbie Howlett, TrackTik, CALSAGA Network Partner
The pandemic has impacted virtually every industry in the U.S. including the professional security services industry. Since the start of the…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – THE SECRET TO DIFFERENTIATING YOUR BUSINESS FROM YOUR COMPETITION
MiscellaneousTHE SECRET TO DIFFERENTIATING YOUR BUSINESS FROM YOUR COMPETITION
Anne Laguzza, M.A., CEO of The Works Consulting, CALSAGA Network Partner
Play or plan?
How you spend August will set the tone for your business’ future.
Several years…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATE
Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, Workplace SafetyWORKERS’ COMPENSATION EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATE
Shaun Kelly, Tolman & Wiker, CALSAGA Preferred Broker
As you may recall, Governor Newsom signed an executive order on May 6, 2020 creating a temporary, rebuttable presumption that COVID-19…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 – HOW MANY OFFICERS TO HIRE
Recruitment and RetentionHOW MANY OFFICERS TO HIRE
Armand Adkins, Security Alliance Group
Once a client realizes that there is a need for security officers in their business, home, or event, the next issue they face is how many officers they need to hire. This is…
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The Californian 2020 Q3 -LAWSUIT DE JOUR: ADA WEBSITE COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS
LegalLAWSUIT DE JOUR: ADA WEBSITE COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS
Barry A. Bradley, Esq. and Mark I. Melo, Esq., Bradley & Gmelich, CALSAGA Network Partner
In CALSAGA’s Annual Conference last October, we warned about the rise in lawsuits based…
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BSIS Update
UncategorizedCALSAGA President David Chandler, along with several other Executive Board Members, met virtually with BSIS Chief Lynne Andres and BSIS staff this week. After recently returning to the office, BSIS employees are once again working remotely due…
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CALSAGA Annual Conference Transitions to a Virtual Format
UncategorizedDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CALSAGA Board of Directors have elected to transition the 2020 CALSAGA Annual Conference to a virtual format.This decision was made as a safety precaution for our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors,…
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Workers Compensation & COVID-19
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from Shaun Kelly of CALSAGA Preferred Broker Tolman & Wiker regarding workers compensation benefits and
COVID-19.
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Heat Injury Prevention
UncategorizedAs an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from Shaun Kelly of CALSAGA Preferred Broker Tolman & Wiker.
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Legal Pointers as Your Clients Return to Work
UncategorizedThis month's Security University Lite Webinar takes place in less than two weeks!
Barry Bradley, Esq. and Jaimee Wellerstein, Esq. of CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich will provide some quick practical pointers to help your…