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Member Support + Upcoming Webinar

As a member service organization, CALSAGA strives to serve our members and the industry to the best of our ability. In addition to the Member Benefits we normally provide, CALSAGA is proud that we have been able to support our members during this unprecedented time in the following ways.

Free Monthly Educational Webinars
CALSAGA has temporarily suspended the scheduling of our management training program Security University which is a two-day in-person event. Beginning in April, we are hosting a series of monthly Security University Lite Webinars in the interim of being about to host physical events. Our next Security University Lite Webinar: Handling Legal Pitfalls During COVID-19 will take place on Wednesday, June 24th at 10am. Barry Bradley and Jaimee Wellerstein of CALSAGA Legal Advisor Bradley & Gmelich will provide some quick practical pointers to help your organization deal with both internal as well as external legal threats as your client’s return to work. This webinar is FREE for members. Register Now

Free Face Masks
Due to our non-profit status and our support for essential services member companies and thanks to the California Office of Emergency Services, CALSAGA has acquired tens of thousands of disposable masks which we are able to distribute to our member companies. To date our team has received 20,000 masks which will be shipped to members by the end of this week. 30,000 more are scheduled to arrive and be shipped to our members in the coming weeks. If you are a CALSAGA Member and have not already requested masks you can do so here: More Information about Requesting Masks

 

 

Information and Resource Sharing
CALSAGA strives to disseminate information and access to resources always but especially during this time.

Expedited Guard Card Processing Assistance
In March BSIS Chief Lynne Andres agreed to work with CALSAGA to expedite the processing of new Guard Cards. CALSAGA submitted expedite requests for more than 100 officers to the BSIS on behalf of our members. (Please note that effective June 1st the BSIS has resumed normal processing activities.)

Subcontractor List
View a list of CALSAGA members have a surplus of officers
If you are interested in subcontracting please contact the member company directly.

 

Register for the Live Webinar Now

 

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BSIS Update from the Department of Consumer Affairs

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the Department of Consumer Affairs of which the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services is a division.

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Order Waiving Requalification Requirements for Private Investigators, Private Patrol Operators, and Alarm Company Agents 

On March 4, 2020, the Governor proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare to respond to an increasing number of individuals requiring medical care and hospitalization as a result of a broader spread of COVID-19.

Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-40-20, during the State of Emergency, the Director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may, for licensing agencies within the Department, waive any statutory or regulatory continuing education requirements pertaining to individuals licensed pursuant to Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code for a period of 60 days.

Accordingly, for individuals whose firearm permits expire between March 31, 2020, and May 29, 2020, the Director temporarily waives Business and Professions Code sections 7542.11, subdivision (b)(2), 7583.32, subdivision (b)(2), and 7596.7, subdivision (c), and California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 633, subdivisions (a) and (b)(1), to the extent they require such individuals to complete a fourth training course, examination and range qualification in order to renew a firearm permit.

Permittees must satisfy any waived renewal requirements within 60 days of this order. 

This temporary waiver does not relieve such individuals from timely complying with any other renewal requirements, including completing and submitting the required renewal forms to the governing licensing agency.

As a result of this waiver, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services may renew firearm permits despite noncompliance with the statutory or regulatory requalification renewal requirements identified above. Such renewal shall, however, be subject to revocation if the permittee does not satisfy the waived renewal requirements within 60 days of this order.

This order is effective immediately but may be amended as circumstances require.

Dated May 29, 2020

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CALSAGA Member Benefit: Free Masks

CALSAGA has masks to share with our members!

We appreciate the efforts of you and your officers and want to do what we can to assist you in staying safe.

CALSAGA has acquired an order of 20,000 disposable masks which we are able to distribute to our member companies (while supplies last).  CALSAGA was able to apply for these masks from the California Office of Emergency Services due to our non-profit status and our support for  essential services member companies.  The disposable ear loop face masks are three ply and latex free. Have fun with a online lightning link pokies australia.

Number of Officers Number of Masks Which May Be Requested
1 to 10 50
11 to 25 100
26 to 50 200
51+ 500

Masks are available at no cost to members and CALSAGA will cover the shipping costs. Requests for masks will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Submit a Request for Masks

To submit a request for masks click the link above or send an email to members@calsaga.org with the following information:
  • Company Name:
  • Contact Name:
  • Number of Officers (as listed in your CALSAGA Membership Profile):
  • Shipping Address:

Not a CALSAGA member? Learn more about CALSAGA Membership.

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Introducing CALSAGA’s Online Training Provider

CALSAGA is happy to announce ProtaTECH as our new Online Training Provider.

ProtaTECH’s program Security Officer Regulation Training (SORT) is an affordable web-based program that can be accessed anywhere with internet access, any time of day. 
SORT offers initial and continuing education training that satisfies the requirements of AB 2880 Training. Companies have the ability to purchase packages or individual courses to assign to employees. 
Purchase through CALSAGA to receive discounted pricing.

 

Purchase training from ProtaTECH through SORT

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Upcoming Webinar + Training Opportunities

The response to last month’s Security University Lite Webinar was great! Don’t miss the next one which is less than two weeks away.

Register Now for the Live Webinar

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Last month during our Security University Lite Webinar: Navigating Human Resources During a Pandemic attendees were reminded and encouraged to ensure that all employees and supervisors were in training compliance.

Purchase CALSAGA’s Sexual Harassment Training

An Explanation of Sexual Harassment Training Requirements from CALSAGA’s Legal Advisor

Remember that despite the shelter-in-place order, training requirements are still in place. CALSAGA offers for sale exclusively to members AB 2880 training materials which were designed for classroom training and could be adapted for a Zoom meeting or other virtual format. Each module includes four files in PDF format: Electronic Textbook, Instructor’s Presentation (similar to a PowerPoint but in PDF format), Test, Answer Key.

Purchase CALSAGA’s AB 2880 Training for Security Officers

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The Californian Second Quarter 2020

The 2020 second quarter edition of The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA is now available!

Click here to read The Californian.

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COVID-19 Update: Mask Orders and Emergency Paid Leave

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information and links to resources below.

In a press conference this week Governor Gavin Newsom stated that there is no established timeline for removing the shelter-in-place order.

While the state has not mandated the use of masks, many cities and counties are enforcing restrictions. View a list of Local Orders/Ordinances Requiring the Wearing of Face Coverings. 

If your business operates in San Francisco, San Jose and/or Los Angeles please make sure to review the information below regarding city-specific leave information. Please note that this is not meant to be an all inclusive list but rather information that has come to our attention we felt our membership would benefit from.

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Thank you to those who joined us on April 22nd for CALSAGA’s first Security University Lite Webinar: Navigating Human Resources During a Pandemic.

Please save the date for the next Security University Lite Webinar which will take place Wednesday, May 20th at 10am. Details and registration will be available soon.

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COVID-19 Updates from CALSAGA

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Register Now: Navigating HR during a Pandemic + PSI Testing Centers Update

Don’t wait to register for our upcoming webinar!

Register for the Live Webinar Now

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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 the BSIS.

Effective Monday, April 13th, 2020, PSI has opened seven (7) additional examination sites for the Firearms Assessment and the Private Patrol Operator (PPO) examination. The following is a complete list:
Agoura Hills:  30851 Agoura Rd, Suite 302, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Atascadero:  7305 Morro Rd, Suite 201A, Atascadero, CA 93422
El Monte – Santa Fe Springs:  10330 Pioneer Blvd, Suite 285, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Lawndale:  The Baytower Corporate Center: 15901 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 330, Lawndale, CA 90260
Redding:  2861 Churn Creek, Unit C, Redding, CA 96002
Riverside:  7888 Mission Grove Parkway S., Suite 130, Riverside, CA 92508
Sacramento:  8950 Cal Center Dr, Suite 158, Sacramento, CA 95826
San Francisco:  150 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94134
Santa Clara:  2936 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Santa Rosa:  160 Wikiup Dr, Suite 105, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Ventura:  4245 Market St, Suite 208, Ventura, CA 93003
Visalia:  3400 W Mineral King Ave, Suite D, Visalia, CA 93291

If you received a Notice of Eligibility for the Firearms Assessment or PPO QM Examination, and would like to move forward with taking the exams, please follow the instructions provided to you in the letters received. Alternatively, you can call PSI toll-free at: 1-800-733-9267.

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COVID-19 Updates from CALSAGA

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COVID-19 Employment Policies

As 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.

As you may know, on March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), emergency legislation in effect from April 1st through December 31st. The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide employees with additional paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Generally, the FFCRA provides:
1. Expanded family and medical leave that is provided when parents can’t work because their children’s schools or child care services are closed due to the pandemic (this even applies to businesses who would not otherwise qualify for FMLA);
2. 80 hours of additional emergency paid sick leave for employees unable to work (or telework) due to COVID-19;
3. Tax credits for employers related to the paid leave mandated by the FFCRA; and
4. Employers are required to provide notice to employees.

Even in challenging times, it is critical for employers to stay compliant with wage & hour laws, and to keep employees informed of changes in order to minimize risk later. That’s why CALSAGA’s legal advisor, Bradley & Gmelich LLP has been working with its clients to provide them with a package of FFCRA-compliant employment policies, as well as easy-to-use forms for their employees to use. Bradley & Gmelich has offered to provide the same policies and forms to you, as well as easy-to-follow instructions, at a reduced CALSAGA rate of $500 for the package (they are providing this package to their non-CALSAGA clients for $750). In addition, Bradley & Gmelich is donating 10% of the proceeds of each policy package back to CALSAGA!

To obtain your discounted Coronavirus employment policy package, contact Bradley & Gmelich at:
COVID19@BGlawyers.com
(818) 243-5200
www.bglawyers.com

 

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Upcoming Webinar: Navigating HR during a Pandemic + Updates from the BSIS

Register for the Live Webinar Now

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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 the BSIS.

The Bureau would like to update its licensees on the following issues:

1.  Disciplinary Review Committees: The Bureau is looking into ways to coordinate hearings in accordance with Bagley-Keene and Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders. To date, the Bureau will not be scheduling any hearings during the month of April and will reevaluate conditions in May.

2.  Firearms Initial Permits/Assessment Deadlines:  The Bureau understands that there are applicants with Firearms Assessment eligibility deadlines on or after March 20 that were unable to schedule to take the Assessment due to PSI closures. Assessment eligibility deadlines that are on or after March 20 will be extended 60 days, as long as the application is not expired. Please note below that PSI is opening under limited conditions for the Assessment.

3.  Firearms Renewal Permits: With the closure of many firing ranges, it has become difficult to obtain range qualifications during this time. The Bureau is working with the DCA Leadership team to identify any waivers for the Bureau that fall under the Governor’s Executive Orders. Stay tuned for more information on this issue.

4.  Exposed/Open Carry While Permits Are Pending: We have received reports that licensees have heard BSIS is allowing firearms applicants to expose/open carry while their permits are pending. This is NOT true; we are not allowing this. At this time, you still must wait until your permit is approved before carrying a firearm while on duty as a BSIS licensee.

5.  Firearms Assessment and Private Patrol Operator (PPO) Qualified Manager (QM) Examination Sites: Some PSI test administration centers for the Firearms Assessment and the PPO QM Examination have temporarily reopened under limited conditions. The open sites are as follows, and most will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

–  Sacramento: 8950 Cal Center Dr, Suite 158, Sacramento, CA 95826
–  Redding: 2861 Churn Creek, Unit C, Redding, CA 96002
–  San Francisco: 150 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94134
–  Lawndale: The Baytower Corporate Center: 15901 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 330, Lawndale, CA 90260
–  Agoura Hills: 30851 Agoura Rd, Suite 302, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

NOTE: If you received a Notice of Eligibility for the Firearms Assessment or PPO QM Examination, and would like to move forward with taking the exams, please follow the instructions provided to you in the letters received.

6.  BreEZe “Splash” Page: The initial page when you access BreEZe has information about waivers granted by the DCA director under Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-39-20. These waivers apply to licensees in Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code. This does not apply to BSIS licensees. If and when we receive relief from the Governor for our licensees, we will send another email blast and publish a notice on the Bureau’s website.

7.  Expediting Applications for Security Guards: We understand that there is an increased need in some areas for more licensed security guards, and BSIS is accepting requests to expedite security guard applications. This service is only available through April 30th.*

Requests to Expedite:
Submit the following required information to BSISrushapp@dca.ca.gov
a. LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
b. Date of Birth
c. Social Security Number
d. ATI number (located on the bottom of the specified Live Scan Form)

IMPORTANT: Requests for 2 or more applications MUST be submitted via excel spreadsheet with all the required information.

Please note that expedited requests are completed in the order in which they are received. Submitting your request does not automatically ensure licensure. Deficient applications and DOJ/FBI fingerprint response delays can increase overall processing times.

As always, we want to emphasize that our online initial and renewal license processes are much faster than paper applications. We are still accepting paper applications, however please note that our online processing times are usually weeks faster. See our processing times here:  https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/app_processing_timeframes.shtml

*subject to extension based on security needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Updates from CALSAGA

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