Security Resources

Practical guides, templates, and real-world results to help you plan, budget, and run a modern hybrid security program in LA & OC.

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High-value guides, case studies, and budgeting insights to optimize your security program

Triptych image showing an armed guard at a high-risk storefront, an unarmed concierge in a lobby, and a monitoring center supervising multiple properties.
Operations & Management

A comprehensive guide for Southern California property managers, HOAs, and BIDs comparing the cost, risks, and ROI of armed, unarmed, and hybrid security models in 2025.

9 min read
Security guard and surveillance cameras at a Los Angeles property representing rising security costs in 2025.
Compliance & Risk

A 2025 guide to security costs in Los Angeles and Orange County, breaking down guard rates, cost drivers, and hybrid solutions that lower spend without sacrificing safety.

13 min read
A professional AGS Protect security officer with a visible shoulder patch uses a tablet to monitor cloud-based access control and AI camera alerts inside a bright, glass-walled Class A office lobby with digital dashboards and entry gates.
Technology & Innovation

A practical guide for retail, office, and portfolio operators on how to roll out AI cameras and cloud-based access control across multiple sites. Covers challenges, benefits, ROI, and a step-by-step playbook for smarter, cost-effective security.

12 min read

Tools & Downloads

Ready-to-use templates and calculators for security planning

Downloads include a board-friendly version you can present as-is

DOCX
Post Orders Template
Ready to copy for lobbies, rovers, events
XLSX
Hybrid Cost Comparison Worksheet
Swap guard hours for monitoring/patrol; see 12–18mo payback
XLSX
Security KPI Tracker
Track incidents, response times, device uptime, and patrol logs
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