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Facility staff and security officer in a lobby training session with a slide showing reporting steps and de-escalation cues.
Compliance & Risk

California SB-553 requires every employer to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) by July 1, 2025. Facility managers must lead compliance by drafting plans, training staff, logging incidents, and conducting risk assessments—while avoiding pitfalls like “binder-only” policies and missed documentation. Done right, SB-553 compliance strengthens both safety and trust.

12 min read
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
Monitoring center with video wall and an outdoor retail lot where a security vehicle responds at night.
Technology & Innovation

A 2025 guide to hybrid security models, showing when remote guarding with UL-827 certified monitoring outperforms traditional guard-only strategies — and when on-site officers remain essential.

13 min read
Back of a BID Patrol officer watching a Los Angeles intersection as a marked AGS Protect security van passes, with palm trees and the Hollywood sign in the background.
Business Improvement Districts (BID)

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Los Angeles are shifting from traditional guard-heavy patrols to “Clean & Safe 2.0,” a hybrid model that blends outreach, remote monitoring, mobile response, and data-driven reporting. This approach improves safety, accountability, and community trust while cutting costs.

11 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
Retail entrance with a uniformed security officer assisting a shopper while a discreet ceiling-mounted camera monitors foot traffic at the doorway.
Retail Security

A practical, SoCal-focused guide for retail owners and property managers on cutting shrink from the parking lot to the POS with a hybrid model—AI monitoring + on-demand guards—delivering measurable savings and better coverage.

8 min read
Event stage in Los Angeles with security officers watching for a FOH crowd surge.
Operations & Management

A complete 2025 guide to event security in Los Angeles — covering permits, crowd control, hybrid security strategies, and real cost breakdowns for organizers.

10 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
An AGS Protect Officer greeting shoppers during the day and AI monitoring cameras at night
Technology & Innovation

Hybrid security blends AI-powered cameras with on-site or mobile guards, delivering smarter coverage at lower cost. This guide shows how “right-sized” protection shifts by hour of day—guards when visibility matters, cameras when efficiency counts. See examples for retail centers, HOAs, and office campuses to cut costs while strengthening safety.

6 min read

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