Compliance & Risk

Covers California BSIS licensing, UL-827 monitoring standards, SB-553 workplace violence prevention, and other regulations affecting security programs.

2 articles

Facility staff and security officer in a lobby training session with a slide showing reporting steps and de-escalation cues.
Compliance & Risk
California SB553 Workplace Violence Plan: What Facility Managers Must Do in 2025

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.

AGS Protect
12 min read
Security guard and surveillance cameras at a Los Angeles property representing rising security costs in 2025.
Compliance & Risk
Hiring Security in Los Angeles (and OC): What It Costs and How to Choose the Right Mix

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.

AGS Protect
13 min read

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