cost-savings

4 articles

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
Armed vs. Unarmed vs. Hybrid Security: Costs, Risks, and When Each Fits (2025 Guide)

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.

AGS Protect
9 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
Retail entrance with a uniformed security officer assisting a shopper while a discreet ceiling-mounted camera monitors foot traffic at the doorway.
Retail Security
Retail Theft Playbook: Parking Lot to POS—Hybrid Security That Cuts Shrink

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.

AGS Protect
8 min read
Event stage in Los Angeles with security officers watching for a FOH crowd surge.
Operations & Management
Event Security in Los Angeles: Permits, Crowd Control, and Costs (Complete 2025 Guide)

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

AGS Protect
10 min read

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