thought-leadership

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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
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)
BID Clean & Safe 2.0: Outreach, Patrol Heatmaps, and Incident Reporting That Works

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.

AGS Protect
11 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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