A decade ago, many California property owners bought security the way they bought janitorial service:
Our security blog is written by the licensed professionals who run Safeguard On Demand’s field operations every day. Each guide answers a real question we hear from property managers, HOA boards, general contractors, hospital administrators, event planners and business owners across California, from what a licensed armed security guard is legally allowed to do, to how much professional security costs and how to protect a construction site overnight.
Browse every article by topic below. When you are ready to put a plan in place, our team will build one around your property, starting with a free on-site security assessment.
Protecting job sites, equipment, inventory and logistics facilities.
Apartments, condominiums, HOAs and gated neighborhoods.
Concerts, private events, VIPs and corporate executives.
What officers can do legally, when armed coverage makes sense and the skills that matter.
Hospitals, hotels, dealerships, offices, business parks and parking lots.
Mobile patrol, electronic security, Cal/OSHA SB 553 and a changing threat landscape.
City and regional guides for Southern and Northern California.
Cost, licensing, contracts and the questions to ask before you sign.
Updates from Safeguard On Demand.
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