Guides
Security Guides for Property Managers & Business Owners
Plain-English answers about hiring security guards in California.
How Much Does a Security Guard Cost in California? What Affects the Price
What changes the price of unarmed guards, armed guards and mobile patrol in Southern California, and how to get an accurate quote fast.
Armed vs. Unarmed Security Guards: Which Do You Need?
A plain-English comparison of armed and unarmed guards, what each costs, and which properties need which.
How to Check a California Security Company's License (BSIS PPO)
Before you hire a security guard company in California, verify its Private Patrol Operator license in two minutes. Here is how.
Fire Watch in California: When You Need It and What It Involves
When the fire alarm or sprinkler system goes down, the fire department can require a fire watch. What that means and how to set it up fast.
HOA Security: Guard, Patrol or Both? A Guide for Boards and Managers
How HOA boards and community managers choose between gate guards, overnight guards and mobile patrol, and how to show residents it is working.