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History Log makes its return to the pages of Observed & Reported this Spring. This year we wish to focus on the California private security industry during the period of 1960 through 1979. If you have photos that depict officers, equipment and security vehicles from that era, please contact Darin Williams at selectpatrol@earthlink.net .
2 found guilty in guard's killing - Miami Herald
Security guard Luis Brito was killed by a shot to the heart, fired as he tried to protect a Coral Gables jewelry store from masked robbers in 2003. A Miami-Dade jury decided Wednesday that two men who didn't shoot Brito, and weren't even in the Merrick Park Mayor's jewelry store when Brito was killed, should be held responsible for his murder.
As a reminder, CALSAGA is hosting two meal and rest break seminars on Tuesday, February 12 at the Hyatt Sacramento and Wednesday, February 13 at the Sheraton Cerritos. If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance at one of the seminars, we encourage you to contact our office today at (916) 930-0552.
Click here to download an invitation that was mailed to all PPOs in California. There you will find useful information on cost, location and a list of confirmed speakers.
We are thrilled to have Laura Innes from Simpson, Garrity & Innes speak again and provide attendees invaluable information on their legal options as it pertains to the meal and rest break issue. Laura has been kind enough to speak at several of our annual conferences and I can promise you, you definitely don’t want to miss it!
Parking at the Sheraton Cerritos is free and the Hyatt Sacramento has agreed to validate a significant portion of the standard rate. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the number listed above or via email at whodges@calsaga.org. Additionally, for vendors interested in sponsoring the event, please contact me and I can give you more specifics.
Bouncer, former candidate convicted of impersonating a security guard - Waco Tribune
A man in Texas was found guilty of impersonating a security officer. He worked as a bar bouncer and contended that bouncers don't need to be licensed.
Bill would curb use of restraints by school security guards - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
School security guards would be barred from using handcuffs, pepper spray or bodily force to subdue misbehaving students, under a bill that state lawmakers are considering.
Covington police make six more drug arrests - St. Tammany News Banner
Police coordinated with hospital private security to make drug arrests near facility.
Police search for suspects in assault of a bouncer - Austin American-Statesman
Police are looking for at least two men in connection with the aggravated assault of a security guard at a Northeast Austin nightclub last weekend.
The February issue of Security Director News is now available to read. Click here to download the electronic version.
Man accused of shoplifting, scuffle with guard - Newark (OH) Advocate
A Newark man is accused of fighting a department-store security guard Friday evening during an attempted shoplifting.
Security guard dies after being run over by truck - The Huntsville (AL) Times
Thomas Robert O'Reilly of Bridgeport, a security guard, died after being run over by a truck.
Security beefed up in high-rise - Jersey Journal
The brutal assault and robbery that left a mother of two covered in blood in the hallway of her apartment building last Sunday has spurred her neighbors to call for beefed-up security in their Downtown Jersey City complex.
Waukegan school security guards charged in payroll scam - Chicago Tribune
Two Waukegan public school security guards were charged last week with felony theft, accused of a scheme in which they were paid for hours they did not work.
Former county judge candidate, topless bar bouncer on trial in security guard impersonation - Waco Tribune
Jurors could decide today if a former Waco topless bar bouncer who ran for McLennan County judge is guilty of impersonating a security guard.
If you have ever wanted to serve CALSAGA, now more than ever is an excellent time to involve yourself as a member of one of our committees!
Each of our committees are instrumental in the success of our Association and your involvement is critical to our continued success. Being a member of one of our committees does involve a time commitment on your part, but nothing that will ever become too overwhelming.
While some of our committees meet more frequently than others, most of our committees meet a few times throughout the year and generally over a conference call. Each committee has an assigned Committee Chair who will delegate certain tasks, as well as ask for your input and guidance on certain issues pertaining to that committee.
Click here for a list of the committees for your reference. In the interest of time, please let me know no later than Monday, February 4 if you would like to participate in one of our committees. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (916) 930-0552 or via email at whodges@calsaga.org.
Screams Ignored - The Jersey Journal
Neighbors of the woman who was found bleeding and unconscious in the hallway of her Jersey City apartment building last weekend heard screams, but no one called police or the building's security for hours.
Armed guard may be posted at Normandy meetings - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
An armed guard soon may be a regular sight at board meetings of the Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District.
Security guard shoots Dewey man after ice bomb incident - Prescott Daily Courier
A Yavapai Downs security guard shot and wounded a Dewey man shortly after he and his three friends set off a dry ice bomb early Saturday morning.
Security improves for apartment residents - Ashbury Park Press
A month after the murder of Cesar Torralba, there have been no investigative breakthroughs in the hunt for his killer, but some say his death has made the 300 block of Sixth Avenue a safer place, including the addition of private security officers.
Bowling Alley Security Guards - Kitsap (WA) Sun
A 20-year-old man suspected of drinking alcohol at Bremerton Lanes Friday night was chased and subdued by security guards.
Man shot dead by nightclub security - Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger, WAPT-TV, WLBT-TV
Jackson police say they are still determining whether a night club security guard who fatally shot an armed man wearing a bullet-resistant vest early Friday morning acted in self-defense.
Good for security guards, and us - Los Angeles Times
Labor agreements are usually private affairs, resulting from give-and-take bargaining between management and workers. Yet such accords often benefit the public at large, and rarely is that more clearly the case than in the recently concluded tentative agreement between commercial property managers and a union representing thousands of security officers.
Missing security guard found dead - KOIN News 6, Portland
A missing security guard from Eugene has been found dead in his submerged vehicle. Anthony (Tony) Grayson was last seen Friday leaving his Falls Creek home for work. He never arrived for his afternoon shift at Hynix in Eugene and was reported missing Sunday.
Vigil focuses on justice for security officers - Workday Minnesota
A faith vigil in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Holiday Inn Metrodome brought attention to the plight of security officers at Hannon Security Services, who face racial discrimination and a lack of access to affordable health care.
Security guard faces sex charges - The Express Times, New Jersey
An Easton Hospital security guard faces charges after he sexually assaulted another employee about a year ago, police said. Ralph Robles, 37, of Glendale Avenue in Bethlehem was working during the early morning hours of Jan. 7, 2007, when he put another employee into a headlock and sexually assaulted her, Wilson Borough police Detective William Crouse said.
A new message from BSIS Chief Paul Johnson was posted to the BSIS website this morning. In his message, Chief Johnson summarizes the progress their agency made in 2007 and gives some perspective on what to expect in 2008.
Click here to read the message.
Fake guards rob teen at mall - The Jersey Journal, ABC7 News
Two men impersonating plainclothes security guards tricked a 16-year-old shopper at Newport Centre Mall into following them outside to be patted down as a suspected shoplifter - and then they stole his wallet.
Man arrested in assault on bridge security guard - El Paso Times
Pablo Aragon, 29, of El Paso has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 1 assault on security guard Cruz Vite at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry.
Grocery Store Guard Shoots At Shoplifting Suspect - Channel 2 TV, Houston
A grocery store security guard opened fire on a shoplifting suspect on Tuesday.
20-Year-Old Security Guard Missing - KOIN-TV, Eugene, OR
Authorities are alerting the public about a 20-year-old man reported missing Sunday.
Impersonating mall security guards, two men rob teen - New Jersey Blog
Two men impersonating security guards tricked a 16-year-old shopper at Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City into following them outside to be patted down as a suspected shoplifter -- then they stole his wallet, reports said.
No job security for security guard - Press of Atlantic City New Jersey
Two months ago, Benjamin Thomas lost his job as a retail security guard in Egg Harbor Township. He worked as many as 40 hours per week, earning $8.50 per hour. Twelve job applications later, the 44-year-old has yet to work again and collect the one thing that would sustain him: a paycheck.
Off-duty cop shoots teen who allegedly tried to bring gun to school - Chicago Tribune
An off-duty Chicago police officer on Tuesday shot a 16-year-old boy who brought a gun to a South Side high school, officials said. A security officer at the school patted down the youth and discovered a gun.
As you know, a few weeks ago CALSAGA decided to password protect our blog in response to a pattern of inappropriate activity that we had been tracking over a few months. While this has been effective in eliminating unwarranted comments, the overall daily web hits to the blog have slightly dropped.
In an effort to increase web traffic to our blog, what we have decided to do is make the CALSAGA blog available for anyone to view again. Additionally, we have created a “member- only” blog for sensitive information we want to communicate out to our members. We will inform members when there is something new on the member only blog when appropriate.
For those of you who already have the username and password that we distributed out a few weeks ago to view the normal blog, you will be able to use that for the member-only blog. If you are a member and would like a username and password, please email me at whodges@calsaga.org and I’ll be more than happy to set you up.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Deal to boost security guards' pay - Los Angeles Times
Union officials representing thousands of private security guards in Los Angeles have struck a landmark deal with several property management companies that provide security to 80% of the commercial real estate in Los Angeles County.
Man paralyzed by security guard's stray bullet dies - The Canton Republic
A man awarded $52.4 million after being paralyzed by security guard’s stray bullet at Skyline Terrace in October 2006 died Monday night.
Man receives 20 years for killing security guard - Lawrence Journal World & News
A Wyandotte County judge has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting a security guard who was loading an ATM.
Cemetery hires security guards - San Jose Mercury News
A Union Cemetery official has hired overnight security guards to patrol the historic cemetery that had more than 60 headstones vandalized last week.
Security guard shoots man at Lake of the Woods - The Star Exponent, Virginia
A security guard at Lake of the Woods in Orange County shot a man in the hip shortly after midnight Sunday, causing a minor injury.
Library losing that de facto shelter feeling - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Sonoma County Library officials said problems with unruly patrons have dramatically fallen at the downtown Santa Rosa branch, six months after security guards began daily patrols of the facility.
Security guard shows his artistic side - Kansas City Star
The staff at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods knows John Sutton as a dependable and dedicated security officer.
Man sentenced to 20 years for mudering security guard - Kansas City Star
Wyandotte County judge this afternoon sentenced Michael A. Baldwin to 20 years in prison for the 1996 fatal shooting of a security guard while he serviced an ATM.
The December/January issue of Security Executive, published by the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO) is now available in a pdf form. Click here to download the issue. As you may have noticed, CALSAGA has made a concerted effort to share more information from the national perspective and will continue to do so.
School misconduct case sparks student walkout - East Valley Junction, ABC15-TV, CBS13-TV, KTAR-FM Radio, Phoenix
Dozens of Apache Junction High School students walked off campus Thursday to protest the administration’s handling of misconduct allegations against a school security officer.
Mall Security Guard Shot Six Times - Action 2 News, CBS46-TV, Atlanta
Police are searching for three men they believe shot a security guard at a discount mall.
Chicago police officer working as bank security guard foils robbery attempt at Ravenswood bank - Chicago Tribune
An off-duty Chicago police officer working as a security guard foiled a robbery at a North Side bank Thursday afternoon.
Guard for estate, boyfriend held in theft of two sculptures - The Oregonian
Police arrested a security guard and her boyfriend Thursday in the theft of two large sculptures taken last month from the Northwest Portland estate of Jean Vollum, a philanthropist and art patron who died in June.
MTMC security guard charged with burglary, theft - The Murfreesboro Post
Burglary and theft charges were filed against a Middle Tennessee Medical Center security guard videotaped while allegedly stealing cash from a new mother’s boutique last week.
2 arrested in shootout that killed 1 at Richland Hills complex - Dallas Morning News
Two men face drug charges in connection with a fatal shootout Sunday morning that left a security guard injured.
New report: 7 guards caught sleeping at Y-12 - Knoxville News
A federal spokesman at the Y-12 nuclear weapons plant today corrected said there had been at least seven instances of security guards sleeping on the job or otherwise being "inattentive."
Man bites security guard during Fremont DVD theft - Oakland Tribune
A 27-year-old man could face felony charges today after he bit a security guard on the arm as he tried to evade arrest for stealing DVDs.
Man Who Attacked Guards Could Be FBI Most Wanted - WCCO-TV, Bloomington
An attack on two security guards at a local Wal-Mart could lead police to a man wanted by the FBI.
Arrest made in DeKalb police killings Arrest made in DeKalb police killings - Atlanta Journal Constitution
DeKalb County Police have arrested one man in the shooting deaths of two off-duty officers who were working as security guards.
School board debates additional outdoor security guard - Ft. Washington/Montgomery News Herald
Pennridge High School employs two security guards now, and the school's administrator believes the school needs a third, but not all on the school board agree.
School board considers private security for Kingston High - The Kingston (NY) Daily Freeman
Members of the Board of Education on Wednesday discussed the merits of employing a private security firm at Kingston High School, replacing the off-duty city police officers who now patrol the Broadway campus.
The Death of Dwayne Duncan - The Anniston Star, AL
There is nothing the city of Anniston can do to bring back Dwayne "Richard" Duncan, the 22-year-old Ashland man who died in a New Year's nightclub shooting on Wilmer Avenue. In that sense, his death is a story already told. But the events that led to Duncan's passing have splashed light on the subject of private security guards hired by Anniston businesses, particularly bars and restaurants.
Former guard returns badge, uniform months after resignation - WTVF, Nashville
John Kennedy, an ex-Wackenhut employee, is cleaning out his closet to return what wasn't really his to keep including Wackenhut security uniforms, ID and a key. He worked for Wackenhut security at Metro Water Services. He helped protect the city's water supply.
Security guard injured in scuffle with armed shoplift suspect - Channel 8, Oregon
What began as a shoplift attempt turned into a brawl at a northeast Portland Fred Meyers store on Tuesday morning, police said. Just before 10 a.m., a security guard confronted a shoplifting suspect who then pulled out weapons, said Sgt. Brian Schmautz, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau.
Beating death of security guard now becomes FBI case - KVIA, El Paso, Texas
The investigation into the death of a Paso del Norte bridge security guard will be taken over by the FBI since the bridge is federal property.
Security guard's 911 tape released - Star Telegram, Dallas Forth Worth
The security guard was breathing heavily but didn't sound panicked as he called 911 Sunday morning to report that he had been shot, according to a recording released Monday by Richland Hills police.
"I'm a security officer, and I've been shot," he said. "I've been shot in the abdomen."
New guards assigned to courtyards - Yale Daily News
It may have happened quietly, but Yalies returned last weekend to a campus under the protection of a beefed-up security detail. A Yale Security program begun Jan. 7 designated six permanent security officers to patrol courtyards daily between 4 p.m. and 12 a.m. in order to establish a more concrete presence within the residential colleges.
Gurnee Mills guards glide in style - Lake County News Sun, Chicago
Gurnee Mills still has its Mall Walkers, those hardy souls who can be spotted hoofing briskly toward the entrance of JC Penney or Circuit City -- then doing an immediate U-turn to start another lap. But you can bet money that they aren't doing 12 mph. Or using gyroscopic sensors.
Elgin cop on restricted duty after brawl - The Courier News
Police Officer Chris Darr has been taken off desk duty while the department investigates his actions immediately after a New Year's Eve brawl in which nine people were arrested and three sent to a hospital.
Govt to hire taxi rank security guards - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Acting Territory and Municipal Services Minister Andrew Barr says the security guards will work with police to ensure passengers and drivers are safe. At the weekend, taxi drivers and members of the public became involved in a scuffle at the Civic rank which led to a drivers' strike.
Police union sues city over use of security guards - The Province
The president of the Vancouver Police Union has launched a legal challenge to city council's plan to spend almost $1 million in public money for private security guards to patrol city streets.
USF renews contract with guards for $1M - St. Petersburg Times
The University of South Florida remains deadlocked in its contract talks with the union representing campus police, but administrators this year will pay $1-million to keep unarmed security guards on the Tampa campus.
6 Die in Kabul Hotel Blast - Sofia News Agency
At least six people have died in a Taleban attack on a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital, Kabul late on Monday. Among the dead are a Norwegian journalist and a US citizen as well as a number of security guards of the Serena hotel, BBC reported.
MTMC security guard charged with burglary, theft - The Murfreesboro Post
Burglary and theft charges were filed against a Middle Tennessee Medical Center security guard videotaped while allegedly stealing cash from a new mother’s boutique last week, authorities said.
Woman, son arrested after disturbance at Central Mall - Salina Journal
Salina police used a Taser and pepper spray Friday to subdue a Solomon woman arrested for trespassing at Central Mall. Mall security officers confronted Holli A. Smith, 43, and her son Andrew J. Smith, 15, both of Solomon, about 7 p.m. Friday, saying they weren’t allowed to be in the mall.
Security forces arrest two Somaliweyn security staff - Committee to protect journalists
According to Somaliweyn Radio sources, security agents seized reporter Bashir Mohammed Abdulkadir at the station and took him to National Security Agency headquarters for questioning. Local journalists said the arrests may be connected to a reporting trip Abdulkadir was said to have made to Eritrea, although no official reason was disclosed.
Two Y-12 guards caught sleeping on the job in past four years - WVLT- TV, Knoxville, TN
Two security guards at Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge were found snoozing at their post, according to federal authorities.
Security guard catches mall burglar - WFSB, Connecticut
A security guard caught a man who broke into the Buckland Hills Mall overnight, police said.
Senator Clinton, Leading Clergy, Community Leaders Support 'Stand For Security' Campaign - SunHerald
Senator Hillary Clinton, leading clergy and community leaders today voiced their support for Local 32BJ's campaign to raise standards for private security officers at an event at the Manhattan Center honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Brooklyn Congregations Together, a group of eleven churches in central Brooklyn, co-sponsored the event with Local 32BJ on the eve of Dr. King's birthday.
Security fears as Bhutto's son returns to studies in Oxford - AFP Online, England
Security was discreetly stepped up as the new term started Monday at Oxford University, where Benazir Bhutto's son has vowed to complete his student life despite being named her political heir.
Security guard shoots, kills man - Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram, NBC5-TV, FOX4-TV, Pegasus News
A shootout at a Richland Hills apartment complex early Sunday left a man dead and a security guard in the hospital.
Robbery Alters Thinking on Data Center Security - Computer World Magazine
As data becomes more valuable in an information world, the need to upgrade security is more evident. Security needs to be upgraded at data centers where personal information is stored.
Letter to the Editor: People must learn to protect themselves - Roanoke Times
A letter writer argues that an armed citizenry, not just police or armed private security, is needed to keep the public safe.
Security Guard Shot Dead At Va. Restaurant - NBC4-TV, Fredericksburg, VA
Officers were called to the Mi Casa Restaurant in the Central Park shopping center about 1:15 a.m. for several reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found the restaurant's security guard just inside the front door, suffering two gunshot wounds to the chest.
Brothers Allegedly Attack Trolley Station Guard - Channel 10 News, San Diego
Two brothers were arrested for allegedly fighting with a trolley station security guard in El Cajon who had confronted one of them for drinking beer.
Security Officer Accidentally Leaves Gun in Bathroom - Fox TV, and ABC24-TV, Memphis
A security officer in a Memphis courthouse accidentally left a loaded gun in a public bathroom there.
Man who shoots at security guard arrested - San Diego Union Tribune, Fox6-TV, San Diego
A Kaiser Permanente hospital employee angry at being chased out of a parking spot Thursday returned Friday and shot at a security guard with a pellet gun.
Phony Security Guard Steals $370,000 in Bold Bank Heist - Fox News, Washington DC
Police and the FBI are searching for a man who walked into a Wachovia branch bank on Pennsylvania Avenue posing as a security guard. The man was let into the vault and walked out with $370,000 dollars.
Man Says Security Guard Shot At Him - Channel 8 News, Oklahoma City
A man is lucky to be alive after he says a security guard fired several shots at him.
Security Guard Gives His Side Of Chapman Story - ABC News, Honolulu
A security guard's testimony is key in the trial of Tim Chapman.
Officer bitten during Neshannock bomb search - New Castle (PA) News
A security guard at Neshannock High was bitten by a bomb-sniffing dog as he was responding to a threat.
Homeless Man Accused Of Attacking Guard In Ybor - Tampa Bay News
A homeless man pretended to be a Tampa police officer Thursday night and ordered a Centro Ybor security guard to give him his gun before he attacked the guard with his fists.
Stokes Proposes Security Guard Ordinance - WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS
Ward three councilman Kenneth Stokes says he wants the businesses to provide security guards to protect customers and the business own the escalating violence at Jackson convenience stores.
Man tries to rob Phoenix Circle K, security guard shoots him - ABC15 News, Phoenix
A man trying to rob a Phoenix Circle K was shot during a scuffle with the security guard early Thursday morning.
Shoplifter hits guard with van, causes crash - Fremont Bulletin
A suspected shoplifter at Fremont Hub Shopping Center allegedly tried to run down security guards, then led police on a chase through the city prior to his capture.
Suspect in rape arrested - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
A local man suspected of impersonating an officer and raping a prostitute has been arrested. "He was not a police officer - not even a security guard," said Police Chief Joe Romero.
School board hears pleas for better security - Kingston (NY) Daily Freeman
An alleged sexual assault at a local high school, which took place during a gap in security coverage at the school, prompted parents to plea for better security.
Armed shoplifters flee from Goodyear JCPenney - Arizona Republica
Shoplifting turned into robbery Tuesday night when a woman racked a handgun and pointed it at a JCPenney security guard.
Shots Fired At Security Guard Overnight - Channel 8 News, Oklahoma City
Police are looking for a suspect who fired several shots at a security guard overnight. It happened at the Apache Manor Apartments.
RFTA bus security armed with stun guns - The Aspen Times
Security guards on late-night Roaring Fork Transportation Authority buses are now carrying stun guns as a way of being sure they can protect themselves, drivers and passengers from trouble.
The BSIS Journal posted today that they are seeking to form an advisory committee to help develop training curriculum for proprietary security officers as directed by Senate Bill 666. As a reminder, this was the legislation that CALSAGA sponsored and Governor Schwarzenegger signed late last year.
In the Governor's signing message, he instructed BSIS to form a committee and bring forth training recommendations by July 2008. As we had hoped, BSIS is already moving quickly to adopt regulations. It is important to note that CALSAGA will not have a seat on this committee, per the instructions of the bill.
We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of the advisory committee. Without question, this is good news and puts us one step closer to making training requirements mandatory for all security officers in California, whether you're an in-house or contract security officer.
Click here to read the notice.
No charges of murder for ex-cop - Indianapolis Star
A former Indianapolis police officer won't face murder charges in a deadly New Year's Day shooting outside a Far-Eastside bar that killed a bar security guard. Instead, he was charged with assisting a criminal.
Alleged stalker arrested again - Allentown Morning Call
New charges claim he threatened hospital guard while out on bail.
Man, security guard stabbed at party - Santa Cruz Sentinel
A 23-year-old Santa Cruz man and a security guard were injured during a fight outside a private party at the VFW Hall.
Mall Security Guards Caught In Act - Tyler Telegraph, KETK-TV News
Three security officers hired to guard an Abercrombie and Fitch store were arrested Wednesday for theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Hospital Assault - KTEN-TV, Denison, TX
A woman assaults an officer at a local hospital. After spitting on a security officer, the woman could face felony charges.
Security guard struck and killed trying to raise flag - Associated Press, Atlantic City Press
As reported yesterday, police say a motorist picking up her husband to attend Mass struck and killed an Ocean County security guard who was crossing the street to raise the American flag.
Metro billed for time when security guards were not on duty - Nashville City Paper
For three months last year the building that houses the Davidson County Election Commission was not guarded on Saturdays, but Metro was being billed anyway.
Security guard shot at NW Houston game room - Houston Chronicle
As we reported yesterday, the security officer shot at the Houston game room is recovering from his wounds.
Death of Security Guard Ruled a Homicide - KDBC-TV News, El Paso
The killing of a border bridge private security officer has been ruled a homicide after an autopsy.
U.Md. hospital security guard acquitted of assaulting doctor
Baltimore City Circuit Judge Lynn Stewart found guard Rodney Corban not guilty of a second-degree assault charge filed by Dr. Mohammed Hussain, 61, a Waldorf radiologist, who accused the guard of manhandling and humiliating him before his scheduled outpatient surgery for tongue cancer.
Dodger fan seeks $1 million over parking lot punch - Los Angeles Times
The fan, who was assaulted after the game and left legally blind in one eye, alleges that the Dodgers did not provide adequate security and that stadium security guards did not do enough to control unruly behavior.
Chaos preceded Durty Nelly shooting - Indianapolis Star
A chaotic scene preceded a New Year's Day shooting in which about a dozen bullets hit five people, killing one of them, a bar bouncer/security guard.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is poised to give his fifth State of the State tonight at the Capitol. In excerpts released earlier this morning, the Sacramento Bee reports that the Governor will blame the State's formulaic budgeting system for the estimated $14 billion deficit the State is facing. Moreover, the Governor will call for across-the-board cuts in favor of raising taxes.
CALSAGA will be closely watching how much money is allocated to the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS). As many of you know, CALSAGA applauded the Governor for increasing the BSIS budget in 2007-2008 by $1.4 million, which has been instrumental in BSIS' effort to hire enforcement agents to crack down on unlicensed activity.
Stay tuned....
Fired security guard says he's not to blame for data theft - The Tennessean
The security guard who was fired after computers with voters’ Social Security numbers were stolen from the Davidson County Election Commission says he wasn’t on duty at the time.In fact, Brendan Murphy said in a telephone interview, no one was on duty at the time.
Ocean County security guard, on way to raise flag, hit and killed by car - New Jersey Star Ledger
An Ocean County security guard crossing the street to raise the flag at the county complex in Toms River was killed today when she was struck by an elderly woman heading home from church.
Commissioners tighten restrictions at courthouse - The Reidsville Review
As part of new security rules at the courthouse, a private security firm will monitor new metal detectors and keep guns out of the building.
IMPD officer jailed in tavern killing - Indianapolis Star
A security video links an Indianapolis police officer to the New Year’s Day shooting that left one man, a bar security guard, dead and four others injured outside a Far-Eastside pub.
Guard's trial to begin in assault case - Baltimore Sun
The trial of a University of Maryland Medical Center security guard accused of assaulting a cancer patient in March as he performed a Muslim cleansing ritual is to begin today in Baltimore Circuit Court.
Security guard shot in face - ABC13 News, Houston
According to a witness, an unknown male walked up to the security guard, shot him point blank in the head and then started to pistol whip the guard.
CALSAGA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two meal and rest break seminars on Tuesday, February 12 at the Hyatt Sacramento and Wednesday, February 13 at the Sheraton Cerritos. Both events will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Click here to download a pdf invitation that will be mailed to all members this week.
It is our hope that these seminars provide a forum for information sharing, while uniting our industry to help resolve the most serious issue currently facing our industry. Confirmed speakers include Laura Innes from Simpson, Garrity & Innes who will give attendees a legal perspective on the issue, as well as Association Manager Jeff Flint and CALSAGA lobbyist Kelly Jensen from Sloat, Higgins and Jensen who will provide an update on our legislative efforts.
Registration fees are $50 for CALSAGA members and $65 for non-members. Continental breakfast will also be provided. If you would like to register, please contact our office at (916) 930-0552 and one of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me at whodges@calsaga.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Man fatally shot in Dallas parking lot - WFAA-TV, Dallas
Philip Washington was found shot in a parking lot and transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. While he was wearing a guard uniform when he was found in the State Bank and Trust parking lot, police said they are still unsure if Washington was working as a guard at the time of the shooting.
Local activist group, courthouse security disagree - Prescott (AZ) Daily Courier
A local anti-war group trying to meet at the county courthouse got into a confrontation with private security working at the building when it was discovered they did not have a meeting permit, but refused to leave.
Man with grenades forces evacuation of Detroit emergency room - Detroit Free Press
A security officer found he had a grenade in his hand with the pin out. The officer tackled the man and ensured that the lever of the grenade did not depress while the emergency room was evacuated.
Fremont car chase injures three - Fremont Daily Review
A 35-year-old man was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of several felonies after he was caught shoplifting, used his van as a weapon against a security guard, and then crashed the vehicle into a bystander's van about a half-mile away as he fled from authorities.
Guard, 29, arrested in shooting at bar - Indianapolis Star, Channel 6 News
A security guard was arrested Friday night and preliminarily charged with murder in a New Year's Day shooting that killed another security guard and injured four others at a Far Eastside pub.
Father Of Guard Killed At Nightclub Speaks - Local 10 News, Miami
The father of a security guard who was shot and killed at a nightclub on New Year's Day spoke to Local 10 on Thursday about the death of his only son.
Family Pays Tribute To Slain Security Guard - Channel 9 News, El Paso
The family of the Border Bridge security guard killed on New Years is paying a touching tribute to a loved-one they will not soon forget.
Statehouse to open with more security - Rocky Mountain News
Gov. Bill Ritter directed the state patrol to assess statehouse security and then asked lawmakers for $1.6 million in security upgrades. Ritter's proposal called for adding 23 full-time employees, including private security officers to staff the metal detectors and state troopers to patrol the statehouse and 10 other government buildings. He said it struck a balance between security and the building's openness.
For the city's big six colleges, security is no small matter - Philadelphia Business Journal
Philadelphia's six largest colleges and universities spend more than $42 million annually on security, including a mix of campus police and private security.
Security Guard Charged In Shooting Death At Club - WSBTV, Atlanta
A club security guard from Birmingham is jailed on a murder charge for killing an Ashland man at an Anniston nightclub early New Year's Day.
Laptop theft leads to security guard's dismissal - The Tennessean
The security guard who was on duty when two computers containing Metro voters' Social Security numbers were stolen has been fired. According to a report, the security guard listened to Christmas music, ordered food and visited the break room, failing to make his hourly rounds.
We are pleased to announce that CALSAGA will be hosting two meal and rest break seminars on Tuesday, February 12 at the Hyatt Sacramento and Wednesday, February 13 at the Sheraton in Cerritos. Both events will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Click here to download a pdf invitation that will be mailed to all members early next week. Additionally, if you'd like to go ahead and register, please contact our office at (916) 930-0552 to confirm your attendance! We look forward to seeing you all there in what is an important topic for all PPOs in California.
Police Charge Man With Assault in Death of Security Guard - KDBC-TV, El Paso
El Paso Police have charged Pablo Aragon with assault in connection with the death of a security officer Tuesday night.
County courthouse security upgraded - Greensboro News Record, Eden Daily News, News14 - Greensboro
County officials will begin implementing new security measures at the Rockingham County Courthouse. A metal detector has been installed, and the county also has hired a private security company to man the main courthouse entrance.
Bridge security guard dies after assault - El Paso Times, AP via Houston Chronicle, KDBC-TV News
A security guard, who was working for a company contracted to maintain order at toll booths at the Paso del Norte Bridge, was killed Tuesday after a confrontration with a male pedestrian crossing the bridge, marking the city's first homicide of the year.
Nightclub Shooting Leaves Security Guard Dead - Local 10 TV News, Miami
The Kola Nut Café was the scene of a deadly shooting early New Year's Day, where a security guard was killed.
PNG Miner Shot Dead - Pacific Magazine
An Engan man has been shot dead at the Pogera gold mine, but there are conflicting reports about the circumstances of his death. The man's relatives say police and security guards shot him unnecessarily, while the police and security say they returned fire after he shot at them first.
Tiger attack survivors' attorney says zoo ignored cries for help - San Francisco Chronicle
An attorney from the two survivors of the Zoo tiger attack says, among other things, that they tried to enlist aid from a zoo who security guard, who the lawyer says ignored their pleas for help. The lawyer says they are thinking about suing the Zoo.
Happy New Year!
Security Worker Killed, 4 Others Shot At Bar - Channel 6 TV, Channel 8 TV, Indianapolis
A security worker was killed and four other people -- possibly including at least one other security worker -- were wounded at an Indianapolis bar early New Year's Day.
Lakewood Security Guard Recovers After Shooting - CBS4-TV, Denver
A security guard is recovering after being shot over the weekend outside the Lakewood bar where he worked.
Police charge security guard with sexual assault of child after hours at Midland mall - Midland Texas Local News
A Midland security guard who allegedly used the Internet to initiate contact with a minor was arrested over the weekend for sexual assault of a child. Thanks to CALSAGA and Senator Abel Maldonado, this is much less likely to happen in California.
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