California Becomes First State to Regulate Proprietary Security Employers

California continues leadership in private security professionalism as
Governor Schwarzenegger signs Senate Bill 741 - bill to regulate proprietary
security employers

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Association of
Licensed Security, Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA) praised the
Legislature for passing and Governor Schwarzenegger for signing Senate Bill
741 (R-Maldonado). SB 741 will require proprietary security employers to
register with the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS)
commencing on January 1, 2011.

"In the last few years, California has become a leader in bringing greater
accountability and professionalism to the private security industry. SB 741 is
the final piece of legislation necessary to bring virtually the entire private
security industry under appropriate regulation. While there is always more to
do to increase professionalism in the industry, passage of SB 741 solidifies
California as a leader nationwide in this industry," said CALSAGA President
Roy Rahn.

SB 741 finally gives BSIS the enforcement authority they need to curb
unlicensed activity, while creating a much-needed point-of-contact with BSIS
and proprietary employers. In recent years, CALSAGA has been a sponsor and
supporter of legislation to establish minimum training requirements,
background screening standards and registration of proprietary security
officers. CALSAGA authored legislation in 2003 to bring the same
accountability to contract security employers and their security officers -
all in an effort to raise professionalism.

"The progress we've made in increasing standards and professionalism is a
testament to the unique partnership that has been forged between industry, our
regulatory body and members of the California Legislature," added Rahn.

About CALSAGA: The California Association of Licensed Security, Agencies,
Guards & Associates (CALSAGA) represents the contract private security
industry in the State of California, including private security firms, private
security training facilities, security management, security training
instructors, security officers, and related industries. Private security
plays a crucial role in protecting personal safety and property, and an
increasingly important role in homeland defense. California contract private
security standards are the highest in the nation for licensing, training and
background checks. CALSAGA membership includes over 200 private security firms
that collectively employ over 50,000 security officers.

SOURCE California Association of Licensed Security, Agencies, Guards and
Associates

Jeff Flint of California Association of Licensed Security, Agencies,
+1-916-448-4234