This is the checklist our clients use across the Bay. It maps to California requirements where it matters and keeps operations quiet, compliant, and moving. ¹²³⁴
High-risk termination / workplace concern
• Time early (or late) when the floor is quiet; pre-stage the exit route.
• Bring a licensed guard team for discreet on-site presence and escort. ⁴
• Kill access in layers (badges, keys, Wi-Fi creds, SaaS) at the door.
• Separate personal effects; deliver later with a neutral witness.
• Log who/what/when/why for counsel per CA workplace-violence program duties. ¹Fire alarm or system impairment (sprinklers, panel, monitoring)
• Call your alarm vendor and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (Fire Marshal).
• If required, stand up a Fire Watch with trained personnel; document patrols and times until systems are restored. ²
• Verify exits are clear; post temporary egress notices if needed.
• Capture a short debrief for facilities/insurance.After-hours trespass / damage / break-in
• Call PD if active; then secure perimeters and doors.
• Deploy a roving guard until repairs or re-key are complete. ⁴
• Check lighting and cameras; fix obvious “return-risk” points.
• File an incident report properly so claims don’t stall.Event coverage (weddings, corporate, premieres, VIP)
• One command thread: venue lead + security lead + vendor lead.
• Fixed posts on doors/back-of-house; rovers on 20–30 minute loops.
• Clear bag policy and guest-list protocol—friendly and consistent.
• Quiet escalation path (guest services → security → 911 only as needed). ³Executive visit / site walk / media sensitivity
• Advance the route, parking, elevators, and a private hold.
• Split coverage: one with principal, one on perimeter.
• Keep cameras off your people; manage angles, not attention.
• Wrap with a 10-line debrief and next-time fixes.
What you get
• Licensed coverage (PPO-compliant) for fixed posts, rovers, escorts, and fire watch. ⁴
• Rapid response (same-day, after-hours, weekends).
• Quiet ops: plain-clothes or low-visibility uniforms; low-friction check-in/out.
• Paper you can use: incident logs, fire-watch sheets, post orders, debriefs.
• One number to add posts, extend shifts, or flip to overnights.
Industries we support
Property & Facilities, HR & Employee Relations, Events & Venues, Tech & Labs, Healthcare Clinics, Retail/Warehouse Yards, Production & Media Sets. ³
What happens next
Dispatch — You call/text. We confirm scope, site, and arrival window.
On-site brief — Lead checks in, walks the plan, sets posts/loops.
24-hour debrief — You get a concise summary and any follow-ups.
Call or book private access
Phone: (510) 760-8803
Concierge intake: https://dssprivate.com/concierge
Sources
Cal/OSHA — Workplace Violence Prevention (SB 553) overview and employer duties
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Workplace-Violence/General-Industry.htmlNapa County Fire Marshal — Fire Watch requirements when systems are impaired (typical AHJ expectations in California)
https://www.napacounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20523/Fire-Watch-RequirementsCISA — Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places (event security best practices)
https://tripwire.dhs.gov/system/files/sites/default/files/cisa_security_of_st-cp_resource_guide_april_2019_f.pdfCalifornia BSIS — Private Patrol Operator (PPO) facts (licensing for guard services)
https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/ppo_fact.pdf
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