Security
Connecting Building Teams With Local BIDs
Our Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee brought property professionals together for an engaging conversation about a resource close to their buildings: Business Improvement Districts, or BIDs.
Read MoreHow BIDs Can Help Property Teams Address Safety and Homelessness
Property teams can have strong security procedures inside their buildings, but many of the issues affecting tenants, employees, and visitors begin outside the property line. Homelessness-related activity, street conditions, vandalism, public safety incidents, and other neighborhood concerns can quickly become building operations issues. Property managers and security teams are often expected to respond, but they cannot address every issue on their own. That is where Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other local partners can play an important role.
Read MoreSeptember 11: Remembering, Honoring and Staying Prepared
Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, public safety professionals, and countless individuals who stepped forward to help others.
Read MoreWhat Every Property Team Should Know About BIDs
Property teams are responsible for what happens inside their buildings, but many of the safety challenges they face extend beyond the property line. That’s where Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and local organizations can be valuable partners.
Read MoreProperty Teams Can’t Handle Every Safety Issue Alone
For property teams, security professionals, and building service providers, some of the most useful resources may already be working right in your neighborhood. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other local organizations can be important partners when safety issues come up around a property.
Read MoreBuilding Safety Starts With Strong Local Partnerships
Keeping a commercial property safe takes more than what happens inside the building. Strong relationships with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), community organizations, and other local partners can give property teams additional resources when challenges arise.
Read MoreMember Advocacy Stops Risky Security Bill
AB 1742, a bill that would have changed how legal summons are served, has been pulled and is no longer moving forward this legislative session. This is a meaningful win for commercial real estate, as the bill raised concerns about operational disruption, legal risk, and building management challenges.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Security Leaders Shine at Facilities Conference
BOMA/GLA leadership took center stage at this year’s Southern California Facilities Conference, highlighting the strength and expertise within our membership. Our industry continues to lead the way on critical issues like building safety—and this session made clear just how important that work is for today’s property teams.
Read MorePreparing Buildings for Emerging Security Risks
Security professionals are increasingly discussing how emerging threats—particularly drones—could factor into future terrorism or security incidents. While commercial office buildings are unlikely to be primary targets, these conversations are prompting many property teams to review emergency preparedness plans and ensure their procedures remain up to date.
Read MoreUpdate on Prop 36: District Attorneys Call for Stable State Funding
Nearly one year after Proposition 36 took effect in California, district attorneys across the state are urging lawmakers to provide long-term funding to ensure the measure delivers on its promises. This matters to BOMA/GLA members because Prop 36 was designed to address property crime and drug-related offenses—issues that directly impact commercial buildings, tenants, and the safety of our business districts.
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