Name
Session 05: Building a Security Culture: Empowering Teams, Tenants, and Managers
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Speakers
Mario Gaggioli , Chief Operating Officer - Guard-Systems, Inc.
Ivan Villegas , CPP/Chief Security Officer - UCLA Office of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Ivan Villegas , CPP/Chief Security Officer - UCLA Office of the Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Description
This session, featuring speakers from BOMA Los Angeles, will explore how to build a strong security culture grounded in situational awareness, proactive training, and shared responsibility among managers, security teams, tenants, and stakeholders. The speakers will outline how to design effective training programs, ensure that guards take ownership of their role, and engage tenants in ways that strengthen readiness. From fire/life safety drills to tools for recognizing suspicious activity, attendees will learn how to make security a mindset rather than a momentary state of mind. This session provides practical strategies that facilities can implement immediately to protect people, property, and operations.