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O’Neil Named New ASIS CEO

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SIS INTERNATIONAL HAS a new

CEO. He is Peter J. O’Neil, a Certified Association Executive with more than 20 years of experience managing and leading trade associations and professional societies. He replaces retiring CEO Michael J. Stack, who guided the Society for more than two decades. “I’m really excited to be coming on board,” says O’Neil. “ASIS is a very well thought of professional society among other professional groups. It is an honor

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and privilege to become part of ASIS and the security community.” “It is a critical time for our association, and our industry-at-large, as unique threat scenarios continue to arise globally driven by world events and advances in technology. As adversaries are multiplying and becoming more sophisticated, our role in preparing security management practitioners worldwide to mitigate threats to their people, property, and information has become more vital than ever before,” says ASIS Chairman of the Board of Directors Dave N. Tyson, CPP. “Peter is definitely the leader we need at this point to take our organization forward. Beyond his remarkable leadership and management skills, he has clearly demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for business and a rare passion for professional advancement.” O’Neil comes to ASIS by way of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, an international professional society representing 10,000 occupational and environmental health and safety professionals in Falls Church, Virginia, where he was the CEO. It is an organization similar to ASIS, with approximately 50 staff and 73 chapters, with a consolidated $21 million annual operating budget. While CEO there, O’Neil had management responsibilities for three limited liability companies, a related education-oriented foundation, a foundation that established guideline values for exposure limits, and a Product Stewardship Society. O’Neil is a 1991 graduate of New York’s Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in international relations. He undertook additional Follow us on Twitter! post-graduate @ASISDynamics continued on page 7

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ohn Carter has joined Smarter Security, Inc., as executive vice president, and will spearhead the development and launch of the ReconaSense, a forthcoming

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innovation from the company. Carter has more than 30 years of experience in the physical security industry and most recently served as chief marketing officer for Electronic Facility Systems, Inc. He was the president of e-Data, which was later acquired by Kaba. He also cofounded and was president of Digital Horizon Solutions,

Ron Rabena, division president of AlliedBarton Security Services, received the Community Hero Award for his contributions to the community and his involvement with the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia. The award was presented at the Third Annual Heroes Among Us event benefiting the Fraternal Order of Police Survivor’s Fund. Pictured here at the award ceremony are Rabena (left) and Bill Whitmore, chairman and CEO of AlliedBarton.

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which was acquired by Keri Systems. Carter was a board member and vice president of the executive committee of the Security Industry Association from 2000 to 2005. Brian Duffy, president of electronic security for Per Mar Security Services, joined the NetOne board of directors. Brian Duffy NetOne is a network of 37 independently owned security companies that together represent the fourth largest security company in the United States. It aims to uphold the highest standards of operating excellence throughout the United States and Canada. Brad Duffy, president of the security officer division of Per Mar Security Services, is the 3rd vice president on the executive committee and board of directors of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc. (NCISS). NCISS is a cooperative effort of those companies and associations responsible for providing private security and investigation services to the legal profession, businesses, government, and the public. It monitors legislative and regulatory activities affecting the investigations and security industry. Dave Bareno, CPP, is retiring after 30 years in law enforcement and 24 years of investigative experience, including organized crime, counterfeiting, and tourist crime. He began his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department in California and spent the last 25 years in Florida’s Orange County Sheriff ’s

Department. Bareno accepted a job as corporate director of security with Westgate Resorts, a subsidiary of Central Florida Investments, Inc. He will be responsible for 22 resorts, five corporate buildings, the Cocoa Beach Pier, and an arena football team. He attributes his new job to his involvement in ASIS International. Steven Rambam, CPP, PCI, PSP, recently wrapped up the second season of his television show Nowhere to Hide, which focuses on investigative and security issues and airs on the Investigation Discovery Network. He also appears on the History Channel in the show Hunting Hitler, a program that explores the possibility that Hitler might not have committed suicide. Bonnie Michelman, CPP, director of police, security, and outside

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services at Massachusetts General Hospital, was a featured speaker at the Security Industry Association’s Securing New Ground conference. She talked about the life and mindset of the security practitioner, including leadership, alliances, strategies, and more. Guidepost Solutions LLC announced that it has hired David Rickerson, CPP, PSP, as senior project manager/team leader for the western region. Most recently, he worked as a senior design engineer for TEECOM. Before that, he worked at Guidepost as a project manager, where he produced holistic security programs that integrate ASIS DY NAMICS

ASIS Board of Directors

President

David C. Davis, CPP Northrop Grumman Fairfax, Virginia President-Elect

Thomas J. Langer, CPP BAE Systems, Inc. Arlington, Virginia Treasurer

Richard E. Chase, CPP, PCI, PSP General Atomics San Diego, California Secretary

Christina Duffey, CPP Anderson Security Agency Phoenix, Arizona Chairman of the Board

Dave N. Tyson, CPP S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin DIRECTORS

Michael R. Bouchard, CPP Sterling Global Operations, Inc. Reston, Virginia

Darryl R. Branham, CPP Avnet, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona

Godfried Hendriks, CPP GOING Consultancy B.V. Zeist, The Netherlands

Jeffrey J. Lee, CPP Saudi Aramco Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Richard F. Lisko, CPP AlliedBarton Security Services Dallas, Texas

Jaime P. Owens, CPP Panama Canal Authority Panama City, Panama

John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP Time Warner Cable New York, NY


MemberNews Stéphanie Bergouignan, CPP, ASIS International Women in Security (WIS) Group leader for ASIS Region 9, won the inaugural Woman of the Year award at the Trophées de la Sécurité. She was chosen based on projects developed during her career, as well as her forward vision, operational excellence, and promotion of the profession. Bergouignan, who holds an executive MBA from the French business school HEC, began her career in the City of London before guiding her security company to the forefront of the French industry through a strategic repositioning at the high-end of the market. A lecturer at University Paris Descartes, Bergouignan is also a regular speaker at seminars on the theme of creating and capturing value in low-tech industries.

operations, architecture, and technology. Rickerson has also been a project engineer at Norment Security Group. A veteran of the security and low-voltage industries, Gerald Buck, PSP, was named senior project manager for Guidepost, where he will cultivate key, existing, and new clients in Southern California. He has served in multiple positions with leading industry firms such as Triad, Avigilon, and Johnson Controls. Among his accomplishments are the design of Hyundai’s North American headquarters and producing the security master plan for the Los Angeles Community College District. Sue Abu-Hakima, CEO of Amika Mobile, was named a Top 100 Award Winner in 2015 Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. She received the Sun Life Trailblazers and Trendsetters award for her innovation and for being both a founder and CEO in the technology field. Abu-Hakima holds 30 international patents in technology and has set an example for other professional women. Honeywell honored Michael Duffy, CEO of Per Mar Security Services, with a Lifetime Achievement award for having a profound and lasting impact on the lives and businesses of others as well as the

industry. Duffy is only the second person to be recognized with this award.

In Memoriam

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t is with tremendous sadness that ASIS International reports the death on November 6 of Robert C. G. Disney, president and COO of Sigma International Holdings, Englewood, Florida. Before founding Sigma, Disney served as president and CEO of U.S. Defense Systems, Inc., a subsidiary company of Disney Armor Holdings, Inc. He was senior security executive of Chase Manhattan Corporation, Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated, and ITT Corporation. Prior to his private security career, Disney was a highly decorated retired Army Brigadier General, having received the Silver Star and four Bronze Stars. He was also a Green Beret. After several combat tours in Southeast Asia, he became the defense and army attaché in Afghanistan prior to the 1979 Soviet invasion. In the wake of the bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen

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MemberNews harbor, Disney authored a plan and presented it to the commanderin-chief, Naval Forces, Central Command/Commander, U.S. Fifth Fleet, to provide land- and waterside security for all U.S. naval vessels entering foreign ports. Disney was a great proponent of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), created by the U.S. Secretary of State to promote an open dialogue between the U.S. government and the American private sector on security issues abroad. OSAC is directed by a council of 34 representatives from companies and government agencies concerned with overseas security, and Disney served through ITT Corporation as one of the charter members from 1985 to 1987. Disney also chaired the OSAC Contingency Planning Subcommittee, which produced the first OSAC publication, Emergency Management Guidelines, in 1986. He was a member the International Security Management Association, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Financial Services Security Professional. A member of the ASIS Florida West Coast Chapter, Disney joined the Society in 1980 and served as chapter chair and later as chair of the ASIS Global Terrorism, Political Instability, and International Crime Council. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors, at a date to be determined. The Society also offers its condolences to the family and friends of Life Member Calvin D. Holt, who joined ASIS in 1985. He was a longtime volunteer leader for the Columbus Chapter who had served as chapter chair and secretary, as well as other chapter volunteer leadership positions. Columbus Chapter Chair Phillip L. Rizzo wrote, “For those who were blessed to know him, they are very fortunate to have been touched by a very special, rare, and good man.”

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The Houston Chapter lost member James M. Klein, director of global security for BMC Software, in September. He joined ASIS in 1987 as a member of the St. Louis Chapter. He graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in finance and began his career in Chicago as a federal agent Klein with the U.S. Treasury Department. He went on to work for ITT Financial in St. Louis, building and heading the corporate security division. He then relocated to Houston to work for Compaq Computer Corporation. Lawrence D. Altepeter, PSP, a decade-long member of the National Capital Chapter, has also died. Altepeter joined the Society in 2005 and was senior C&I engineer for Bechtel Corporation. Altepeter Altepeter was a licensed professional engineer and Physical Security Professional® (PSP). He earned his electrical engineering degree from the University of Missouri. He also attended the University of Arizona for graduate studies, joined the military in 1975, and retired as a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel in 2001. After his military retirement, he was employed by several engineering firms and worked worldwide in countries such as Germany and Russia. In addition to his PSP designation, Altepeter held numerous international professional licenses and certifications. Finally, ASIS must report the death of Ken LaChance, PSP, vice president and general manager of Convergint Technologies of Norcross, Georgia. He joined the Soci-

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Chief Executive Officer

Peter J. O’Neil Vice President, Publishing

Michael Gips Editor-in-Chief

Ann Longmore-Etheridge Art Director

Elizabeth Lankes Contributing Editors

Mark Tarallo Holly Gilbert Stowell Lilly Chapa Megan Gates Editorial Assistant/Staff Writer

Flora Szatkowski Publisher

Nello Caramat Manager, Publishing Production

Keith Schilling Production and Creative Services Specialist

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ety in 2004 and served in a number of volunteer leadership positions, including chair of the Greater Atlanta Chapter.

A Tribute to Leonard Baltissen By Sergio Dimitri Baltissen n behalf of ASIS International, I must report the loss of my father, Leonard Wolfgang Baltissen, a past chair of the Indonesia Chapter. My father’s first job was in mechanical engineering for a private company in Indonesia. After several years working for different

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MemberNEWS companies, in 1986 he joined PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, the second largest cement-producing company in Indonesia from 1986 until 2008. He began his career there in the engineering department and then transferred to the security department, where he was eventually promoted to security manager. He joined ASIS in 2005. In 2009, my father was elected chair of the ASIS IndoBaltissen nesia Chapter. He organized a number of trainings, campaigns, and assessments to improve security management systems in Indonesia. He was also actively involved in Indonesian security communities and with other security associations in Indonesia promoting a the welfare of Indonesian security guards. My father introduced ASIS standards and guidelines to security communities in Indonesia to improve security management systems and the knowledge of ASIS. Major companies in Indonesia acknowledged his skills and expertise in security management and relied on him as a security consultant. My father’s friends and colleagues regarded him as a fine teacher and a true friend, and he shared his knowledge for the purpose of improvement. He always did his best to achieve the betterment of security competence in Indonesia. Earlier this year, my father suffered a cardiac arrest just few hours after teaching a security course in Surabaya, and he died a number of days later. I have lost a father, but Indonesia has lost a key figure in security management. Sergio Dimitri Baltissen, is member of the ASIS Indonesia Chapter and serves as program chair. ◆ J A N UA RY/ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 6

Books by Members, Reviewed by Members Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack. By Jennifer Hesterman. CRC Press, Available from ASIS; asisonline.org; Item #2239; 322 pages; $69 (members); $76 (nonmembers). Winner of ASIS 2015 Security Book of the Year t’s rare for a day to pass without learning of a terrorist attack somewhere in the world. Increasingly, it seems that terrorists are avoiding better-protected facilities such as military bases and government facilities in favor of attacks against so-called “soft targets.” In this unique book, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Jennifer Hesterman brings her 30 years of military experience to explain the threats and vulnerabilities inherent in soft targets so those responsible for their security can reduce the risks. After defining the problem, Hesterman provides an overview of the many and varied groups that have attacked or might want to attack soft targets. This list is lengthy and includes both international and domestic groups such as al Qaeda and its affiliates, Hezbollah, Hamas, militia groups, sovereign citizens, anarchists, special interest groups such as ALF and ELF, Mexican drug trafficking organizations, lone wolves, and homegrown terrorists. After focusing on the actors, Hesterman reviews soft targets and the threats and vulnerabilities unique to each. The specific soft target categories covered include schools, churches, hospitals, shopping malls, sporting events, and recreational venues. Finally, Hesterman’s closing chapters provide recommendations for soft target hardening and risk reduction. The in-depth research and wide-ranging sources used by Hesterman are impressive. At the end

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of each chapter is a listing of books, reports, and websites for the reader who would like to study the source material in detail. The appendices include useful reference materials such as security checklists, assessment templates, and a listing of free online training courses. Of particular note is that the author’s time living and working overseas has allowed her to provide details of how soft targets are protected outside of the United States. Terrorism preparedness can be a difficult subject to discuss, as human nature doesn’t allow people to dwell on the many horrible ways that they could be injured or killed by terrorists. To compound the problem, people are often in denial and think, “It won’t happen to me.” Clearly, ignoring the problem is not a realistic solution. As the first book focused on this subject, Soft Target Hardening has started an important dialogue and will be a thought-provoking resource for security professionals. Reviewer: Jack Plaxe has been a member of ASIS International for 20 years. He has served as chair of the Chicago Chapter, a member of the Supply Chain and Transportation Security Council, and a member of the Global Terrorism, Political Instability and International Crime Council. He is an independent security consultant. The Handbook for School Safety and Security. Edited by Lawrence Fennelly and Marianna Perry, CPP. Butterworth-Heinemann; Elsevier.com; 420 pages; $59.95. ublicized as an all-encompassing guide to school security topics, The Handbook for School Safety and Security is a collection of essays from no less than 20

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contributors in addition to the editors. While the book largely achieves its purpose, it seems somewhat scattered and excessively technical. The work is divided into three sections, each dealing with a different aspect of school security. It speaks of both school districts and university security, but separating the two into different volumes might have helped the material maintain focus. Each contributor is responsible for a different chapter. There are good explanations of hazards inherent in education such as violence, drugs, and the like, as well as information on protocols for protection—for instance, establishing committees, legislation, and methods of enforcement according to type of infraction or crime. The book goes on to discuss protection beyond students and staff. Secondary schools often use chemicals and gases in labs, and universities can possess bio agents and even nuclear materials. The book does a wonderful job of advising how to keep these resources safe and gives insight into what should be done in the event of lab problems. It also deals with protection of staff and property overseas. While these events are referenced, the book does not focus unduly on the Sandy Hook and Columbine tragedies. It touches on them, but it also covers more commonly encountered scenarios. The authors admit that security is often improved by trial and error. Layered security is emphasized, beginning with students themselves. The book explains that teachers must take ownership of their classrooms and how to defend them. Depending on the threat, running, hiding, or even fighting may be in order. The second part of the book contains information on security technologies. This section is quite informative and thorough with regard to locks, alarm systems, light-

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ing, and more. However, it can be quite technical and detracts from the overall work by its depth rather than as an area of discussion. The final part deals with social media, cyberbullying, teachers with guns, identity theft, and

other practical subjects. These modern elements help round out the work by covering topics that might not otherwise be broached due to their sensitive nature or unfamiliarity. This reviewer recommends the work for the seasoned security professional. It contains good, relevant information. However, a novice in the security field might find it confusing and impractical without an accompanying lecture or demonstration. Reviewer: William Eardley IV has 26 years of experience in security and corrections. He is a member of ASIS International. The Alarm Science Manual. By Jeffrey D. Zwirn. Zwirn Corporation; alarmexpert.com; 339 pages; $75. his book details the full lifetime of author Jeffrey Zwirn’s fascination with alarms. From his initial interest and early experimentation with alarm systems as a youngster in his home to his dedicated career in the alarm industry, he presents a complete and comprehensive study of the alarm industry and the various types of alarms, such as intrusion, panic, fire, and more. The first chapter discusses the basic components of alarm systems: control panel, detection devices, and annunciators. This section also

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covers the methods of attacks on alarm systems, testing and maintenance procedures, and alarm monitoring options. The risk of liability for alarm companies is explained and supported with case studies throughout the text. The author uses his knowledge as a courtqualified expert witness to emphasize the civil liability potential for negligent actions or inactions by alarm companies. Some of these have resulted in multimillion dollar settlements and judgments against the industry. According to the author, one area of concern is the “stay” or “shunt” mode for alarm systems and the need to fully explain this function to the customer prior to programming this feature into the system. The author repeatedly stresses the importance of a reliable alarm system that is designed, installed, tested, and maintained to ensure that the system functions properly. This includes the duties of the alarm contractor to meet applicable standards published by Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Zwirn discusses false alarms, one of the well-known issues that plague the alarm industry, and the author concedes that only the alarm industry can solve this problem through technology and coordination with the law enforcement community. The subject matter in each chapter is followed by questions that test the reader’s knowledge of the topic. The text is filled with sharp color photographs of alarm systems and components to assist the reader in understanding the written material. Although there is no word index at the end of the book, the table of contents at the beginning basically fulfills this need. A two-page list of resources at the end of the text enables the reader to learn more about alarm systems. This book—especially the liabilASIS DY NAMICS

ity sections—would serve any security administrator responsible for implementing alarm systems and should be mandatory reading for those in the alarm industry. Reviewer: Jack F. Dowling, CPP, PSP, is president of JD Security Consultants, LLC. He teaches in the College of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of Phoenix. He is a member of the ASIS Commercial Real Estate Council and serves on various committees of the ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines. From Police to Security Professional: A Guide to a Successful Career Transition. Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP. CRC Press; crcpress.com; 112 pages; $49.95. his focused, comprehensive guide offers essential information to assist those considering a career in private security after serving in law enforcement or the military. The book outlines the differences between the public and private sectors and offers tools to help the reader highlight skills and potential that specifically relate to a new career as a security professional. From Police to Security Professional cites several personal examples from author Michael D’Angelo, CPP, who served in law enforcement for 20 years before transitioning to the security industry. Two crucial sections of the book focus on résumé writing and culture shock. The author presents specific strategies on how to present an eye-catching résumé specifically tailored for the private sector. He explains how to describe law enforcement skills in civilian terminology and prepare for job interviews. For many candidates, culture shock can also be a roadblock. D’Angelo urges readers to translate duties they practiced in law enforcement and military assignments to functions that are essential to private security. The policies and structure of a private company can be daunting

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at first, and the author works to take the mystery out of them. Return on investment and contributions to the bottom line, for example, may be new concepts for the applicant. The book discusses various sectors within the security industry, to dispel the idea that the entirety of the industry is merely guarding or armored cars or investigations—that particular chapter is very well done. The book outlines opportunities for security education and mentions various associations that may assist the person transitioning, but a key bit of advice would have been to become involved with those security-related associations well in advance of any change out of uniform. This is a key element to success for transitional police officers—they must know that the learning does not end with the police career, but only begins within the security industry. The author could have offered more specific advice on how to prepare for the corporate world by suggesting business courses that are relevant and current. D’Angelo encourages readers to do research and carefully plan the career transition. The advice can be applied in the United States or internationally, and it has positive implications well beyond the initial transition. While the book is valuable to persons thinking of transitioning into the security world, for a person who has actually made the successful switch from law enforcement to security professional, it is a great reminder of how that path can meander. Reviewers: Dan Popowich, CPP, and James E. Sellers, CPP, are members of the ASIS Security Services Council. Popowich was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) before entering the security industry as a founder of a security guard business in Western Canada. He is CEO of the Commissionaires BC, a not-for-profit secu-

rity manpower company with a mandate to hire veterans of the Canadian armed forces, RCMP, and others who serve and have served. Sellers is president and CEO of Accion Security Consulting, LLC, a provider of C-level executive protection, investigations, and global security consultation for international corporations. Before transitioning to the private sector, Sellers retired as a major on the executive staff of the Atlanta, Georgia Police Department, where he served for 23 years. ◆

New CEO continued from page 1 work in public administration, knowledge management, and association management. O’Neil has served in leadership positions with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the Center for Association Leadership. Additionally, he served on the 2009 Distinguished Presidential Rank Awards Board, an effort of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. O’Neil is a past chair of ASAE and the ASAE Foundation. He received the Certified Association Executive certification in 1998 and was named an ASAE Fellow in 2006. He is an author and frequent presenter, facilitator, and speaker at industry events. “I look forward to using my 23 years of association management and business experience in a collaborative partnership with the ASIS membership, leadership, and staff to advance the mission envisioned by the organization and the profession,” O’Neil states. “I see a lot of opportunity to build from the foundation of where ASIS stands today. I’m looking forward to taking it from where it is to greater heights.” O’Neil also adds, “I sincerely appreciate the faith that the ASIS Search Committee and ASIS Board of Directors has placed in me. I do not take that responsibility lightly.” ◆

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In Brief Open Space Forum Update

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n June 7 and 8, ASIS International and the ASIS Foundation will hold “Open Space Forum: The Future of Security Education, Research, and Training” in Washington, D.C. The program, which is aimed at security education, research, and training (SERT) professionals, will take place at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center. The Open Space Forum “unconference” format will bring diverse people and ideas together in a structured, yet open setting to answer a critical question: “What is the future of security education, research, and training worldwide?” Participants will organize the agenda, choose the topics to discuss from a marketplace of ideas, lead the key discussions, develop actionable solutions, report and synthesize their progress, and form action teams to continue to work on the issues that matter to them. The momentum will continue with follow-up online events, publications, and easily accessible and shared progress reports. For more information, e-mail Kay Burgess,

director of education programs, at [email protected]. To register, visit www.asisonline. The ASIS Foundation is the main sponsor for the event and will promote research opportunities.

Quarter Century Club

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ongratulations to the following ASIS International members who have become members of the Quarter Century Club after 25 consecutive years of ASIS International membership: Lyle E. Alexander, CPP Richard L. Ault, Jr. David O. Best, CPP Fernando Carrillo-Cremades, CPP David A. Cobb Michael J. Conway Raymond D. Duggan Thomas A. Engel, PSP Victor J. Glover, Sr. Gary Hanzel Andrew A. Karavas Dean P. Morris, CPP Marc J. Pissens William E. Platts, CPP Michael S. Russo Joseph B. Schollaert James A. Stefanisin William A. Vaughan Herb J. Williams Ernest A. Wojciech, CPP

Tune in to the Security Management Podcast

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ant more award-winning material from Security Management while on the go? Join Host Holly Gilbert Stowell each month as she interviews industry experts, editors at the magazine, and ASIS members for the Security Management podcast. Recent features include a behind-the-scenes look at the December cover story on suicide bombers, insights from a former FBI special agent on building a culture of security, and an interview on drones making covert prison drops. In November’s Member Spotlight, Kevin Doss, CPP, PSP, discussed active shooter training and workplace violence. If you would like to appear on the Member Spotlight or refer someone you know, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Security Management Highlights is available on iTunes, SoundCloud, and at www.securitymanagement.com.


LIFE MEMBERS The following individuals have been granted Life Member status by the ASIS International Board of Directors: James C. Brown David J. Gibbs, CPP Timothy D. Giles, CPP, PSP Michael G. Jordan, CPP Donna Jo Kahl, CPP S. Patrick King Robert F. Littlejohn, CPP Glenn R, Sweigart, CPP John D. Twiggs IV, CPP Dave N. Tyson, CPP John E. Ziegelhofer, CPP

Free Soft Target Hardening Resources

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SIS International has made available a collection of resources to help ensure security professionals worldwide will have the knowledge and proven strategies to protect crowds of people assembled in soft targets, or traditionally open public forums. All resources are available for free download from the ASIS website, www.asisonline.org. “It is a critical time in our history as our members and other security professionals around the world face unprecedented, unprovoked terrorist threats,” states Chairman of the ASIS Board of Directors Dave N. Tyson, CPP. “With our large and diverse information repository and network of security experts, ASIS can provide a single point of access to a vast spectrum of topical, timely resources for security professionals who are on the frontline.” The following free resources are available on www.asisonline.org: “Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack” (recorded webinar, October 2015); “Securing

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In Brief Soft Targets” (Seminar session, ASIS 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits); “Dynamically Securing Cultural Heritage” (Security Management, March 2014); Target Hardening Suggestions (ASIS Cultural Properties Council); “Deterring and Mitigating Attack” (excerpt from Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack by Jennifer Hesterman, recipient of the ASIS 2015 Security Book of the Year Award); “Security and Crime Prevention Planning; Robbery; Disruptive Incidents: Protestors and Bombs” (excerpted from Crime Prevention for Houses of Worship, Second Edition by Paula L. Ratliff ); Model Event Security Plan, Appendix A (excerpted from Protection of Assets: Applications); and Sources of Information on Protecting Soft Targets (ASIS IRC Reference Guide). These resources are featured in Security Spotlight, an online monthly offering of information resources focused on a specific topic in security management. Content is drawn from across the full spectrum of ASIS’s curated repository of information, which includes Security Management magazine, research, standards, white papers, education sessions, and industry best practices. A portion of

Chapter Anniversaries

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SIS International proudly announces these significant chapter anniversaries taking place in January and February. 15th Anniversaries: Panama; Port Harcourt, Nigeria; Ozarks 20th Anniversary: West Australia 35th Anniversaries: Illi‐Ana; Mid‐Hudson 40th Anniversary: Central West Virginia 55th Anniversaries: Mid‐Tennessee; Greater Milwaukee

resources are available for free each month to nonmembers. ASIS members receive unlimited access to all resources.

Survey Invitation: Cybercrime and the Role of Private Security

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he role of private security and corporate security in addressing cybercrime has received relatively little media coverage despite the growing threat, the significant consequences for businesses, the abundant need for experts, and the lack of police resources.

New Chapters

The ASIS International Board of Directors has approved the charters of two new chapters: Bahamas and Bengaluru, India. Above is a photo of the first Executive Committee of the Bahamas Chapter. It shows, from left to right: Stephen Greenslade, treasurer/secretary; Brian Jacques, vice chair; Malcolm Reid, CPP, assistant regional vice president; and Grantley Ifill, chapter chair.

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Perpetuity Research is conducting a survey as part of the Security Research Initiative to explore how cyber/information security is viewed within businesses and the approaches that are being taken to manage the threats, as well as to seek input on what is needed to address cybercrime. If you are a physical or cyber/ information security professional and would like to participate, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SRI-cyber-crime. The survey is anonymous, takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and the findings will be made available to participants. The deadline for responses is February 2.

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he 3rd Annual Karen Marquez Honors have been bestowed at an event hosted by the ASIS International Women in Security Council. The honors were presented to four ASIS security professionals who have consistently worked for the betterment of the security industry over an extended period to support, inspire, and promote women in the security field. The 2015 Marques Honors went to Sandi Davies, executive director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) of Naples, Florida; Victoria Ekhomu, CPP, managing director of TransWorld Security Systems, Ltd., of Lagos, Nigeria; Julieta Munoz Cornejo, general manager of Pratt Mexicana SA de CV, of Monterrey, Mexico; and Susan Walker, CPP, of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Laguna Niguel, California. Davies. Sandi Davies began her career in contract security in 1980 with a primary focus on personnel administration. She was instrumental in developing security officer training programs for a major U.S. guard company. In 1988, she joined the newly formed IFPO, and in 1991 was named executive director. ASIS DY NAMICS

In Brief She is an ASIS Quarter Century Club member, having served in various executive positions at the chapter level. She has also served on the ASIS Security Services Council and is a member of the ASIS Women in Security Council. Ekhomu. The ASIS senior regional vice president for Africa, Ekhomu attended the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Lagos’s Business School, where she completed the Advanced Management Program. She earned her Certified Protection Professional® (CPP) designation in 2005. She is a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security and a trustee of the IFPO. Munoz. Munoz has degrees in international relations and business security. For more than 13 years she has managed Pratt Mexicana, as well as served in ASIS volunteer leadership positions as chair of the Mexico North Chapter, assistant regional vice president, and regional vice president for Mexico. Munoz is also one of 20 members of the Citizen Security Council from Nuevo Leon State who reports to the state security secretary and government on all security matters. Walker. Walker has more than 30

Left to right: Sandi Davies, Julieta Munoz, and Susan Walker, CPP, display their awards. Victoria Ekhomu, CPP (right), receives her award from Gail Essen, CPP, PSP.

years of experience in both military and civilian organizations, spending much of her career in Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan, and South Korea. She currently secures the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service offices in the Western United States. Previously, she served as lieutenant colonel in U.S. Army Military Police and holds degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Chapman University. She earned her CPP in 2005. Karen Marquez was the coowner and executive vice president of MVM, Inc., a physical security services firm based in the U.S. state of Virginia. She passed away in 2006 after a long battle with cancer.

ASIS Participates in Wreaths Across America

During her 23-year career in security, Marquez developed and implemented core administration and support functions at MVM, including finance, billing, recruiting, and human resources processes. A member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Female Executives, Marquez brought her hands-on expertise to global management issues. In 2006, in memory of Marquez, MVM established the Karen Marquez Institute to help Hispanic students obtain a college education. In 2010, the Karen Marquez Institute was transformed into the Marquez Foundation, a not-for-profit organization to honor Marquez and the causes for which she had passion.

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ASIS International headquarters staff, pictured above, along with thousands of volunteers, honored America’s heroes by laying wreaths on more than 200,000 grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, December 12. Through the efforts of Wreaths Across America founders Morrill and Karen Worcester, every eligible gravesite was covered with a holiday wreath. J A N UA RY/ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 6

SIS International will stage three major conferences in the months ahead. The first is the ASIS International 7th Middle East Security Conference and Exhibition, which is set for February 21 to 23 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; next is the ASIS 15th European Security Conference and Exhibition in London, April 6 to 8; and finally, the ASIS 26th New York City Security Conference and Expo, April 27 and 28, at the Jacob K. Javits Center, New York City.

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In Brief Middle East. The Middle East Security Conference and Exhibition, under the patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy chairman of police and general security, provides an established platform for education and business exchange, addressing the key trends and issues facing security professionals in the region. In addition to the dedicated oil and gas track, the event draws a global attendance actively involved in key sectors of economic diversification such as civil infrastructure, aviation, rail and port infrastructure, financial centers, tourism, and education. With The Economist forecasting GCC-wide growth in GDP of 4 to 5 percent during the period to 2018, ASIS has designed this event to help security professionals facilitate business growth while navigating the region’s spe-

cific security challenges. Keynote speakers will be Major General Mansour S. Al-Turki, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Ministry of Interior official spokesman; Bader F. Al-Qadran, executive director of safety and industrial security, operations and business services, Saudi Aramco; and His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Sa’ad Al Ageel, secretary general of the Higher Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), KSA. Al Turki’s keynote topic will be “Managing the Haj Crowds: The Official View from the KSA.” Europe. The European Security Conference and Exhibition will include more than 50 educational sessions and three keynotes. Topics selected for the conference will include the business value of security, cybersecurity, insider threat, panel debates on the future of security technology and manned guarding

Letter to the Editor Something’s Missing Here... I attended that ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, California, earlier this year, and I must say that I am not at all worried about the ever-advancing state of security technology. Attendees could visit booth after booth showcasing the best products our security industry has to offer, demonstrating state-of-the-art detection, communication, transmission, and storage methods unknown to us only a few short years ago. I have absolutely no concerns whatsoever that the manufacturers of security-related products will continue to employ the cutting edge of available technology and make better and more varied solutions for the world’s changing needs available to security practitioners. However, looking past all that impressive equipment on display, something gave me pause: It was the noticeable lack of a younger generation among the attendees. “Where,” I wondered, “are all the trainees who will need to know how to actually install this impressive new gear?” I did not see a booth from a local trade school touting its latest graduating class of future technicians, nor any mention of training classes or apprenticeship programs for future security system installers. “What good,” I thought, “will all this fancy new technology be if there are no technicians to install and maintain it?” Could it be that, as industry veterans, we have forgotten how we gained all of our experience? When I look around, I no longer see the training programs that existed for entry-level employees to learn things like conduit bending, wire pulling, and sensor mount-

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services, and the terrorist risk outlook for European businesses. Attendees can expect thoughtprovoking presentations with tangible take-home value for their organizations. New York. The ASIS New York City Conference and Expo will focus on security issues in the urban environment. More than 2,200 attendees from the public and private sectors are expected to attend educational sessions addressing the security challenges facing today’s practitioners, as well as high-level networking opportunities. Classroom Certified Protection Professional®, Professional Certified Investigator®, and Physical Security Professional® reviews will be held prior to the event on April 25 and 26. To find out more about all three events, visit www.asisonline.org. ◆

ing that then led to the more advanced skills of alarm panel programming, camera set-up, and troubleshooting procedures. Technological improvements, such as wireless transmitters, preprogrammed panels, and remotely downloadable devices, have made the nuts-and-bolts of installing integrated security systems much easier. Nowadays, one person can install a system in a single work day that would previously have taken three technicians two days to complete, but we should still want those two other techs to be installing other systems at another location if our businesses are to continue to grow and thrive. As the twenty-first century marches on, and advancements in technology reveal themselves, we should not ignore the need for qualified installers, service technicians, and maintenance personnel who will need to be trained to fill these well-paying, rewarding positions that, by their very nature, will never be in danger of being moved offshore. A concerted effort should be made within our industry to locate the next generation of talent, whether it is to be found in community colleges, trade schools, or vocational high schools.

DONALD J. MOORE, CPP President Moore Protection Redondo Beach, California ◆ Letters to the editor should include address, title, company affiliation, and daytime phone number. Letters can be e-mailed to ASIS Dynamics Editor-in-Chief Ann Longmore-Etheridge at [email protected]; mailed to ASIS Dynamics, 1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; or faxed to 703/518-1518. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.

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Certification Reaching the Summit

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SIS International congratulates the following individuals who passed the Certified Protection Professional® (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator® (PCI), or Physical Security Professional® (PSP) examination to become board certified in September, October, and November.

CPPs Michael Ainslie Thomas Arcadipane Gambo Audu Conan Bickford Derrick D. Bowman Jason S. Bryant William D. Chamberlain Michael Cheatham Henry Clark Lucy O. Coker Alastair J. Crisp Lori A. Dahm Matthew Dakin John O. Daramola James J. DeStefano Andres Diaz James J. Donohue III Richard A. Dunmire Bradley Earman Carl R. Erickson Christopher J. Flath Julius Fomban Aditya Gurtoo Tamer Hashem Dayna J. Howard Nelida Garcia Jimenez Bikuro Kennedy-Alogaga

Michael G. Keyes Ramesh Kumar Yee Fong Lee Daniel Loo Tedric L. Mah Cuauhtemoc Martinez Herrera Beth D. McConn Andre Mohammed Wariebi Mologe Neil R. Morgan Colin Myers Nick S. Nowatney Christopher C. Ogwu Oluwakemi O. Osa-Odigie Emmanuel U. Osifo Rene Pasculescu Michael Porth Justin M. Quigley Jonathan A. Quilling Christopher C. Reider Thomas R. Reilly Jothi Shankar Graeme Steven John T. Storm Mohamed M. Telab Leighton Williams Jody J. Woenker Stuart P. Wynne Cory Young Alexander T. Zippel

PCIs Sola Akindele Jake Annable Robert M. Baggett Stephen Boadu David J. Clark Yuri Dimitruk Robert Furlong Craig Goodvin

Digital Credentials for ASIS Certificants A HELP CENTER with videos and support instructions is available to help ASIS International certificants claim their digital badges. With these badges, certificants can promote and communicate the value of their credentials to a global network of peers and employers via e-mail and on social sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter. With the click of a mouse, digital badges will enable viewers to instantly verify the authenticity of the certification and to understand what was required to earn it. Contact Iris Casco in ASIS Certification Department at [email protected] to have the link to claim a digital badge sent. J A N UA RY/ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 6

LIFETIME CERTIFICANTS The following individuals have been granted Lifetime Certificant status by the ASIS International Professional Certification Board: Patricia Y. Bryant, CPP Randle W. Crowe, CPP Michael L. Dahm, CPP Eugene Gibbs, CPP Robert J. Noyes, CPP Dennis J. Plymale, CPP Neil Sullivan, CPP Chris M. Wright, CPP

James W. Hunt Anthony Hurley Mariam E. Imoisili Mark A. Laakso Francis McCormick Benjamin Ogenyi Angela J. Osborne Berndt Rif Ernest Santucci Michael S. Sawyers Jonathan Taormina Ronald D. Ward

PSPs Matthew Adams Gabriel Adebayo Fahad M. Al-Enzazi Brian J. Alexander Adam Bukai Travis Chrest Shawndell Deans Abumere M. Egbunuade Frank A. Finley II Tracy Fulford Johnny J. Keeton Matthew Langner Trudie Levesque Susan N. Mancini John J. Miller Kirit Nair Semion O. Obasi Stephen M. Oliva Steven J. Palme Sunil Parmar Howard J. Pearsall Branden W. Porter Vivek Prakash Sharon Shaw Victor H. Trickett Georgi Tsanov John C. Villines Jared Wagner Duilio O. Zambelli Harry D. Zimmerman, Jr. ◆

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ASIS Women in Security Spotlight

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AROLINA ZBOROWSKI is regional security manager for Facebook in Ireland. She has spent more than 10 years in the security industry. Her first position was with Symantec, where she served as OCS account manager, security and safety, as well as the health and safety coordinator. Today, she specializes in issues such as vendor management, oversight of guard force services, ensuring compliance with company vision and strategy, monitoring and responding to incidents, conducting investigations, ensuring a safe work place environment, building effective relationships with stakeholders, and continually collaborating with business partners and budget management. She is a customer-centric, passionate, enthusiastic person Karolina Zborowski operating in a fast-paced environment who can quickly adapt to changing conditions, think strategically, and maintain high energy levels while working under stressful conditions. Her dedication to the security industry resulted in the Irish Security Industry Association recognizing her with a Security Officer of the Year Award.

Q: How did you wind up working in corporate security? A: I am fortunate that my career in security began with a global organization, Symantec, because it provided great opportunities and supportive management, which allowed me to realize that security is not just a job, but also a profession. I found that a job in security, which was supposed to be temporary, completely shifted the plan of my career path. Being a part of the security world triggered a previously unknown and untapped desire to create a safe, secure environment for our employees, guests, and business partners. I discovered that there is so much more to corporate security than I had ever imagined, such as investigations, responding to complex incidents, initiating system solutions, and managing a team of officers. In a relatively short time, that newfound desire and commitment resulted in the Irish Security Industry Association recognizing my efforts in the industry with the Security Officer of the Year

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Award—an important personal milestone that further reinforced my commitment to the industry. Everything that has happened since has only strengthened my conviction that this particular industry brings a great sense of fulfilment. Q: Because you work for a high-profile company that is viewed as cutting edge, do you have a particular—or different— approach to security? A: Being a security manager in a company as young, dynamic, and culturally diverse as Facebook made me completely readjust my approach to building a security program. Our security program philosophy lines up with and represents all of the values that are important to our employees: transparency, openness, innovation, and faith in our mission. Security is never an obstruction; security officers are not enforcers, nor do they control or police. We are proud that employees comfortably approach our team with questions and concerns or to report various security-related matters. Staff mem-

bers know they can rely on security officers to go above and beyond to assist them. That level of confidence is achieved by building partnerships and encouraging shared responsibility for keeping our company safe. Q: You have a large regional security portfolio, so how do you deal with the issues and obstacles that occur across time zones and cultures? A: In corporate security, there is a need for availability and immediate response when dealing with major or sensitive matters. However, this should not become an overwhelming expectation because an ability to approach operations with a healthy perspective and a focus on prioritization is key. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, in coordination with partners and account managers, we’ve spent time and placed attention on building a highly skilled, reliable, trustworthy team that is equipped with tools and resources that allow for a proper initial response. This, in turn, allows me to look at our operations in a strategic ASIS DY NAMICS

manner, focus on supporting my team more effectively, and continue to partner with my colleagues to introduce solutions. When dealing with various cultures, I don’t see challenges and obstacles, but opportunities to learn and develop as a professional, as well as keep an open mind and distance myself from bias and stereotypes. Q: Do you see the role of the security professional changing in the next five to 10 years? A: Absolutely. We operate in a much more complex environment and proceed to face new, unique issues more frequently. Security professionals continue to develop and build cross-functional understanding of the industry, influencing factors, threats, and risks. In the years to come, we will likely be much more strategic in how we add value, as well as how we align with the mission and objectives of

our organizations. There are also greater expectations to not only measure and report the impact of a security program at organizational level, but also to translate collected data, such as metrics and statistics, into a language that appeals to a nonsecurity audience. In my opinion, this requires additional skills such as data analysis and understanding of marketing. Q: Is there anything you’d say you learned the hard way during your career? A: One is the importance of listening. There have been some sensitive developments I dealt with in the past for which I quickly came up with answers and solutions that were not relevant or soothing to the parties involved. I was too focused on resolving issues, instead of hearing out the individuals and addressing their actual concerns. I now do my best to listen first, and then tailor my response accordingly.

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Q: Do you have any professional aspirations or goals you’re still working on? A: In general terms, my overall professional aspirations are to continue to push and challenge myself, as well as develop a more diverse skillset. My short-term goal is to successfully complete my MBA degree, as well as obtain a diploma in criminology and criminal psychology. Balancing work, school, and personal life is not the easiest task, but I am eager to build strong academic foundations and apply the knowledge acquired to my workplace. Q: Do you have any advice for women who are just beginning their careers in the security world? A: Be confident and make sure you have a seat at the table. Push yourself and don’t get discouraged when you run into roadblocks. You can build a rewarding, satisfying career in security—so lead, form relationships, and continue to learn from those around you. ◆

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Standards and Guidelines

ASIS and NFPA Launch ActiveShooter Initiative

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SIS INTERNATIONAL and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which are both standards developing organizations (SDOs), recognize the need to collectively address the discipline intersections of security, safety, and fire safety management to maximize protection of human and physical assets during active-shooter incidents. Given the unpredictable future and rapid evolution of active-shooter events, it is critical that schools and educational institutions, entertainment and sporting facilities, religious establishments, and organizations of all types and sizes, have the best tools at their disposal to manage security, safety, and fire risks associated with mass violence.

A kick-off stakeholder meeting in Arlington, Virginia, on January 19, will bring together more than 50 standards developers, industry groups, and members of law enforcement, government, and academia to explore how to address administrative, management, and technology issues related to activeshooter events. “Active-shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve rapidly. Attacks by guns, knives, and bombs on individuals at gatherings, businesses, and public facilities have significant consequences. Therefore, it is essential to better prepare for and respond to these types of incidents,” says Dr. Marc H. Siegel, commissioner, ASIS Global Standards Initiative. “The intent of this meeting is to bring together the foremost activeshooter experts from across the

A S I S S TA N D A R D S A N D G U I D E L I N E S U P D AT E ASIS INTERNATIONAL regularly provides the status of standards and guidelines so members and others can be apprised of progress. Visit www.asisonline.org/standards to access and learn the latest status of each standard or guideline. STANDARDS UNDER DEVELOPMENT Community Resilience: Provides guidance to address the interfaces between individual, organizational, and community resilience to enhance public-private partnerships and resilience planning. Using the PDCA model, it addresses risk and capacity identification, assessment, control, and sharing to better prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions to help communities and public-private partnering. Private Security Officer (PSO) Selection and Training: This standard provides generic management requirements for PSO selection and training processes as well as guidance for good practices related to the selection, training, and use of private security officers. Security and Resilience in Organizations and their Supply Chains: A revision and consolidation of the existing Organizational Resilience and Business Continuity Management standards, this new standard will provide steps necessary to: prevent, pre-

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pare for, and respond to an undesirable or disruptive incident; manage and survive the event; and take actions to ensure an organization and its supply chain's resilience. PUBLISHED ANSI/ASIS STANDARDS Auditing Management Systems for Risk, Resilience, Security, and Continuity—Guidance for Application (2014): This standard refers to the systematic, objective activities undertaken to evaluate or audit management system performance for security, preparedness, and continuity management. Business Continuity Management (2010): This standard includes auditable criteria for preparedness, crisis management, business and operational continuity, and disaster management. Chief Security Officer (CSO)—An Organizational Model (2014—replaces 2008 edition): This standard provides a high-level approach to help organizations develop a comprehensive, integrated, and consistent security/risk leadership function, taking into account identifiable risk assessment and requirements, intelligence, and assumptions. Conformity Assessment and Auditing Management Systems for Quality of Private Security Company Operations

(2012): This standard provides requirements and guidance for conducting conformity assessments of the Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations (PSC) Standard. This standard sets out requirements for bodies providing auditing and third-party certification of private security company operations (private security providers working for any client). Investigations (2015): This standard provides guidance for internal and external investigators to maintain the quality and consistency of investigations and investigative reports. It will help investigators conduct inquiries using a systematic approach, in an organized and well-documented manner. The standard will discuss managing an investigation program, as well as conducting individual investigations. Management Systems for Quality of Private Security Company Operations—Requirements with Guidance (2012): This standard provides requirements and guidance for a management system with auditable criteria for the Quality of PSC Standard, building on the Montreux Document on pertinent legal and security companies in conditions where the rule of law has been undermined by conflict or disaster. This standard provides auditable requirements

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spectrum of security, fire, and safety in an effort to develop tools for organizations of any size and sector, to best protect human life and physical assets.” “Security, fire protection, and life safety communities need to develop a coordinated effort to ad-

Active-shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve rapidly. dress terror in our society,” says Robert Solomon, the division manager for NFPA’s Building Fire Protection and Life Safety Department. “By implementing the best technology, architectural, and management strategies, we can strengthen our defenses and resilience against

based on the plan-do-check-act model for third-party certification of PSC operations. Now being developed as an ISO Standard. Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of a Quality Assurance Management System for Private Security Service Providers (2013): This standard will benefit private security service providers (PSCs) in improving their quality of services consistent with respect for human rights and legal and contractual obligations based on the core elements of the ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2012. The model outlines six phases ranging from no process in place for quality assurance management to going beyond the requirements of the standard. Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of the Organizational Resilience Management System (2012): This standard describes a phased implementation of the Organizational Resilience Standard as a series of steps designed to help organizations evaluate where they stand in regard to resilience management and preparedness, to set goals, to benchmark where they are relative to those goals, and to plot a business-sensible path to get there. Organizational Resilience: Security Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems—Requirements with Guidance for Use (2009): This standard


active shooters. Given the short response time to active-shooter incidents, people need the technology and training to buy time essential to survival, and to minimize losses and consequences of an attack.” Topics of discussion will include: ■ Assessing the risks of an activeshooter event ■ Actions to prevent and prepare for an active-shooter event ■ Recognizing potential indicators of violence ■ Responding to an active-shooter event ■ Actions to take when confronted by an active shooter ■ Communication and interfacing with law enforcement officials and first responders ■ Managing and mitigating the consequences of an active-shooter event

is based on the ISO PDCA model. The model provides steps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to a disruptive incident; to manage and survive the event; and to take actions to ensure the organization’s resilience. Physical Asset Protection (2012): This standard identifies, applies, and manages physical security measures to safeguard an organization’s facilities-based assets. Quality Assurance and Security Management for Private Security Companies Operating at Sea—Guidance (2013): This standard provides guidance for implementing the ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2012 and related ISO security management system standards in the maritime environment consistent with respect for human rights, contractual, and legal obligations. Risk Assessment (2015): This standard provides a basis for a generic process for risk assessment, enabling objective analysis of the efficacy of risk management controls that protect an organization’s assets. Supply Chain Risk Management: A Compilation of Best Practices (2014): This standard provides a framework for collecting, developing, and implementing best practices for supply chain risk management (SCRM). It is a practitioner’s guide to SCRM and associated processes. It provides some guidelines and possible approaches for an

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fire-safety measures and regulations The objective is to provide guidance to organizations and individuals to prepare for, and minimize, the likelihood of an event, as well as respond to and recover from an active-shooter situation. The meeting will identify the need for technology and management measures as well as awareness and training programs to enhance active-shooter mitigation and emergency management. The outcome of the NFPA/ ASIS initiative will provide guidance for organizations to consider when developing tailored site-specific plans and procedures. Although all seats for the meeting are now filled, Sue Carioti at ASIS (703/518-1416) or Robert Solomon at NFPA (617/984-7464) may be contacted for questions and additional information. ◆

organization to consider, including examples of tools other organizations have used. It can serve as a baseline for helping enterprises assess and address supply chain risks and for documenting evolving practices. Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention (2011): This standard provides an overview of policies, processes, and protocols that organizations can adopt to help identify and prevent threatening behavior and violence affecting the workplace and to better address and resolve threats and violence that have actually occurred. The standard also describes the implementation of a Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Program. PUBLISHED ASIS GUIDELINES Business Continuity (2005) ■ Facilities Physical Security Measures (2009) ■ General Security Risk Assessment (2003) ■ Information Asset Protection (2007) ■ Preemployment Background Screening (2009) ■ Preemployment Background Screening Supplement (PBSS) Guideline (2015) ■ Private Security Officer Selection and Training (2010) ■ Workplace Violence Prevention and Response (2005) ■

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Foundation he ASIS International Transitions Ad Hoc Council (TAHC) Scholarship has been established to provide an opportunity for ASIS members who actively serve in law enforcement to pursue ASIS board certification. The new TAHC scholarships will cover the expenses of application, preparation (online review), and testing for the Certified Protection Professional® (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator® (PCI), or Physical Security Professional® (PSP) credential.

hance their professional development in the security profession. Eligibility. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be an active-duty law officer serving at the local, state, provincial, federal, or national level. Law enforcement personnel of any nation around the world are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be ASIS members in good standing. They must meet the professional and educational requirements of the ASIS board certification they seek to achieve. Application process. Those interested in applying for the scholarship may do so between March 1 and April 15. The application can be downloaded from the ASIS Foundation tab at www.asison-

Funding for professional certification is not provided by most law enforcement agencies or departments worldwide. As a result, many law enforcement members must personally cover the expenses of certification, including cost of the application, preparation, and exam expenses, which can be a financial burden. Together, the ASIS Foundation and the Transitions Council seek to provide the means for men and women within law enforcement around the world to greatly en-

line.org. Completed applications may be e-mailed to ASIS Foundation Director Barbara Buzzell at [email protected], or mailed to her at ASIS International, 1625 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The application packet should include the completed award application indicating the designation that the applicant wishes to earn, as well as a nomination letter signed by a department or agency chief or director. The letter should highlight the applicant’s mission,

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duty accomplishments, self-improvement efforts, and community involvement or leadership. The letter should not exceed two pages in length and must be written in English. The application packet should also include a written essay dis-

Funding for professional certification is not provided by most law enforcement agencies or departments worldwide. cussing the applicant’s motivation for pursuing ASIS board certification. The essay should not exceed one double-spaced, typed page. It must be written in a 12-point, Arial or Times New Roman font. Selection Process. A scholarship selection committee of the TAHC, consisting of the TAHC cochairs, co-vice chairs, and secretary, along with the TAHC education and certification committee members and other TAHC members, will review the applications and award scholarships to deserving ASIS members. The number of awards will be determined by the funds available annually. Award Presentation. Scholarship awards will be presented annually at the ASIS International Law Enforcement and Military Appreciation Luncheon hosted at the Annual Seminar and Exhibits. Award Donors. The Foundation and the TAHC are actively seeking donations for this new scholarship. Organizations or their foundations, ASIS chapters, and individuals are invited to make a one-time or multiyear commitment to support this special fund. Donors will receive recognition online and in materials promoting the award. ◆ ASIS DY NAMICS

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ASIS China Conference a Remarkable Success

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N DECEMBER 3 and 4, the

inaugural ASIS International China Conference took place at the Crowne Plaza Shanghai. It was the first fullscale educational event for security professionals in Mainland China held under the auspices of the world’s largest association for security professionals. With some 150 attendees from 18 countries, the conference was sold out long before it began.

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Davis, CPP, opened the two-day event and was followed by an informative keynote presentation by former diplomat and Chatham House Scholar Dr. Tim Summers who spoke on “China 2020: will the reforms work?” Davis also presented the Dan Grove APAC Regional Scholarship for emerging security professionals to Garrhett Thomas, a security consultant at Jacobs of Perth, Australia, who was previously a lecturer at Edith Cowan University. This was followed by a range of presentations that included Patrick Wang, head of security, Asia, at Bekaert, who spoke on corporate security culture, and Rain Teng, security director, Cardinal Health, who discussed social engineering. The first con-

ference day closed with the President’s Reception which was sponsored by Tyco. Day two began with a dynamic presentation by Dr. Marc Siegel, commissioner of the ASIS Global Standards Initiative, on using standards to align security with business. Other sessions that day included one given by Colin Chen, Greater China and Southeast Asia director at Johnson & Johnson, who spoke on IPR protection issues in China, and Wesley Fan, Asia regional security director at Walmart, who spoke about the effective use of anonymous whistleblower mechanisms to detect and investigate corporate fraud. The closing keynote was delivered by Totti Karpela, director of Hong Kong-based Peace of Mind

Threat Management, about psychopaths in the corporate world. Sponsors and exhibitors included Tyco, CRI Group, Abloy, ICD Security Solutions, Ripcord Travel Protection, Global Rescue, and G4s. Media sponsors were Security Management, SourceSecurity.com, The Big Red Guide, Asia Pacific Security Magazine, and A&S Integrator. Securtech was a supporting organization. Due to the outstanding success of this event, ASIS plans to return to Shanghai for a second iteration of its China Conference in the last quarter of 2016. ◆ Above right: ASIS President David C. Davis, CPP, poses with attendees. Bottom left: The ASIS Asia-Pacific Advisory Council and friends. Bottom right: Dr. Marc Siegel.


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Security Education for today and tomorrow

This year—Plan and Prepare to Succeed! Plan now to make this the year you earn your security board certification. By taking one of our CPP, PCI, or PSP review programs you will take an important step in your journey toward career advancement. A robust “boot camp” style learning experience, certification classroom reviews provide a high-level of security concepts and practices found on the CPP, PCI, and PSP exams. • Identify areas of strength and weakness • Take a practice assessment and get immediate feedback • Network with peers, develop an action plan, and get valuable insights from our experienced board certified instructors. CPP and PSP Review February 22-23 Fort Worth, TX Special room rates available until January 31

CPP, PCI, and PSP Review April 25-26 New York, NY Early bird deadline: February 27

View the full schedule at www.asisonline.org/certificationreviews.

Deadline extended! Online leadership development classes are still available Four new leadership development modules are available on myGPS at the special member rate of $79, nonmember rate of $109. Topics for purchase include Building Team Pride and Purpose, Negotiating Resources for Your Team, Clarifying Performance Expectations, and Correcting Performance Problems.

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effrey A. Slotnick, CPP, PSP, president and CSO of Setracon, talked about the ASIS Physical Security Council and the role of standards in security management when he attended a meeting of the Columbia Basin Chapter. The Sacramento Chapter held its First Annual Charity Pool Tournament as a social event to strengthen chapter unity and introduce new members to the group. The chapter raised $1,300 at the event. The California Central Valley Chapter invited Darryl Marshall to speak about the ASIS Cultural Properties Council. Marshall is the director of security for the Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection at Stanford University and serves on the council. The topic for a San Diego Chapter panel discussion was the 4K or next-generation, ultra-highdefinition camera technology. It is replacing 1080p as the highest-reso-

The Jeddah Chapter welcomed Abdallah S. Jum’ah as its keynote speaker at a recent conference. The former president and CEO of Saudi Aramco discussed the “roses and thorns” on the path of leadership. He talked about the competencies of leaders in the security industry and offered advice for successful leadership, including the importance of ethics. The conference was attended by 400 people, including ASIS Senior Regional Vice President Mohammed Al-Shammary.

lution video signal available. The program included manufacturers, an integrator, and an end user, who talked about how the technology can be used in security applications and how to transition to it. On the panel were Dario Santana, president of Layer3 Security Services; Jon Carstensen, dis-

The Illinois North Shore Chapter hosted its Second Annual Officer Appreciation Dinner, which honored both law enforcement and private security officers for their dedication. Individual awards were given to Officer Ryan Montag of AlliedBarton Security Services, Officer Dan Ruth of the Gurnee Police Department, and Sergeant Mark Poya of the Evanston Police Department. A joint public-private partnership award was presented to Officer Matt McGannon of the Park Ridge Police Department and Phil Schatzel of Lutheran General Hospital. Here, Chapter Chair Jim Waldrop, CPP (right), greets Chapter Webmaster David Wilson, CPP.

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trict manager for Bosch Security Systems; Mike McCann, solutions engineer at Sony Security Systems; and Kristin Goff, security operations analyst at Sempra. Another meeting featured a talk by Chief Lamine Secka of the San Diego State University Police. He discussed drones and their use in emergency management and notification. FBI Special Agent Michaela Ludwick addressed the Santa Barbara Chapter on the topic of industrial espionage. At a meeting of the San Fernando Valley Chapter, Officer Sean Reinhardt discussed the Los Angeles Police Department’s program where offenders learn how the law perceives types of theft (burglary, robbery), actual costs (fines and court costs), social stigma (family perception), and self-awareness of crime. The recidivism rate goes down following the program. Sergeant Craig Kitchner of the Major Crimes Division discussed social media strategies. Chief Dave Andrews of the Nevada Gaming Control Board gave a presentation on the history and evolution of gambling in ASIS DY NAMICS

ChapterNews Nevada when he spoke to the Northern Nevada Chapter. Colorado Springs Police Officer Brent Ambuehl addressed the Pikes Peak Chapter on activeshooter response. Brian Lane, clinical fraud director at Anthem Inc., gave a presentation on loss prevention and security management in the healthcare industry when he visited the Denver Mile-Hi Chapter. The Salt Lake Chapter invited members of the local InfraGard chapter to a meeting. Chris Gebhardt, IT director at Air Medical Resource Group, spoke about information security for the physical security manager. Danny Hower-

ton, threat analyst at Proofpoint, talked about hacking, Big Data, and other IT topics. At another meeting of the chapter, Todd Hyatt of the Salt Lake City Police Department Bomb Squad made a presentation to members on bomb threats. Bridget Richards, director of communications for Blue Ocean Enterprises, discussed crisis communications at a meeting of the Northern Colorado/Southern Wyoming Chapter. John Keel, corporate safety services supervisor at Alliance Data, spoke to the New Mexico Chapter on active-shooter response. At a Phoenix Chapter meeting,

C H A P T E R H I G H L I G H T France Chapter Coordinates after Paris Attack BY DR. NICOLAS LE SAUX, CPP, AND ERIC DAVOINE ollowing the November 13 terrorist attacks on Paris, it was evident that a way was needed for ASIS International France Chapter members to pool the information they had to coordinate responses to the attacks and synchronize decisions. To respond to these needs and provide chapter members with actual benchmarks on what was being done in response to the crisis, several conference calls were set up during the weekend following the attacks. One of these was an international conference call that allowed France Chapter members to gather support from the ASIS peer network around the world, at the same time enabling the Society’s leadership to receive fast feedback on the situation in France. Additionally, a bridge call allowed the France Chapter to share updates, initiatives, and ideas. This proved extremely useful to our members, giving them actual data on what other CSOs, security managers, and security providers were doing. This bridge call has since been maintained on a weekly basis and the Ministry of Interior has been an active participant, with a senior colonel from the unit in charge of public-private security cooperation giving information on the situation as well as collecting the views from a cross-section of all private security actors involved. Among the initiatives following from the weekly bridge call has been an active-shooter training session planned for mid-December to leverage chapter members’ expertise for the benefit of all. Dr. Nicolas le Saux, CPP, is ASIS Region 9-A regional vice president. Eric Davoine is France Chapter chair.

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Carlos Barbosa, vice president of vertical development for G4S, explained the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which identifies and regulates high-risk chemical facilities to ensure that they have security measures in place to reduce the risks associated with these chemicals.

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ruce Schmiedlin, Cyber Sector chief at InfraGard, gave a talk on the intersection between cyber and physical security for the Central Iowa Chapter. Another meeting featured a presentation on the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy by its director Judy Bradshaw. FBI Special Agent John Hallock was the keynote speaker at the Omaha Chapter’s Law Enforcement and Security Awards Luncheon. The Fox Valley Chapter learned about fire service collaborations with law enforcement and the active-shooter response, when Assistant Chief Mike Sipin of NeenahMenasha (Wisconsin) Fire Rescue spoke to the group. Another meeting featured a look at investigations by Thomas Fassbender, chief operating officer of Attorney’s Process and Investigation Services, Inc. Kevin Pennell, protective security advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, gave a presentation on active-shooter preparedness for the Central Illinois Chapter. Detective Michael Johnson of the Domestic Violence Unit of the Bloomington Police Department spoke at another meeting about domestic violence. Patrick Quillinan, PCI, senior security investigator for Takeda Pharmaceuticals, discussed personal safety outside the office for the Chicago Chapter. Casino security was the topic for the Cleveland Chapter when Dave Archey, director of security for the Cleveland Horseshoe

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ChapterNews Casino, was the guest speaker. Another meeting focused on hardware and door security. Tom Pekoc and Mike Mullens of ASSA ABLOY gave a presentation on the latest solutions. At a Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter meeting, Janica Tucker of the Taft Law Practice gave a presentation on how the legalization of marijuana might affect drug testing in the workplace. James Finney, protective security advisor for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, gave a talk on the duties and responsibilities associated with his job, as well as resources available to the public, for the Evansville Chapter. At another meeting, members learned about creating a workplace violence plan from Janell Ellis, corporate security manager at Vectren.

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he Ozarks Chapter gathered at City Utilities, Springfield, for a meeting. Nick Rasey, manager of physical security for City Utilities, hosted the meeting and gave a presentation on cyber-

The Dubai Chapter celebrated its 10th anniversary with a dinner sponsored by Nedap. Chapter Vice Chair Peter Page, CPP, presented the chapter’s history, and Ronald O’Brien Williams and Manni Hughes recounted the early days of the chapter. Chapter Chair Abdulla Al-Hashimi was given a plaque to recognize his leadership and commitment to the chapter.

security. At another meeting, Mike Brothers, director of media relations at Drury University, spoke to the group about social media and security. Ashley White and Chyjuan Dumas of the Walmart security operations center spoke to the Northwest Arkansas Chapter about cybersecurity. Active-shooter response was the topic for the San Antonio Chapter when Ryan Searles, training manager with ESPADA Logistics & Security Group, was the guest

The Greater Kansas City Chapter hosted a 55th Anniversary Luncheon, at which it presented its Security Officer of the Year Award to Max Lyle, senior security officer at Stowers Institute for Medical Research. ASIS volunteer leaders in attendance included Board of Directors Member Rik Lisko, CPP; Senior Regional Vice President Jon Gann; and Regional Vice President Roger Palmer, CPP. Shown here are past and present chapter chairs and longtime members (from left): Cathy Bone; Larry Hannah, CPP; Shirley Baker; Ralph Pusey; Wade Mathews; Larry Joiner; Mike Betten, CPP; and Jon Gann.

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speaker. He talked about the profile of an active shooter, how people respond in stressful situations, what to do while waiting for law enforcement and after they arrive, and training exercises.

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etired Special Agent Tim Reece of the FBI spoke to the Mid-Tennessee Chapter about white-collar crime and ethical issues. Workplace violence was the subject of a presentation given by Jerry Bloechle, owner and manager of Know More Investigations, at a Mobile Bay Chapter meeting. Mike King, superintendent of the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, spoke about his organization at a meeting of the Birmingham Chapter. Members of the Southeast Georgia Chapter learned about security metrics when Mary Edgar, CPP, senior vice president of Bank of America, was the guest speaker. Bob Giordano, chief operating officer of Kwantek, spoke at another meeting about the ASIS 2015 event and the ASIS Security Services Council. Jim McGuffey, CPP, PSP, PCI, addressed the Savannah Lowcountry Chapter on the HOW risk analysis process. ASIS DY NAMICS

ChapterNews The Central Savannah River Chapter welcomed Special Agent Gytis Zundy of the FBI to a meeting to discuss criminal intelligence. Members of the North Carolina Piedmont Chapter learned about new innovations and technologies in physical security when Mark Schreiber, CPP, of Safeguards Consulting spoke to the group. He is chair of the ASIS Security Architecture and Engineering Council and the Critical Infrastructure Working Group. Brian Mills, fraud investigator for FIS, discussed credit card fraud when he visited the Florida West Coast Chapter. At another meeting, Adrianne George of the National Counterterrorism Center spoke on terrorism. At a Palm Beaches Florida Chapter meeting, Patrick Miller of Invictus recounted some of his team’s experiences in assisting his clients’ humanitarian efforts over-

The Toronto Chapter hosted its second Women in Leadership Symposium, with a roundtable discussion on careers, work-life balance, networking, volunteering, and more. Among those offering advice were Bonnie Butlin of the Canadian Security Partners’ Forum; Kevin Sanjari, vice president of operations for Paragon Protection; Luciano Cedrone, CPP, vice president of national security for Brookfield Properties; and Dwaine Nichol, CPP, director of corporate security for the City of Toronto. Shown here, Kazia Bernard, Women in Security chair for the chapter, addresses the group.

seas, including inside Haiti, Kenya, and Nepal. His team’s primary duties were logistics and operations.

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ames Saulnier, CPP, physical security manager for Sprint, gave a talk on the value of professional security certification for the Fredericksburg/Quan-

tico Chapter. At another meeting, Robert Riggan spoke about executive protection. Police and community relationships were the topic for the Maryland Suburban Chapter when the guest speaker was Assistant Chief Darryl McSwain of the Montgomery County Police Department. Francis McCormick, manager of security and preparedness for

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he ASIS International Switzerland Chapter held its General Assembly on November 12. After a formal introduction, Chapter Chair Pierre Kupferschmid gave an overview of two Smart Cities workshops organized in Basel and Geneva that attracted a large audience. He noted that 70 percent of the workshops’ attendees were not members of ASIS. While this provided an excellent opportunity to recruit new members, he noted, improving the participation of members at events will be the focus of the year ahead. Stéphane Vuille, PCI, chapter communications officer, presented the chapter’s new website, which has already garnered about 1,500 visits per month, with news and job openings regularly posted. The chapter also frequently publishes articles in ASIS EuroDynamics. Contacts with Swiss national media and public authorities, initiated this year, will be further developed to promote the security profession to the wider public and position ASIS as a source of expert advice. The financial situation of the Switzerland Chapter is healthy, as was reported by Rolf Sigg, chapter treasurer and member affairs officer. Sponsor contributions and successful workshops added substantially to enhanced revenues while cost remained below budget. The chapter chair bid farewell to Felix Juhl, who left the board at this General J A N UA RY/ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 6

Assembly. Werner Schaad, who retires from the role as auditor, was also thanked for his longstanding services. Luca Tenzi was appointed new lead auditor with Christoph Teuber as second auditor. As required, the assembly elected Reto Blesinger as deputy auditor. With all board positions filled, the chapter is looking forward to an active 2016. Following a survey of the members, the chapter programs will focus more on company visits, if feasible. Risk management, emergency/crisis management, public and private safety and security, as well as safety and security standards will be the priority topics. This year’s focal theme will remain a priority, with a white paper on “Safe, Secure, and Resilient Smart Cities” to be published. In addition, the chapter aims to develop at least one pilot project with a Swiss city. One of the chapter’s annual objectives was to increase the number of members to 100 before the end of 2015. This objective was exceeded and the chapter’s board welcomed the 100th member, Dr. Peter Nebiker, with the gift of a magnum bottle of champagne. The meeting finished with networking cocktails offered by Daniel Beer and an optional dinner offered by silver sponsor Securitas. Dr. Peter Nebiker (left), 100th member of the ASIS Switzerland Chapter, receives a magnum bottle of champagne from Chapter Chair Pierre Kupferschmid (right) and Member Affairs Officer Rolf Sigg.

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More than 70 corporate security, risk management, and insurance professionals attended the Spain Chapter’s seminar on crisis management insurance, which was sponsored by American AIG and NYA International. Educational topics included kidnapping and ransom, management of incidents, crisis management insurance policies and what they cover, and the legal aspects of insurance policies. Here, Chapter Chair Juan Muñoz, CPP, addresses the gathering.

American Water, spoke to the South Jersey Chapter about the measures needed to protect the water supply. Joe Galasso, senior vice president for security and life safety for SL Green Realty, was the guest speaker for the New York City Chapter. He discussed strategies for working with the C-suite to advance the security agenda. The chapter distributed nearly $20,000 in scholarships for security officers and graduate and undergraduate study. Facial recognition for security purposes was the topic for the Western New York Chapter. John Chiarello of Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy was the guest speaker. Members of the Boston Chapter learned about active-shooter response strategies for civilians when the featured speaker was Shawn Slezak, national trainer from the ALICE Training Institute.

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egion 7-A leaders are working with local members in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to establish a new chapter. Robert Chung, director of the Jamaica Ministry of Labour and Social Security, addressed the Jamaica Chapter on occupational

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safety and health legislation. He pointed out the onerous responsibilities that are placed on all stake-

holders and the need for security professionals to be proactive with regards to these issues. Another meeting featured a talk by Major George Benson on the role of the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre. The Trinidad/Tobago Chapter learned about using Google Earth to communicate to a geographically diverse organization when Ricardo La Borde, CPP, chief training officer for Amalgamated Security Services, was the guest speaker. Lionel Grillet, security manager for AbbVie, made a presentation on the keys to hiring security services from both the buyer’s and the seller’s perspective when he spoke to the Venezuela Chapter. Detective Inspector Brian

C H A P T E R H I G H L I G H T Italy and Connecticut Chapters Join Forces BY FELIX GIANNINI, CPP new day has dawned–the era of ASIS International Sister Chapters has begun. Two years in the making, a collaboration between the Italy Chapter and the Southern Connecticut Chapter is official. The idea is to share best practices between two distant regions of the world and to promote the international nature of security, life safety, business continuity, and emergency response. At the moment, our goal is modest and in development: We plan to have links and pages for each other’s chapters on our respective websites, have regular phone and Skype meetings, connect on LinkedIn, and share posts and comments. We also plan on sharing other publications, including white papers, and meeting at our annual conferences. We are also open to outside suggestions and to having other chapters replicate our initiatives. The idea began in 2014 at the New York City Chapter’s 24th Security Conference and Expo. There, the chapter hosted a wonderful networking evening event at the New York Athletic Club. I was lucky to attend, because it was there I met, among the many dignitaries, an ASIS member visiting from Italy, Michele Pontrelli, CPP. Being of Italian descent and a lover of the culture, I was happy to make his acquaintance. We talked about the CPP exam for which he was deep into his preparations. He said his biggest challenge was that the exam is given in the English measurement system, not the metric system–food for thought for the ASIS Professional Certification Board. We also talked about the Italy Chapter’s challenge of covering an entire country of more than 59 million people. He and I became friends that night and began exchanging e-mails. I followed up by sharing my exam study and preparation information with him during the ensuing months. It was a very happy day when I became one of the first people Michele informed of his CPP certification success. It was during this time that we began to speak about building an international interchapter relationship. We look forward to sharing our success with all of you in the future. Felix Giannini, CPP, serves as a vice chair of the ASIS Southern Connecticut Chapter. He can be reached at [email protected].

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ChapterNews Woods of An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s National Police Service) was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Ireland Chapter. He gave an over view of Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau, which carries out investigations into the suspected proceeds of criminal conduct. It uses a multiagency, multidisciplinary partnership approach. A panel of experts discussed travel security. On the panel were Sam Roper, security manager at Google; John McNichols, regional security officer of the U.S. Embassy in Dublin; and consultant Joe Cully, CPP. Brendan Reynolds of Google moderated the panel. A final presentation explored design considerations for data centers; Narinder Dio of Cornerstone provided an overview of the new European standard for such facilities and infrastructures. The Denmark Chapter welcomed Thomas De Neegaard, head of global security for Novo Nordisk, to talk about security issues surrounding mobile devices.

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onathan Boucher of G4S addressed the Johannesburg Chapter on the convergence of the homeland security enterprise and security. Another meeting featured a talk by A.G.W. Kelly, PSP, regional security officer for Siemens, on security educational programs of value and developing security through the individual. Members of the Abu Dhabi Chapter learned about emergent technologies when the guest speakers were Ben Downton of MWR InfoSecurity and Sanjit Bardhan of Arecont Vision. A meeting of the Philippines Chapter centered on security in a mixed-use property development. Estelito A. Dela Cruz, Jr., CPP, president and training director of the EDC Security Training Academy, was the guest speaker. AnJ A N UA RY/ F E B RUA RY 2 0 1 6

A panel discussion on terrorism at a Montreal Chapter meeting featured Professor Stéphane Leman-Langlois of Laval University; Security Consultant Lili-Ann Mitchell, CPP; Michel Juneau-Katsuya, president and CEO of the Northgate Group; Sergeant Hakim Bellal; and Commandant Khanh Du Dinh. They discussed myths and realities of terrorism, national and international issues, as well as corporate concerns.

other meeting focused on terrorism and crisis management, when the speaker was Lamont C. Siller of the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The Hong Kong Chapter, in cooperation with the Associated Locksmiths of Hong Kong, held a

seminar with Certified Master Locksmith Lloyd Seliber on locking and access control technology. He reviewed locking technology and provided interesting case studies that illustrated a number of technological advancements. ◆

C H A P T E R H I G H L I G H T The Power of the ASIS Global Network BY ABHAY RANJAN ast month, a German company with an ancillary in India experienced an emergency situation concerning a critical short-term setup of investigations and close protection. Time was at a premium and engaging a local partner in India at such short notice was a formidable task. Trusting the ASIS global network, Tobias Münzel, director global security and crisis management at Proteus Secur Consulting & Solutions GmbH, Germany, sought the assistance of Oliver Fein, chair of the ASIS Germany Chapter, and through him received contact details of Abhay Ranjan, chair of the ASIS New Delhi Chapter. A series of calls began late in the evening in India, and swiftly a further connection was made to J. K. Karan, also an ASIS member and vice president of SIS India, one of the top-rated security companies in that nation, who agreed to handle the situation. Following the successful accomplishment of the mission, Münzel wrote, “Due to a seven-hour lead time, our trust was based on Ranjan who answered for SIS India's reliability. Karan, who himself initially called the mission ‘nearly impossible’ due to its short-term nature, made all of our (almost unreasonable) requests come true.” The New Delhi Chapter was grateful for the words of appreciation from Münzel, and Karan was extremely happy to be of timely support to a fellow ASIS member in need. He commented, “I always appreciate my involvement with Abhay in New Delhi. The success story described here is due to the great cooperation with Tobias. I am also thankful for the introduction of Oliver Fein and appreciate his effort in utilizing the ASIS network to connect us with each other.” This is the power of the ASIS network. Abhay Ranjan is the chair of the ASIS New Delhi Chapter.

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