11/06/2009 - Training Opportunity - Department of Homeland Security, The Office of Homeland Security (TN) and the Memphis Chapter of Infragard present:Surveillance Detection Training for Commercial Infrastructure Operators and Sec Staff (SD CIKR) being held December 2-4, 2009. This course is limited to the first 30 applicants. To enroll submit your application as soon as possible. The course description can be download here.
06/05/2009 - Memphis Chapter 61 June Meeting Announcement
About the program: Workplace Violence—What do I do? About the program: Specially designed for security directors and property managers working within the commercial real estate environment. This fast-paced Webinar focuses on:
• Best practices regarding the training of building occupants in identifying potential violent employees.
• The importance of communication before, during, and after an incident.
• Sharing confidential information.
• Creating a tactical response plan for first responders and building staff.
• Recovering from an incident.
Benefit from the experience of nationally recognized experts who share realistic responses as well as what not to do if and when you are confronted with potential workplace violence incidents.
Sponsored by: ASIS Commercial Real Estate Council
Presented by: Carlos Villarreal, a nationally recognized security expert specializing in commercial real estate, has 30+ years experience leading the security departments of large, prestigious commercial real estate firms throughout North America. As Whelan Security’s senior vice president of the commercial real estate division, he is currently responsible for over 60 million square feet of commercial property in 27 markets across the United States.
Glen Kitteringham, CPP, Director, Security & Life Safety for Brookfield Properties, has worked in the security industry since 1990. He has a master’s degree in security and crime risk management; has written extensively on security management, personal safety, physical security, emergency and life safety planning, TRAs, and guard force operations; and is an instructor with the University of Calgary in their security management program.
Length of program: 100 minutes
When: 11:30 – 1:30 - Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Where: Discover Financial Services, 5305 Distriplex Farms Drive, Memphis, TN 38141
Visitors will need to show ID to receive a Visitors Badge.
Cost: (Includes Lunch and all handout materials) Free to all members who have paid their Memphis Chapter 61 dues. RSVP by 12:00 PM Monday, June 8th Required
$35 for all others with RSVP? RSVP by 12:00 PM Monday, June 8th Required
01/08/2009 - Memphis Chapter 61 – ASIS International
January Meeting Announcement & News
The January Meeting of Memphis Chapter 61 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 20th. Our meeting time and location, 1:00 PM at the Winchester Half Shell Restaurant, remains the same. The agenda for the meeting will include discussions of our 2009 Chapter Goals, ASIS HQ News, our chapter’s continued partnership with the InfraGard Memphis Members Alliance, and the planning of our chapter’s 40th Anniversary celebration.
This change was made for two reasons; to allow those of you who normally attend the monthly meeting to participate in the January 13 – 15 Risk & Threat Assessment Course at the University of Memphis, and to allow me to present to the membership ASIS International news and updates after I attend the January 14 – 16 ASIS International Leadership Conference at ASIS Headquarters.
News Updates: Ralph Sims, Region 7A RVP has agreed to remain in the RVP Volunteer Leadership position for 2009. As you all know, Ralph is a great supporter of our chapter and has been instrumental in many of our successes. I would like to extend my personal thanks to Ralph for his continued support and dedication. Anyone who wants to contact Ralph, you can reach him at: Ralph.Sims@FalconJet.com.
Next, I am pleased to announce that Joe Skinner, Chapter Program Chair, is the recipient of one of the thirty 2009 ASIS Foundation Alan J. Cross Awards. The Allan J. Cross Award pays the registration fees (a $700.00 value) to attend an ASIS certification review course of their choice. Joe has elected to attend the CPP Classroom Review Course in February. Congratulations Joe and good luck with preparations for the CPP Exam.
Also, I would like to tell you that I have been asked to serve as the Vice Chair of the ASIS International Information Technology Security Council. I am humbled and thrilled to serve in this position and hope to bring many of its benefits back to our chapter.
12/02/2008 - December Meeting / Holiday Social Announcement. To celebrate the holiday season and to reflect on our chapter’s 2008 accomplishments, the December meeting of Memphis Chapter 61 – ASIS International will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Texas de Brazil – Memphis, located at 150 Peabody, Memphis, TN, 38103.
The cost for this event is $40.00. This cost includes the famous non-stop parade of various cuts of sizzling beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage, plus the fifty item salad area including sushi, soups, salads and side items.
Click here to pay in advance, or pay at the door with cash or check.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
10/08/08 - The regular monthly meeting of Memphis Chapter 61 – ASIS International will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, October 21 at the Tier 1 Group/ T1G Memphis Comprehensive Training and Mission-Support Complex in Crittenden County, AR. In addition to lunch and a tour of the 780+ acre T1G Memphis complex (state-of-the-art classrooms, firing ranges and driving ranges), the agenda includes weapons live-fire and vehicle operations demonstrations. We are also seeking the permission of one of T1G clients to observe a client training session.
Due to the logistics of this meeting, you are required to RSVP not-later-than 5:00 Friday, October 17, 2008. The Regular Monthly Meeting Fee of $20.00 (payment in advance required) per person applies.
If you indicate on the RSVP that you “require transportation”, arrangements will be made for you to participate in a car pool. Besides myself, Warren Duane, Vicki Sweet, Alan Muntz, and Joe Skinner have volunteered to drive. Directions to the T1G Complex and car pool pick-up points and times will be provided not-later-than Monday, October 20th.
Please don’t miss this opportunity to see this unique training complex and observe the mission of Tier 1 Group.
09/30/08 - For the fifth year, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) is spearheading National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a comprehensive outreach campaign to empower all Americans and businesses to take steps to secure their part of cyberspace. During the month of October, events will take place across the country to raise awareness of the growing need to protect the Nation’s critical infrastructures and key resources from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
NCSD is partnering with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), along with other government agencies and the private sector. The month's activities include press and media events, educational workshops, state cyber exercises, and lectures hosted by public and private partners, proclamations by state governors, and other stakeholder outreach activities. Cyber Security is our shared responsibility.
Visit the Cyber Security Page at www.llis.gov and read more about cyber security plans, exercises, training and various DHS cyber programs.
09/03/08 - National Preparedness Month, 2008 - A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the important responsibility Americans have to be ready for emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities. The Department of Homeland Security's Ready campaign highlights preparedness steps, including having an emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan, and becoming informed about different types of emergencies. After preparing themselves and their families, Americans can take the next step and get involved in helping to prepare their communities for all types of emergencies. For more information, citizens may visit http://www.ready.gov/ and www.citizencorps.gov. During National Preparedness Month, we also honor our Nation's police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel for their hard work and commitment to protecting others. As first responders, they have demonstrated the true meaning of heroism by taking great risks to safeguard our communities, and all Americans are grateful for their efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2008 as National Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the importance of preparing for potential emergencies and to observe this month by participating in appropriate events, activities, and preparedness programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/08/20080826.html
08/15/08 - The August meeting of Memphis Chapter 61, ASIS International will be a joint meeting with the InfraGard Memphis Members Alliance. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus:
We have two guest speakers scheduled for the meeting:
• BioPassword - http://www.admitonesecurity.com/
AdmitOne provides user-centric security software that makes digital identities more trusted, agile, and easy-to-use. Our authentication solution applies multiple factors through policy-driven risk assessment to associate a user with his or her digital identity. Our solution includes keystroke dynamics — with its unique ability to verify specific users independent of other factors - providing a far more trusted verification process and enriched digital identity. Presentation will be by LPS Integration based out of Nashville,
• 3D Facial Recognition Technology - http://www.alivesecurity.com/
We also will have Glenn Crowe, CTO for Alive Tech, Inc. presenting a unique brand of Facial Recognition software / hardware for use in jails, airports and other high security areas for access control and authentication purposes. Tom McElroy from Hilton will be speaking to us about the application of this unique technology.
07/19/08 - Memphis-based Dillard Door & Security Inc. has been named one of the Top 100 Security System Integrators in the United States, according to Security Distribution and Marketing Magazine.
This is the third time the company, which was ranked 80 out of 100, has been named to the list.
The report ranks by revenue security firms that contract electronic security projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, government and other non-residential markets.
Dillard Door, a diversified industrial door and security systems company, has progressed in recent years for a door controls business with a focused line of offerings into an expanded one, which offers camera and alarm systems, biometric access controls and sensing devices, said Dillard CEO Chris W. Bird. With the added offerings, Dillard has been able to substantially broaden its client base and has grown about 200 percent over the past seven years.
Dillard’s clients include AutoZone Park, FedExForum, Nike, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, UPS, The Hershey’s Co. and Valero Energy Corp.
07/02/08 - July Meeting Reminder - The date of the regular monthly meeting of the Memphis Chapter - ASIS International has changed from Tuesday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 23. This move was necessary to participate in the Webinar "Shots Fired! When Lightning Strikes". Additional information on this program is forthcoming.
06/05/08 - June Meeting Reminder - The regular monthly meeting of the Memphis Chapter - ASIS International will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2008. The meeting will be held at the North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo. MS. The host for this meeting is Mr. Ken Wheeler, Director Security Services. Ken is providing the meeting space and the Chapter will provide lunch.
Included in the meeting agenda is a stop in Blue Springs, MS and the new Toyota Assembly Plant. Mr. John Harrett, CPP, Assistant Project Manager, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) will present an overview of the project.
Van transportation to Tupelo is arranged courtesy of Murray Guard Services. The van will depart the Half Shell Restaurant, 7825 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125 parking lot at 10:15 AM sharp. Because the schedule is so tight, please arrive on time.
05/06/08 - From May 11-17, 2008 – National Police Week – communities across the country come together to remember and honor all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.
This year, the names of 358 fallen officers are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These 358 officers include 181 officers who died in the line of duty during 2007, plus another 177 officers who died in previous years but had been lost to history until now.
To recognize the sacrifice these law enforcement officers have made, Mr. Eddie Sims, FOP Trustee for Shelby County Lodge #35 will be our special guest and keynote speaker for our May 13th meeting. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Your RSVP is appreciated.
As a special show of respect to the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers, all businesses, residents and government agencies are reminded to lower their flags to half-staff on May 15, which is Peace Officers Memorial Day. At the request of the NLEOMF in 1994, Public Law 103-322 designates Peace Officers Memorial Day as one of only two days each year during which U.S. flags at to be flown at half staff. (Memorial Day is the other day.)
03/03/2008 - Message from Ron Newman President, USP3 - I wanted to contact each of you to update you on some exciting news regarding your USP3 program. As some of you may have noticed, in the last month we have completely updated our website. If you haven't already seen the new site please take a minute to visit us at https://usp3.org/USP3/
NOTE: ASIS International serves on the National Governance of USP3, and the membership of ASIS’s CSO Roundtable will form the nucleus of the USP3 CSO Committee. ASIS urges all of its US members to participate fully in USP3 and reap its benefits. While the initial membership in USP3 is limited to US security professionals, per wishes of the USP3 National Governance, the inclusion of non-US security professionals will be considered as the Program progresses. A link to USP3 is available from the Resource Links on our website.
02/27/2008 - To offer you even more superior security and performance, our website will be undergoing a comprehensive upgrade to its hosting platform. The migration will be performed March 03, 2008 between 11 pm and 5 am. At some point during this period, our site will be temporarily unavailable for approx. 15 minutes.
02/19/2007 - Based on the success and excitement generated by the ASIS Reach Out Get-a-Member campaign, ASIS International announced the continuation of the program in 2008—with even more rewards available! Click here for complete details.
02/15/2008 - The following Councils’ winter newsletter editions are posted for your reading pleasure: Banking & Financial Services Security Council, Commercial Real Estate Council, Defense & Intelligence Council, Economic Crime Council, Global Terrorism, International Crime and Political Instability Council, and Law Enforcement Liaison Council. Click here for the Newsletter page.
02/13/2008 - The on-line Protection of Assets (POA) Manual is now available. Instructions to access to the manual are available in the Member Only section.
01/26/2008 - The inagural issue of the Memphis Chapter 61- ASIS International newsletter is now available. If you have an article or information you want to share with our membership, please contact the Chapter Chairman. 02/01/08 UPDATE - Mike Berry, CPP has assumed the role of Newsletter Editor.
01/16/2008 - Bob Nations Jr., Director Shelby County Office of Emergency Preparedness, will be our featured Guest Speaker at the April 8, 2008 meeting.
12/17/07 - Help support our Chapter by becoming a Sponsor.
12/02/07 - Members of the chapter can now have their own "your name@memphisasis.org" email account. Included in your Chapter Dues, this is a web based account that you control. Contact the Webmaster for additional details.