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Soft and Hard Skills 20

Smoke/Fire Hoods Standard 22

You've failed. Now what? 25

China’s Belt & Road Initiative 32

React or Respond 46

Modern Security Begins at the Door 48

The Yodel of Concern 50

Security Matters in Your Mailroom 53

Who is watching Big Brother? 57

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Chapter Leadership

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Chapter Leadership Message

Person of the Year

Eugene Casey Award

Keynote Speaker

Award of Merit: Monsignor Romano

Member Spotlight

Conference Program

Directory of Exhibitors

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ASIS InternationalNew York City ChapterLeadership

Elected Officers

ChairmanDon Francisco, CPPAdvanced Electronic Solutions, Inc.

Chapter Vice ChairmanSteve Sacchetti, MSMAllied Universal Security Services

TreasurerBrian Reich, CPPTD Bank, N.A.

SecretaryManny Gomez, CPPMG Security Services

Advisory Board

George W. AndersonPort Authority of NY/NJ

Lynn BrownSecure Access & Digital Systems

Raymond L. Dean, CPPAccess System Integration

Lawrence Loesch, CPP, Esq.Security Consultant

Craig Schwab, MBA, CPPBlackRock, Inc.

Women in Security LiaisonDenise NilesAdvanced Electronic Solutions, Inc.

Young Professionals LiaisonCatherine HartwellBuilding Intelligence, Inc.

Jairo Borja, MBABerkeley College

Law Enforcement LiaisonJoseph D'AmicoMSA Security

Lt. Michael T. O'SullivanNew York State Police, Troop NYC

Legislative Council Rep.Lawrence Loesch, CPP, Esq.Security Consultant

Committee Chairs/Co-ChairsCPP Continuing EducationMichael Hymanson, CPPUS Security Associates

MembershipMaria DiCarlo CofellFirst Republic Bank

Program CommitteeGeorge W. Anderson, ChairPort Authority of NY/NJ

Ingrid Barbosa

Cynthia Webster, CFEReynard Group LLC

Speaker CommitteeTerence B. Hoey, CPP, PCI, PSPUS DHS, FEMA, Region II

Trade Show CommitteeRaymond L. Dean, CPP, ChairAccess System Integration

Craig Schwab, MBA, CPP, Co-ChairBlackRock, Inc.

Chapter Information OfficerRich Patti, CISSPComtek Solutions

Vice PresidentASIS Region 5DFrank Catalano, CPPDoyle Security Service

Annual Golf OutingLynn Brown, ChairSecure Access & Digital Systems

Mario J. Doyle, CPPDoyle Security Services

Security Director Magazine Cynthia Webster, CFE, EditorThe Reynard Group LLC

Don Blauweiss, Art DirectorDon Blauweiss Advertising & Design

Diane Dudzinski, Advertising Don Blauweiss Advertising & Design

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Welcome to the2019 edition of SecurityDirector Magazine andthe 29th ASISNYC SecurityConferenceand Expo. Ihope that

you have an opportunity to takeadvantage of all that the TradeShow offers including the freeeducation seminars on topics thattackle difficult subjects and providefood for thought. This Trade Show would not have happenedwithout the leadership of Ray Dean,Chairman, and Craig Schwab, Co-Chairman, plus the numerousvolunteers who assisted behindthe scenes.

I hope that you have a ticket for thePerson of the Year luncheon onMay 16th where ASIS NYC will behonoring Chief Owen J. Monaghan,CPP, Chief of Police/Chief SecurityOfficer for the New York StateMetropolitan TransportationAuthority. Chief Monaghan beganhis career with the New York CityPolice Department (NYPD) morethan 38 years ago as a rookiepatrol officer walking a beat inQueens. Today he leads a policedepartment that is the sixth largestin New York State and he bearsresponsibility for protecting over a trillion dollars in assets spreadover a region of 5,000 square milesin two states. Chief Monaghan

credits the CPP credential withproviding the credibility that heneeded to be an active participant insecurity discussions and decisions,and it was well worth the longhours spent preparing for theexam. I had the privilege of shad-owing Chief Monaghan one day at work and there is no questionthat he loves what he does. Every-where we went in Grand CentralTerminal he was greeted by dedi-cated employees who are inspiredby his leadership and his no-non-sense tone at the top. He knowsevery nook and cranny of thaticonic landmark and is passionateabout protecting it and the com-muter railroads including theLong Island Railroad, Metro Northand the Staten Island Railway. Heoperates in a world where threatsare the norm and he must be evermindful of budgetary constraintswhile he and his teams strive todeter crime, target hot zones,anticipate the next vulnerability,uncover fraud, plus keep up withadvances in the security industry.Chief Monaghan is a firm believerin collaboration and maintains anongoing dialogue with his peers at countless federal, state and localagencies. He is an inspiration to usall and the security profession islucky to have such an upstandingmember who never hesitates togive back. Congratulations, Chief,on a job well done.

In addition to the Person of theYear, we are also honoring two

men for their selfless contributionsto the ASIS NYC. Lynn S. Brown,the recipient of the Eugene J. CaseyAward, exemplifies the kind ofdedication and tenacity that are so important to volunteer organi-zations. Monsignor Robert J.Romano, the recipient of the Awardof Merit, has led the invocation at countless Person of the Yearluncheons and his words never fail to offer comfort and hope.

ASIS is made up of the best security and law enforcement professionals in the world and it is a privilege to be a memberand to serve as the editor of thismagazine. For those who are newto this industry or are reading thismagazine for the first time, ASIS,originally known as the AmericanSociety of Industrial Security,encompasses the ever-expandingworld of security to include every-one who has a role in the protectionof assets. Volunteers are essentialto ASIS NYC and I hope that youwill consider participating in ourmany events throughout the year.

I am pleased to announce that the2020 ASIS NYC Security Conferenceand Expo will be held May 7-May 8,2020, at the Javits Center, so markyour calendars, reserve your booth now and join ASIS NYC incelebrating 30 years of extraordinaryhistory.

Cynthia (Cindy) Webster, CFEEditoreditor@asisnyc.org.

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Welcome to the 29th Annual Security Conference, EducationalSeminars and Trade Show presentedby the NYC Chapter of ASIS. Thehallmark of all ASIS events is the sharing of ideas, knowledgeand experiences that will helpstrengthen and secure the commu-nities in which we live and work.This year’s Educational Seminarsare a great example of how theNYC Chapter of ASIS is fulfillingthis mission by providing worldclass experts who will facilitatediscussions on some of the mostimportant topics facing securityprofessionals. The board of directors of the NYC Chapter isdedicated to providing tangiblevalue to its members throughevery interaction and the 29thTrade Show and Expo is the centerpiece of this commitment. In case you didn’t know, the NYCChapter is footing the bill for theEducational Seminars this year;just another example of our com-mitment and dedication to you.

We are excited to welcome ChiefOwen J. Monaghan, Chief ofPolice/Chief Security Officer forthe NYS Metropolitan TransportationAuthority, as the Person of the Year.The Chapter is proud to honor

Chief Monaghan for his many con-tributions to the security industryand his continuous dedication tothe men and women in blue. Pleasemake sure to attend the Person ofthe Year luncheon on May 16, 2019.

Twenty-nine years ago, our tradeshow plus educational seminars,started with six vendors on themezzanine level of the Penta Hotel.It is the largest regional trade showof its kind and it is where thousandsof security & law enforcement professionals can view the latesttechnology and services as well asattend a full roster of educational programs and networking eventsincluding a raffle and cocktailparty at the end of the show.

2019 is turning out to be an excitingyear for the NYC Chapter. Over200 security professionals recentlyattended our Active Shooter eventin March, and based upon the positive feedback, we are planningto hold more seminar-based, half-dayevents in the future. Additionally,plans are in place for a half-dayWomen in Security (WIS) Summitin the fall, where Christina Duffy,the Chairperson of ASIS Interna-tional, will be speaking. Our YoungProfessionals (YP) program is

thriving; we sponsor a MentoringProgram and our scholarship program promotes and supportshigher education as well as recog-nizes and rewards the outstandingachievements and professionalismof those in our industry.

The NYC Chapter of ASIS is blessedwith best security and law enforce-ment professionals in the industryand we are honored to call themcolleagues and friends. We aregrateful for the ongoing support ofnumerous volunteers and companiesthat understand the need to leverageour resources and shared knowledgefor the betterment of the securityindustry.

Steve and I look forward to seeingyou at our annual charity golf out-ing on June 10, 2019 at The VillageClub of Sands Point. All proceedswill be donated to the Marty LyonsFoundation, so please plan to joinus for a fun-filled day on a beautifulgolf course.

Don Francisco, CPP, Chapter Chairman

Steve Sacchetti, MSM, Vice Chairman

NYC Chapter of ASISchairman@asisnyc.org

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Person of the Year

Owen J. Monaghan, CPP wasappointed to the position of Chiefof Police with the New York StateMetropolitan TransportationAuthority on January 6th, 2017.Later that year in August, ChiefMonaghan was tasked withadditional responsibilities asMTA Chief Security Officer inorder to better synchronize theefforts of the MTA Office ofSecurity with that of the PoliceDepartment. He currently leads a police department which is thesixth largest in New York State.The MTA Police and Office ofSecurity is tasked with protectingover a trillion dollars in assetsover a region of 5,000 square miles in two states.Over 15 million people travel daily by rail, bus orover the bridges and tunnels of the MTA.

Chief Monaghan brought 34 years of experiencein law enforcement to the MTA as a leader intransportation and security through his careerwith the New York City Police Department(NYPD). After retiring from the NYPD in 2015 hejoined the MTA as Vice President of Security withNew York City Transit (NYCT). Prior to that hewas the two-star chief and borough commanderof Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, overseeing the department’s largest borough command. Hiscommand included 3,000 officers and 13 precinctsand specialty units.

Monaghan has a long history of collaboratingwith federal, state and city officials, having servedmore than 14 years in the NYPD Transit Bureau.

He rose through the ranks tobecome Assistant Chief andExecutive Officer, the bureau’ssecond in command overseeing2,600 police officers. He was akey contributor to numerousstrategies for regional transitsecurity, NYCT security, andEmergency Preparedness Plans.He has received specializedtraining in transit securityfrom the U.S. Department ofTransportation, the Departmentof Homeland Security and theFederal Law EnforcementTraining Center.

His passion for contributingto the security industry is demonstrated throughhis many volunteer leadership positions withASIS International. He is the recipient of the prestigious Certified Protection Professional(CPP) certification, awarded to experienced security practitioners who have demonstrated in-depth security knowledge and managementskills. He has participated in numerous workinggroups developing ASIS certification programsand has contributed to the Protection of Assetspublication. He has served as President of ASIS’sProfessional Certification Board, previously servingas a Board Member for six years. He has also servedthe Long Island Chapter of ASIS as Chapter ViceChair and Chapter Chair.

Chief Monaghan holds a Master of Public Admin-istration from Marist College and is a graduate ofColumbia University’s Police Management Institute.

Owen J. Monaghan, CPPChief of Police/Chief Security Officer

NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Eugene J. Casey CPP Award

Lynn S. Brown

This year we recognize Lynn S. Brown for his outstanding and selfless contributions to the NYCChapter of ASIS.

Lynn has served the Chapter in somany ways but most importantly,over the past 20 years, he has workedtirelessly to raise money for severalcharities including The RonaldMcDonald House, St. Jude’s ChildrenResearch Hospital, The LustgartenFoundation for Pancreatic CancerResearch, and The Guide Dog Foun-dation. Lynn’s efforts as chairman ofthe annual golf outing coupled withhis stewardship as a board member and ultimatelychairman of the board have enabled the NYC Chapter of ASIS to donate more than $200,000 toworthwhile charities.

Lynn hails from Long Beach, New York, and hasfond memories of his summers spent lifeguardingon the beach. He served his country with a stint

in the U.S. Navy and taught publicschool before settling on a career insales. Lynn was supported in all of hisendeavors by his late wife, Francine,and his son, Jake, and is blessed withmany friends who have stuck with himthrough the good times and the bad.

Lynn S. Brown exemplifies the kind of dedication and tenacity that are soimportant to volunteer organizationssuch as the NYC Chapter of ASIS.

Congratulations, Lynn, on a job well done!

The Eugene J. Casey CPP Award for Distinguished

Chapter Service is a special award given in honor

of one of the NYC Chapter’s founding members.

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Allan Schwartz, CPP, CHS-IV is founder and President/CEO of Safeguards International. He brings a significant and rare technologicalbackground to the security field. As a rocket scientist he developed

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Angel M. Melendez is the SpecialAgent in Charge for the US Immi-gration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland SecurityInvestigations (HSI) New York office. Mr. Melendezdirects the investigative activities of over 600 investi-gators assigned to offices in New York City, LongIsland, the Hudson Valley, and John F. Kennedy (JFK)International Airport. Prior to this assignment heserved as the Special Agent in Charge for the HSISan Juan, Puerto Rico Office where he previouslyheld the positions of Deputy Special Agent in Chargeand Assistant Special Agent in Charge.

In 2017, Mr. Melendez directed Operation Matador, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiativeto disrupt trans-national gang activity by the notoriousMara Salvatrucha MS-13 and other gangs in New York,resulting in over 400 arrests. In 2016, he launched thefirst airport centric DHS Border Enforcement SecurityTask Force (BEST) in the nation at JFK InternationalAirport and commissioned the creation of a CyberCrimes Division in New York.

As the Special Agent in Charge for San Juan, in 2012,he directed the execution of Operation CaribbeanResilience, the DHS response to the dramatic increasein violent border crimes in Puerto Rico, resulting in

the arrest of over 1,000 violentoffenders. As the Chief of the

Investigative Support Section at HSI Headquarters inWashington, DC, he was a subject matter expert onconfidential informants and witness support programsand authored policy that had a wide-reaching effecton US law enforcement efforts.

Collaborating with government officials in the MiddleEast, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean,he further propelled law enforcement capacity buildingefforts. As a national pioneer and advocate for HSI’scommunity-based programs he instituted the firstCitizens Academy and Law Enforcement Explorerprograms for the agency.

A native New Yorker, Mr. Melendez holds a Bachelorof Business Administration degree from the Universityof Puerto Rico and attended the Senior Managers inGovernment Executive Program at Harvard University.He is a current member of the Transnational CrimesCommittee under the auspices of the InternationalAssociation of Chiefs of Police and serves on theDHS Advisory Council for Trade Enforcement.

He is a member of the Senior Executive Service and a US Army Veteran of the Gulf War.

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It is with great pleasure that the Boardof Directors of the New York Chapter ofASIS International honors MonsignorRobert J. Romano with the 2018 Awardof Merit for his continuous service to thelaw enforcement community. MonsignorRomano has been a fixture for several years at theChapter’s Person of the Year luncheons and alwaysprovides the attendees with gracious words of comfort and guidance.

Monsignor Robert J. Romano was appointed to theNew York City Police Department on October 13,1998. Prior to his appointment, he served as theChaplain of the Police Self Support Group and theNYPD Honor Legion. In March 2001, he was namedthe Department’s Administrative Chaplain, as well as the Chaplain of the Brooklyn-Queens Holy Nameand Regina Coeli Societies. That same year he wasalso named Chaplain of the Committee of Police Societies (COPS), the Columbia Association, Survivorsof the Shield and the Deceased Officers Parents Group.

Monsignor Romano responded to the World TradeCenter on September 11, 2001 about an hour after thecollapse of the second tower. From that day untilmid- June 2002, he celebrated Mass every Sunday, atthe site, for members of the Emergency Service Unit,as well as the families of those missing.

A native of Brooklyn, Monsignor Romano earned aBachelor of Arts Degree from Cathedral College,

Douglaston, NY, and a Master of DivinityDegree from the Seminary of the Immac-ulate Conception, Huntington, NY. Healso received his certification in PastoralCounseling from the Post-Graduate centerfor Mental Health in New York City. He

was ordained to the Priesthood for the Diocese ofBrooklyn on May 28, 1977 and is currently the Pastorof Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the DykerHeights section of Brooklyn.

On August 29, 2002 Commissioner Raymond Kellypromoted Monsignor Romano to Deputy ChiefChaplain of the New York City Police Department.This was the first time in the history of the Departmentthat this title was used.

Monsignor is also the Chaplain of several other lawenforcement agencies as well as a host of police fraternal organizations.

In March of 2007, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVIappointed him a Chaplain to His Holiness with thetitle Monsignor.

On March 31, 2017, Monsignor Romano was promotedby Commissioner James P. O’Neill to the newly createdrank of Assistant Chief Chaplain.

Assistant Chief Chaplain Romano continues to servethe needs of the uniformed, civilian and retired members of the department as well as their families.

Award of Merit

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Mario’s story is an American story:a middle-class upbringing in astrong family; working hard as the means of getting ahead andresponding with conviction that alife so blessed should serve others.

Prior to founding DSS, Marioserved as a senior executive withnational and regional contractsecurity firms. He gained a broadrange of experience in contractmanagement, protection services,investigations, security operations,compliance, quality assurance andcrisis management. Mario is aBoard-Certified Protection Profes-sional (CPP) and holds a PrivateInvestigator License in New YorkState, a Security Agency License inNew Jersey, and a Private DetectiveLicense in Pennsylvania.

In addition to Mario’s directinvolvement in a wide variety ofsecurity-related areas for clients,he invests critical time in volunteerwork benefitting current andfuture security industry leaders.Mario has worked with the lawenforcement community for over a decade and is recognized as aleader in promoting information-sharing partnerships between lawenforcement and private securityorganizations through TINYg,

NCPD - SPIN, ALDONYS and hiswork with ASIS International.

Mario serves as the Director forthe Nassau County Police Depart-ment’s (NCPD) Law EnforcementExploring program, a position towhich he was appointed to by thepolice commissioner over 12 yearsago. The NCPD's Law EnforcementExploring program provides hands-on and educational programs for young adults, focused on lawenforcement’s mission and objec-tives. Explorers gain leadershipand community service experiencealong with career-oriented insightsfocused for young adults consider-ing law enforcement careers. Theprogram challenges the Explorersto become responsible citizens intheir communities and in the nation.

This commitment to coaching,mentoring and professional devel-opment also rings true for DSSofficers and has been infused intothe DSS ‘DNA’. Recently, as part of Mario’s internal communicationand recognition initiatives, he hasbeen visiting all DSS locationsmonthly to meet with his teamsand present awards to officersdoing outstanding jobs. Accordingto Mario, “our personal communi-cation, officer acknowledgementsand provision for specialized

on-going training reinforce qualitywork and it add a dimension toour teams’ performance. This ismeasurable, and it is definitelydiscerned by our clients.”

You may have met Mario when heis serving in a leadership capacitywith ASIS International:

• Currently he is the AssistantRegional Vice President overseeingthe NYC Chapter and was formerRegional Vice President overseeingthe entire State of New York. He isalso a former ASIS Long IslandChapter Chairperson

• Mario is a member of the ASISNYC Chapter’s Mentoring Programand has worked directly with several young professionals

• Beginning this year, Mario is co-chairing the ASIS NYC Chapter’sAnnual Golf Outing

Mario is past president for theAssociated Licensed Detectives ofNew York State (ALDONYS) andis currently Co-Chairman of TINYg– a global counterterrorism organi-zation dedicated to sharing intelli-gence and information aboutpotential terror threats fromaround the world.

As the security industry continuesto grow and change with ever-increasing demands for protectionservices, Mario is leading his teamat DSS in meeting new businesschallenges and incorporating technological advances into standardpractice.

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ecurity is a legitimate concernfor politicians, celebrities andhigh-profile executives. Thesedays, many turn to executive protection professionals to navigatethreats and keep them out ofharm’s way. These protection agentscome from diverse backgrounds;some have law enforcement or military experience, others do not.

Which should you consider whenhiring? That depends on yourpreferences and beliefs. Clientsmay view those with military orlaw enforcement experience asoverly aggressive, opting insteadfor a candidate who they assumewill adopt a softer approach totheir safety.

When it comes to personal protec-tion, the best approach oftenincludes a mix of the soft andhard, regardless of background.But it can be a delicate balancingact.

Practicing the art of avoidance

Let’s review hard and soft skills to better understand the need forbalance.

Some hard skills are obvious. Professional protectors must bephysically able to protect the clientand have the necessary trainingregarding firearms and defense to keep the client safe againstimmediate threats.

But they are more than just muscle.Protectors do everything in theirpower to avoid problems by conducting risk assessments andtaking precautions or countermea-sures to mitigate or limit exposureto especially harmful situations.We call this the “art of avoidance.”

For example, executive protectionprofessionals routinely scout loca-tions in advance to define optimalarrival and departure points andemploy route analysis to minimizerisks for vehicle and foot traffic.Preparation and planning trumpbrute force, which is often viewedand used as a last resort.

Another benefit to planning? Theprotector’s preparations can oftenmaximize time for the benefit ofthe executive. Time for all of us isa valuable commodity, especiallyfor those who require protection.

The priority is to create a productiveenvironment in which the clientcan live and work safely, with amuch-reduced need for the appli-cation of force. Strive to establisha clearly defined protection programfocused on avoiding problemsbefore they become problems.Doing this can even reduce liability.

Risk assessment, advance work,intelligence activities, surveillancedetection, and physical securityprocesses are just a few disciplinesthat may be defined as soft skills.Qualified protection specialistsare familiar with all of these, plusmany more.

Don't overlook the obvious

There are other traits that are oftenoverlooked but equally important.These so-called social skillsinclude the ability to communicateeffectively in both oral and writtenformats, and the importanceshould not be discounted. Toknow the audience and to commu-nicate appropriately is essential.In many circumstances, a soft andpleasant tone as opposed to a gruffand authoritarian manner

SBy Jerry Heying, CPP, PSP

THE BALANCING ACT BETWEEN

SOFT AND HARD SKILLSWHAT EVERY EXECUTIVE PROTECTION PRO

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is the most effective means ofcommunication.

The actions of the professionalcan affect the success of the protector/client relationship aswell. Professional protectorswork best when they are seenwhen needed, and not seen when they are not. The protectorshould strive to blend in aroundthe client, drawing attention awayfrom themselves, the executiveand the environment.

It's no secret why the best protec-tors are compensated the most.The operations they manage areseamless; the details they overseerun smoothly. Not only do theyperform the tasks at hand, but

they go the extra mile: Cars arealways there, luggage is alwayspicked up on time, the elevator is always waiting, planes arealways prepped, and driversalways know where they aregoing. These too, reduce risk, but also add value, as the clientsees these preparations as waysto save time and money.

Follow the Scout Credo

Lastly there are certain recom-mended soft skill traits I like to refer to as the “Scout Law”: be trustworthy, loyal, helpful,friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Each of these traitsapplies in the protective mission

of protectors. Each has a valueclearly applicable for protectors.

Protection agents are more thanjust guards or sets of eyes. Thesetrained professionals require abroad-based skill set in order tobe effective. Striking the rightbalance between soft and hardskills is the necessary first step to a successful protector/clientrelationship.

Jerry Heying, president and CEO

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Holding Evacuation Smoke/Fire Hoods up to the American StandardBy Ira Gurvitch

By its very nature, an evacuationplan must be simple enoughfor everyone to understandand execute. At the sametime, the plan’s effectivenessneeds to be rigid enough tostand the test of a situationthat’s full of variables, includingpanic and mob mentality;unavailable exits; corrupted orshifting building infrastructure;visibility and problems withthe building’s air quality.

Even the best evacuation plancan and will have problemswhen faced with so many ofthese variables, depending onthe length and severity of thecondition. Monthly or quarterlyfire drills can help, but in panicsituations, it’s best that evac-uees have the tools necessaryto get out of a dangerous, life-threatening circumstance

quickly and safely. HavingAmerican-certified smoke/fireescape hoods made availableduring an evacuation can helpneutralize many of the vari-ables found in an emergencysituation, especially with airquality and visibility. However,many of the products in themarket today are not certifiedto any standard. If an evacua-tion plan is tested for efficacy,how can an emergency managermake sure that an escapehood will be effective as well?

Glutted Marketplace

Confusion over escape hoodoptions is very real. After9/11, the marketplace wasflooded with a number ofdifferent products that toutedsafety during an escape situa-tion. In 2007, responding to a

marketplace glut of question-able products, the ConsumerProduct Safety Commissiontested a number of off-the-shelfescape product . Not one ofthese products passed the test.

So again, the question is howcan a smoke/fire escape hoodbe integrated into an evacua-tion plan without questionsbeing raised about its effec-tiveness? In light of the manysub-standard products on themarket, an American ASTM(formerly American Societyfor Testing and Materials)Standard E2952 was estab-lished. This new ASTM standarddefines both test criteria andapproval methods. It containsgeneral requirements for certification – independentprocess and quality controlaudits and follow-up inspection

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programs – and a comprehen-sive schedule of performancerequirements and associatedtest methods.

Certified Solutions

To earn certification, the productmust meet specified require-ments for physical characteristicsincluding:

• Ease of donning, a full field ofvision, exposure to vibration,puncture and tear and extremesof pressure and temperature.

• Being tested with a series ofchemical gases, including carbonmonoxide, hydrogen cyanide,sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride,acrolein and cyclohexane. Thesegases include those that aretoxic byproducts of combustionand those that are effectiveindicators of performanceagainst an entire class of gases.

Escape hoods incorporatedinto an evacuation plan shouldbe certified by the SafetyEquipment Institute (SEI),which tests thousands of safetyand protective products. SEIcurrently certifies all NFPA1981 self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA) used in thefire and emergency services.

Consider the Filter

Arguably, the most importantpart of the escape hood is itsfiltering system. Although it ispossible to identify certaingases and particles as likelyhazards in a fire escape situa-tion, it is important to have afiltering system that is effectiveagainst both these specific hazards and also against othersthat might be encountered.The most effective escapehoods will need a combinationfilter to remove a wide rangeof particulates and gases.

• The best particulate filter is a high-efficiency particulateHEPA P100 filter. These will filter 99.97 percent or betterof sub-micron particles out of the air.

• The best gas filter will contain a catalyst and impreg-nated activated charcoal. Thecatalyst is essential for turningtoxic carbon monoxide, thenumber one cause of deathsduring a fire, into non-toxiccarbon dioxide. The impreg-nated activated charcoal worksin tandem with the catalyst,removing toxic gases from theair and mitigating the effects

of harmful gases generated byburning materials during a fire.

Incorporating American-certifiedescape hoods into an evacuationplan can cut down on the number of fatalities and injuriesexperienced from smokeinhalation and visibility issuesduring an emergency situation.However, the product that isused needs to have proven efficacy before it can be addedto any plan, meaning that onlyescape hoods certified by SEIto the ASTM E2952 standardshould be considered. Thesmoke/fire escape hoods thathave been certified to thisAmerican standard can befound on SEI’s website,http://www.seinet.org

An emergency situation iseither the time nor the placeto determine whether a productcan live up to its claims!

Ira Gurvitch, President of Elmridge Protection and developer of the iEvac®

Smoke/Fire Hoodwww.ElmridgeProtection.cominfo@ElmridgeProtection.com

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“If you've never failed, you'venever tried anything new.”

Albert Einstein, Mathematician

“Failure is not an option.” Ed Harris,playing Gene Kranz, in the movieApollo 13, the story of a successfulfailure

OK, I’ve got your attention. Failureis not something we like to thinkabout, or talk about, but in ourbusiness, some degree of failure,large or small, is inevitable. Howshould we go about thinking aboutfailure? When a failure occurs,what should one do? This articlewill provide my thoughts on thistopic, and of course, everything Iam talking about happened to afriend, not me. I just want to makethat clear.

Thinking about failureAs I’ve said, a failure is inevitablein our business. As much as we try

to ensure that it can’t happen, andminimize the impact if a failuredoes occur, we are in a businessthat depends on people, processand technology, and at any time,any one of those elements can letus down.

Failures can be large or small, andlet’s face it, we all know someonein the industry who has had a badthing befall them. If a failure is sopublic, so consequential, we allknow that at times, we may be on the chopping block as a result(probably one of the reasons wetry so hard to prevent failures inthe first place.) If that befalls you,and a real discussion about thistopic is not within the purview ofthis article, I think the best adviceis to own it and move on. Do whatyou can to learn from the eventand get back into the game. Someof the best people I have workedwith over the years, in the police

department, and in my otherengagements, have been peoplewho have sat across from me andhave a little history to them. And,if you find yourself sitting acrossfrom such a person, remember,looking at the person’s strengthsand what they bring to the table, ofcourse, needs to be balanced withknowledge about how their failureoccurred and what it means for theposition for which they are beingconsidered. People who are honestwill admit what happened and howthey would prevent it from happen-ing again; often turning out to bethe best fit for the open position.

In the hope that when and if youhave a failure and it isn’t one fromwhich you cannot recover, thenwhat does the failure mean andhow do you deal with it?

A great colleague who was a securitydirector and a client of mine during

You've failed. Now what?

Failure provides an unparalleled opportunityfor growth and positive change.

By George W. Anderson

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my time as a vice president in amajor US-based security company,said something to me early onin our working relationship that had a real impact on me. He said,speaking of contract security officers,“George, I know you are all fish-ing from the same pond. The dif-ference for me is how your peo-ple are managed and what happens whenthere is a problem.” I think that isan excellent way to look at ourindustry, an industry that dependsso much on the human factor.People aren’t widgets and theywill make mistakes. What we doto ensure that the people we leadunderstand their jobs and have theright training and attitude, reducesthe likelihood of a failure, but italso serves as a bit of an inoculationwhen something bad does happen.It provides a solid base from whichto recover. And, making sure thatwhen there is a problem, we havea cogent plan in place also positivelyimpacts the recovery phase plusprovides comfort to our stakeholderswho depend upon us to makethings right.

When you look at the two openingquotes I selected for this article,one could almost presume they arejuxtaposed, but in reality, they arecomplementary and I think veryapt to thinking about what failurereally means. As Einstein pointedout, being so risk averse that onenever tries something new may bea way to avoid failure, but it is astifling way to go about life, evenin a risk intolerant industry suchas ours. Failure may be inevitable,but I think the point of the quoteattributed to Gene Kranz (whichhe didn’t really say—Google it) isthat when you have a failure or aproblem, that simply cannot be the end of the line; in other words,further failure cannot be an option.We must fix the problem, correctlyand permanently.

Initial ActionsOkay, so its Monday and you comeinto a mess. The boss knows, the boss’s boss knows, perhapsemployees and patrons know.When you have a failure in a com-ponent of your security program,

your reaction must be swift anddecisive. I think there are threeinitial steps one can take to beginthe process of recovery.

• Find out what happened, accurately, and at a granular level.

• Get your teams laser-focused on the issues at hand.

• Develop a set of initial, impactful actions that will address the issue or problem short-term and reassure everyone that things are on the right course.

Accurate information about whathappened is key, not only for brief-ing your boss, but for your under-standing of the problem. And, thatunderstanding cannot be at the30,000-foot level—it needs to be in the weeds, as deep as you can

quickly get. In particular, look at the causal chain of events fromstart to finish, and identify thepoints of failure. Do you have a single point of failure in yoursystem? Were there multiple contributing factors to the failure?Failing (no pun intended) to fully

grasp what happened can result infixing only part of theproblem, or even thewrong problem.

When something ofimport happens in asecurity program, andyou assess it as some-thing that needs a rapidand lasting fix, youneed to get your team’sattention. This isn’tbusiness as usual—it is a big deal. Based onyour leadership style,you will know how todo that. I’ve seen every-thing from leadersyelling to speaking quietly through pursed

lips. But you get the idea. You needthe team to clear the deck and getbusy on the analysis and the fixes.

To ensure the boss and your stake-holders know that you have theproblem under control, you needto assemble the team, review theanalysis of the problem, and puttogether the initial response plan.I view these as a series of actionsthat are taken in short order toaddress the problem symptomati-cally, not necessarily at its rootcause (that will usually take someadditional investigation). Theactions may be changed as youdelve deeper into the analysis, butgenerally, it is wise to take someimmediate action. Waiting can beseen as uncertainty and you wantto demonstrate that you have agrasp on what has happened andwhat to do about it.

As you evaluate the success ofyour initial actions,you may find youneed to alter them, perhaps even go in a different directionwhen you look atthe data. Be flexibleand agile.

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Working the ProblemNow that you have the situationunder control, you next need todelve even more deeply into whathappened, why it happened, andassess your initial plan. I believe

there are three elements that canhelp organize an approach todeveloping a lasting and full solution to a failure.

• Develop a corrective action plan.

• Leverage your network.

• Stay focused and document what you’re doing.

A written corrective action plan isa road map to recovery. It shouldbe a living document that is updatedweekly with what you are doingand who is responsible for doingit, with expected dates of comple-tion indicated. And as you evaluatethe success of your initial actions,you may find you need to alterthem, perhaps even go in a different

direction when you look at thedata. Be flexible and agile.

A good source of information inyour quest to do a deep dive canoften be your network. Yes, werely primarily on our network

for job searches, but it canalso be a source of informationfrom colleagues who mayhave experienced a similarissue. If you think admittingyour problem to someoneyou think might be a can-didate to be your futureboss, just do what I do onFacebook, say you’re “ask-ing for a friend.” No one willever suspect that YOU havethe problem.

And if you have contractservice providers, don’t forget, they may be anotherway to tap into the industryfor answers. Do they provide services for otherclients of similar size with similar programs?Contractors are programmedto be “consultative,” andwill often be happy to share

insights into problem from theirexperiences with other clients,within the bounds of ethics, pro-priety and common sense.

Focus groups with troops on theground can also be extremelyhelpful in determining what ishappening and what solutions areneeded. Get to the people doingthe job each day, not just theirsupervisors or managers.

Lastly, you have to lead your teamto stay focused on the problemand make sure the fix is what isneeded and is lasting. To do so,regular check-ins are needed withthe team plus continuous updatingof your corrective action plan as

you go. Keep a file with documen-tation about the original problemand the corrective steps. You’llneed it for the last step in this plan.

Post MortemA post mortem or after-actionreview (AAR) is important to theprocess. Come back in 30, 60, or 90days, and fight regression to themean and complacency--make thefix stick. Dig out your last versionof the corrective action plan (theone where you declared victoryand moved on to other things),and your documentation file,assemble the team, and do a deepdive into all the steps you imple-mented. Are they still being doneand the way that you intended?Does the data suggest that changesare needed? Revalidate your investigation and corrective steps.

Parting ThoughtsAs the subtitle says, failure providesan opportunity for growth. I lookback and know personally andprofessionally, the most impactfuland lasting changes I experiencedwere after a big problem that I over-came, if not an outright failure,

So, when you’re at the beginningof the journey to fix what happened,remember that you will surviveand come out better as a result of what has happened. Reassureyourself of that--positive self-talkis known to work and it will help you lead the team to successbecause you believe you will besuccessful.

Good luck to us all. And thankyou for taking the time to read this article.

George W. Anderson, ProgramChair and Mentoring Coordinator,NYC Chapter, ASIS International

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n 2013, President Xi Jinpingannounced his socioeconomicdevelopment vision for China and the world: the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a Chinese-ledrevival and expansion of theancient Silk Road trading network.In 2015, Beijing published a charterthat officially defined the BRI as aplan to “promote the connectivity”of Asia, Europe, and Africa vialand and sea “in the interests ofthe world community.” In the pastfour years, the purview of the BRIhas extended to Oceania, South andCentral America, the North andSouth Poles, and even outer space.

The possible motives underlyingthe BRI are numerous, complex,and debatable. Skeptical (typically,Western) audiences denounce theBRI as a self-serving Chinese campaign to assuage domesticovercapacity (and unemployment),acquire natural resources, proliferateits overseas military presence, andseize control of the global flow ofinformation. Meanwhile, proponentsof the BRI (namely, China) hail itas a “win-win for all”— emphasiz-ing how, in their view, the BRI’scritical infrastructure projects arelinking, stimulating, and modern-izing emerging markets worldwide.

After only six years, the BRI hasalready grown “too big to fail.”

Estimates of the BRI’s final pricetag range from $1 trillion to $8 trillion (over an unspecified periodof time). To date, nearly 160 countrieshave either formally signed on to the BRI or publicly expressedsupport for it. For these reasons,not only does the future of Chinadepend upon the stability and success of the BRI, but also so doesthe survival of the nations that areincurring alarmingly heavy debtsin order to participate in it.

Regrettably, most BRI observersremain preoccupied with commercialcalculations and geopolitical intrigue,which tends to blind them to whatshould be their most immediateconcern: crime and terrorism. Afterall, if rogue actors are allowed toundermine or exploit with impunitythe individual parts that comprisethe whole of this initiative, thenthere will be no initiative.

As noted by the United NationsOffice on Drugs and Crime, regionaleconomic integration (and simulta-neous deregulation) must beaccompanied by matching securitycooperation. Unfortunately,though, the law enforcement andintelligence agencies of China andits BRI partner states “are notkeeping pace with the speed ofchange.” This is because theseagencies “are reflective of a time

when crime was more of a localphenomenon,” rather than atransnational (let alone an online)one. As a result, cross-borderoffenses are committed faster thansaid agencies can “develop theskills and relationships” to mitigateand prevent them.

The inability (and, unwillingness,in certain cases, due to corruption)of national security apparatuses to protect the BRI has ushered in anew era of opportunity for privatesecurity practitioners and organi-zations—which are perfectly posi-tioned to fill in these urgent gaps.

Physical Security

Although China has been open toforeign investment for forty years,restrictions on Chinese firms con-ducting business abroad remainedin force until nineteen years ago.Accordingly, Chinese enterprises(particularly, the lethargic state-owned monopolies) are generallyunaware of how best to securetheir assets and personnel in unfa-miliar (and dangerous) locations.

Private security companies withinternational (and, ideally, host-country) experience can deployASIS-certified professionals to BRIworksites to implement robustprotocols and facilitate in-depthtrainings. Chinese companies tend

CHINA’S BELT & ROAD INITIATIVEPRESENTS NEW OPPORTUNITIESFOR THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

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to be amenable (albeit discreetly)to this type of external assistance,given that physical breaches alongthe BRI are a larger problem thanthey would care to admit.

Cybersecurity

China is currently working withits BRI partner states to increasetheir Internet access and mobilityvia fiber-optic cables, satellites,and a nascent 5G network.

Granted, it is highly unlikely thatChinese enterprises will allow foreign cybersecurity professionalsanywhere near their technology.Nevertheless, the governments ofand corporations within BRI partnerstates, which are either using Chinese technology or consideringwhether to do so, would probablywelcome objective outside opinions.

Given the mounting pressure thatthe United States is putting on its allies (especially, in Europe) to divest from Huawei and ZTE,these countries are already begin-ning to take second looks at thevalue, efficacy, and safety of theircollaborations with these twoembattled companies. In this context,opportunities for cybersecurityexperts abound.

Compliance, Due Diligence,and Investigations

A 2017 analysis by Deloitte foundthat 90% of BRI projects werefunded by Chinese banks. TheCenter for Strategic and Interna-tional Studies reported that, inthese instances, 90% of the firmsselected to execute these projects

were Chinese. Meanwhile, for theremaining 10% of projects, whichwere financed by multilateraldevelopment banks, the procure-ment outcomes were much morebalanced: 40% of the firms chosenwere from the host countries, 30%were Chinese, and 30% were fromthird countries. In order to ensurethe sustainability and transparen-cy of the BRI, prominent voices(including from within China) arebeginning to advocate for a moremultilateral approach.

The more open and impartial BRItenders become (as a result ofincreased multilateralism), thefewer barriers to entry will existfor non-Chinese enterprises. Theseforeign companies—as they evalu-ate and respond to BRI procurementrequests and weigh potential joint ventures with (sometimesquestionable) BRI counterparts—will require compliance and duediligence professionals to guidethem through these complicateddecisions.

A major criticism that has beenlevied against Chinese enterprisesis the lack of local hiring at its BRIworksites. Gradually, in order toallay these concerns, Chinese com-panies have been filling a majorityof their BRI-related vacancies withhost-country nationals. Most Chinese firms are unaccustomedto vetting large numbers of foreignpersonnel, since, previously, thebulk of their employees wereimported from back home. Third-country firms that lack experiencein certain host countries may

encounter similar challenges whenstaffing BRI projects. Consequently,there will be an increased demandfor ASIS-certified investigators toconduct pre-employment screen-ings—as well as identify and neutralize risks of fraud, theft, andworkplace violence—will becomeincreasingly in demand.

Conclusions

The above three sections are merelyan overview of the myriad oppor-tunities that the BRI is creating forprivate security practitioners andorganizations. In the near future,the BRI’s budding competitors willgenerate even more opportunities.

Japan’s $200-billion Partnershipfor Quality Infrastructure has beenongoing since 2015. In 2017, Japanjoined India to launch the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor. In July,the United States, Japan, and Australia announced a trilateralagreement on infrastructuraldevelopment in the Indo-Pacific.The United States has alreadypledged nearly $115 milliontowards this effort. In October2018, President Donald Trumpsigned bipartisan legislation toestablish the International Devel-opment Finance Corporation,which will have a $60 billioninvestment cap.

In closing, the BRI and its com-petitors are changing our world—and the private security industryalong with it.

Contact the author:psdubow@gmail.com

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Topic

Failing Forward:

Short Description: A panel discussion with leading industryexperts on security project challenges and how we canlearn from them.

Full Description: Security technology projects are complexand anyone who has been involved in a project deploymentis well aware of the challenges that arise is accomplishingwhat seamed all to waste in the sales phase of the project.This session will give an honest and vulnerable perspectivefrom the manufacturers, consultants, integrators, and owners on security technology projects and how we as anindustry can continue to improve.

Change is Here!The beginning of a paradigm change that urges adoption/understanding of new technologiesThis program will address:• Understand how manned guarding is adapting to

improving technology• . Learn how the evolving guarding paradigm of delivering

performance and savings can benefit your customers,career and company

• Gain insight into the industry changes to assist incareer focus and developmen

Presenter

Moderator: :Paul F. Benne, PSPI President, Sentinel Consulting, LLCPanelists:Douglas Farber - Global Head of Security,Millennium Management LLCToby Heath, CPP, PSP - ElectromechanicalSpecialist, ASSA ABLOYJohn Palumbo - President, UnlimitedTechnology, Inc.Clark Harbaugh - Senior Manager ofStrategic Sales, Tyco Security Products

Steve Reinharz President Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc.

Time

9:30am – 11:00am

11:15am – 12:30pm

May 2019 ASIS NYC Security Conference

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Topic

Cybersecurity at the Door & The Promise of SIA OSDP

Discussion of Strategies that:• Solve the current vulnerabilities inherent in legacy protocols

• Deliver an increased level of security

• Support advanced functionality and user experience

• Promote interoperability and lowers costs

Where Insider Threat Lives:The Intersection of the Humans, Cultures and Controls

This presentation and panel discussion will utilize real lifeexamples to focus on the challenges of insider threatprograms to integrate across enterprises in an integrated,holistic manner – particularly the cultural aspects oforganizations which impact conduct risk and programsuccess. The panelists will offer real life experiences,practical tips and techniques for addressing InT in a lowand high tech management environment.

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Tony Diodato, CTO

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Jeremy Fromm, Business Development Manager –East, Mercury Security

Joe Gittens Director of Standards, Security Industry Association

John BassDirector in the Global Data Risk (GDR)Practice at Duff & Phelps

Tara M. CarcilloSenior Advisor at Duff & Phelps

Dale R. Killinger, FBI (Ret)Senior Advisor at Duff & Phelps

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2:30pm – 3:45pm

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ASIS InternationalBooth: 1261625 Prince StreetAlexandria, VA 22314703-519-6200www.asisonline.org

Founded in 1955, ASIS International is theworld's largest membership organizationfor security management professionals.With hundreds of chapters across the globe,ASIS is recognized as the premier sourcefor learning, networking, standards, and research.Through its board certifications, award-winning Security Management magazine,and Global Security Exchange (formerly theAnnual Seminar and Exhibits)—the mostinfluential event in the profession—ASISensures its members and the security com-munity have access to the intelligence andresources necessary to protect their people,property, and information assets. Learn more about the work we do at:www.asisonline.org.

ASSA ABLOY AmericasBooth: 100100 Sargent DrNew Haven, CT 06511-5918203-909-1008www.assaabloy.com

ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions combines the expertise of the industry’smost knowledgeable door opening profes-sionals with the comprehensive product offering of leading door and hardwarebrands to provide complete solutions topartners and end-users in commercial, retail, multi-family, government and institutional facilities. Coupling innovativetechnologies with insight on specifications,design, support, training and code compliance,ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions worksclosely with the architectural, security,facilities and integrator communities to

address the many challenges they encounterserving and securing their customers. Visit www.assaabloydss.com.

AT&TBooth: 10677 water streetNew York, NY 10005646-884-1076www.att.com

Avigilon Corporation Booth 2124001 East Plano PkwyPlano, TX 75074888.-81-5182www.avigilon.com

Avigilon, a Motorola Solutions company,provides trusted security solutions to theglobal market. Avigilon designs, develops,and manufactures video analytics, networkvideo management software and hardware,surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. Avigilon's solutions have been installed at thousands of customer sites, including school campuses, transportationsystems, healthcare centers, public venues,critical infrastructure, prisons, factories,casinos, airports, financial institutions, government facilities, and retailers.

Axis CommunicationsBooth: 409300 Apollo DriveChelmsford, MA 01824-3629978-614-2000 x3017www.axis.com

Axis offers intelligent security solutions thatenable a smarter, safer world. As a globalleader in network video, Axis is continuallylaunching innovative network productsbased on an open platform and deliveringhigh value to customers through a globalpartner network. Axis has long-term rela-tionships with partners and provides themwith knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

BriefCamBooth: 216275 Grove St.Newton, MA 02466617-851-4983www.briefcam.com

BriefCam is the industry’s leading providerof Video Synopsis® and Deep Learning solutions for rapid video review and search,face recognition, real-time alerting andquantitative video insights. By transformingraw video into actionable intelligence, Brief-Cam dramatically shortens the time-to-targetfor security threats while increasing safetyand optimizing operations. BriefCam’saward-winning products are deployed by

law enforcement and public safety organi-zations, government and transportationagencies, major enterprises, healthcare andeducational institutions, and local commu-nities worldwide. For more informationabout transforming video surveillance intoactionable intelligence, visithttps://www.briefcam.com.

Building Intelligence Inc.Booth: 419545 5th AvenueNew York, NY 10017646-300-3197www.buildingintelligence.com

Care Security SystemBooth: 3237 Hemion Rd.Montebello, NY 10901201-675-6164www.care-inc.com

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.Booth: 51110550 Camden Dr.Cypress, CA 90630610-290-3298www.christiedigital.com

Founded in 1929, Christie is a USA-basedglobal provider of high-performance displayand processing products for demandingprofessional applications. Our range ofproducts and services make us the preferredsingle-vendor supplier of complete, end-to-end AV solutions. As a manufacturer of awide range of display solutions, choosingChristie ensures a simple and seamlessprocess from concept to installation to commissioning to service. Our technicalindustry professionals work directly withend-users, channel partners and consultingengineers to develop the most effectivesolution for any application.

Databuoy Corporation (ShotPoint)Booth: 2058230 Leesburg PikeVienna, VA 22182240-351-5123www.dbuoy.com

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Databuoy will be exhibiting the ShotPoint®

gunfire detection and localization system.ShotPoint® senses gunfire, isolates thesource, and instantly transmits shooter location alerts. Through the proprietary“Know When It Counts®” application, shotlocations are displayed onto maps and alsofloor plans with pinpoint accuracy. Eachshot report can be annotated with imageryand video from nearby cameras. ShotPoint®

can also instantly transmit reports toinform responders and warn the public.ShotPoint saves lives and reduces damageby providing responders with the criticalinformation required to accelerate tacticalresponse, neutralize threats, and deployemergency medical services.

Elmridge Protection Products, LLCBooth: 4201200 Clint Moore Road, Suite 15Boca Raton, FL 33487561-244-8337www.elmridgeprotection.com

Elmridge Protection is certified ISO9001:2015 for manufacture of the iEvac®

Smoke/Fire Hood. iEvac® is the onlySmoke/Fire Hood certified ASTM/SEIE2952 to the American National Standardson Respiratory Protective Smoke EscapeDevices. The U.S Department of HomelandSecurity designated iEvac® as QualifiedAnti-Terrorism Technology. iEvac® protectsagainst carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide,smoke, gases, and a host of chemical andbiological agents such as sarin, tear gas, hydrogen sulfide, and more. iEvac® is latexfree and packaged for long-term storage,no maintenance, no fit test required, andcan be donned in under 20 seconds. Con-tact Elmridge Protection 561-244-8337sales@elmridgeprotection.com www.elmridgeprotection.com

Evolv TechnologyBooth: 501200 West StreetWaltham, MA 02451617-571-3866www.evolvtechnology.com

Evolv Technology protects everyone’s fundamental right to be safe in all theplaces people gather. The company is anemerging leader in preventing threats

before they occur by consistently scanningeveryone for weapons and bombs withoutthe need to stop or empty pockets. Withour first product, Evolv EdgeTM, a positive visitor experience is balanced with a proac-tive approach to enable security anywhere,without disruption to traffic flow – includingat transportation hubs, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conferencecenters, airports, special events, houses ofworship and government agencies. Tested,proven and certified.

FAST-PASS VISITOR MANAGEMENT Booth: 2103595 Fiscal CourtWest Palm Bch, FL 33404-1782561-691-0050www.siscocorp.com

FAST-PASS is the industry leader in electron-ic identity and visitor management solu-tions that rapidly identifies, captures andlogs visitors, volunteers, employees, con-tractors and vendors. The solutions cancross check against national public sexoffender registries and internal watch lists,which the customer would create to identi-fy unwanted visitors from entering onesfacility. I.e. Restraining orders or other pro-tocols defined by the end user. Predatorslike to remain anonymous, FAST-PASSgives them an identity.

FM Valenti, Inc.Booth:404/4055 Bourbon St.Peabody, MA 01960973-570-8717www.fmvalenti.com

FM Valenti, Inc. is Celebrating its 52st Yearas a leading Manufacturers' RepresentativeCompany. Second generations owners,Sean and Steve Valenti lead a sales team of14 supporting the Northeast in the Security& Pro AV markets. We are here to help you;the Dealers, Integrators, Consultants andEnd Users. Our sales reps are trained tosupport your needs through technical sell-ing, design assistance and presentations. Byhaving a true understanding of the productswe sell, we can help you get the solutionsthat not only meet but are sure to exceedyour expectations. “We Represent Quality”.

GENETECBooth: 3032280 Boulevard Alfred NobelMontreal, QC Canada H4S 2A4514-332-4000www.genetec.com

Genetec, Inc. is a technology company witha broad solutions portfolio that encompassessecurity, intelligence, and operations. Thecompany’s flagship product, Security Cen-ter, is an open-architecture platform thatunifies IP-based video surveillance, accesscontrol, automatic license plate recognition,communications, and analytics. Genetecalso develops cloud-based solutions and ser-vices designed to improve security and con-tribute new levels of operational intelli-gence for governments, enterprises, trans-portation applications, and communities.Founded in 1997, Genetec serves its globalcustomers through a network of resellers,integrators, certified channel partners, andconsultants in more than 80 countries.

Hanwha Techwin AmericaBooth: 505500 Frank W Burr BlvdTeaneck, NY 07666908-418-0017www.hanwha.com

Hanwha Techwin America delivers surveil-lance and security solutions with unparal-leled levels of technology, innovation, per-formance and value for virtually anyvenue. We offer video surveillance prod-ucts including IP cameras, storage devicesand management software founded onworld-class optical design, manufacturingand image processing technologies. Han-wha represents tremendous innovation for end-users and ease of installation for ourpartners with features including highframe-rates, day & night (ICR), advancedWDR (150dB) and H.265/H.264/MJPEGmultiple streaming codecs. Hanwha also offers a full suite of onboard analytics suchas intelligent video analytics (appear, dis-appear, loitering) and sound classification (explosion, glass breakage, gun shot andscream detection).

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IndigoVision LtdBooth: 418300 Broadacres DriveBloomfield, CT 07003781-410-5283www.indigovision.com

IndigoVision has over two decades of experience developing innovative, complete,end-to-end security surveillance solutions.From our security management softwareand hardware; powerful video analyticsand intelligent cyber-security products, toIP cameras and network video recorders:our products are trusted and proven globally,across multiple markets, in some of thehighest profile sites and harshest environ-ments. IndigoVision give you the right solution, experience, technology and sup-port to provide you with the innovationthat makes you safe.

International SOSBooth: 5063600 Horizon Blvd, Suite 300Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053-4949856-313-6533www.internationalsos.com

THE WORLD'S LEADING MEDICAL &SECURITY RISK SERVICES COMPANY.We care for clients across the globe, frommore than 1,000 locations in 90 countries.Our expertise is unique: More than 11,000employees are led by 5,200 medical profes-sionals and 200 security specialists. We pioneer a range of preventive programsstrengthened by our in-country expertise.We deliver unrivaled emergency assistanceduring critical illness, accident or civil unrest. We are passionate about helpingclients put Duty of Care into practice. Withus, multinational corporate clients, govern-ments and NGOs can mitigate risks fortheir people working remotely or overseas.

Johnson Controls-Security Products-TycoBooth: 31511955 Exit 5 ParkwayFishers, IN 46037317-504-4310www.jci.com

JTyco, part of Johnson Controls, is a world-leading, global manufacturer offering the

most comprehensive portfolio of video surveillance, intrusion and access controlsolutions including IP cameras, encoders,network video recorders (NVR), digitalvideo recorders, monitors, storage devices,video management system (VMS) software,access control kits, door controllers, ID badgesolutions, physical security informationmanagement (PSIM). Our products protect42% of Fortune 500 companies and leadingretailers, commercial enterprises, educationalfacilities and transportation systems through-out the world. www.tycosecurityproducts.com American Dynamics, DSC, Exacq, Illustra,Kantech, Software House.

JCI Security SolutionsBooth: 1072450 Blvd of the GeneralsNorristown, PA 19403215-779-9915www.jci.com

Johnson Controls Security Solutions helpscompanies with a need to deploy complex,enterprise-wide security solutions. Byseamlessly integrating electronic securitysolutions into existing IT infrastructures,the company helps enterprises becomesafer, more secure, and more sustainable.Follow the company @JCI_Buildings onTwitter.

John Jay College of Criminal JusticeBooth 118/120520 West 59th St.Room 433.08HHNew York, NY 10019212-289-0093www.jjay.cuny.edu

Johnston CommunicationsBooth: 220322 Belleville TurnpikeNorth Arlington, NJ 07031201-428-2044www.johnstoncom.com

NJ & NY State-contract approved Vendor,in business for 40 years -- voice and datanetworks, wireless networks, video surveil-lance system, 911 Dispatch systems, and cabling infrastructure. Our managementteam has an average of 30 years experiencein the telecommunications industry. Whenyou select our company as your vendor,you hire experienced telecommunications

professionals who are involved in meetingour customers' needs on a daily basis. From the President down to the InstallationSupervisors, all staff members understandwhat it takes to complete a large project accurately and on schedule. We work foryour business.

Metrocom NYC Inc.Booth: 223250 W. 40th Sreet.New York, NY 10018917-440-8102www.metrocomradio.com

Metrocom has been providing two-wayradio communications equipment, systemsand services in the New York area since 1979.Metrocom offers two-way radio solutionsthat include 24/7 emergency service.Weather you need to communicate withina building, across town or across the country,we have the right two-way radio solutionthat will fit your need. Metrocom also offers,pick up and delivery service as well asrental radios for any event size. Please calland arrange for a no cost demonstration ofthe latest products

MG Security ServicesBooth: 508133 W 25th Street, Suite 8WNew York, NY 10001917-733-3251www.mgsecurityservices.com

Milestone SystemsBooth: 2155300 SW Meadows Road, Suite 400Lake Oswego, OR 97035971-713-7056www.milestone.us

Founded in 1998, Milestone Systems is aleader in open platform IP video manage-ment software dedicated to deliveringhigh-quality business video platform soft-ware with a community of hardware andsoftware partners that can integrate videosolutions for security. The company’s objective is to provide the community’scustomers with improved organizationalprocesses and safety levels through themanagement, integration, and distributionof digital video data.

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Morse Watchmans, Inc.Booth: 1122 Morse RoadOxford, CT 06478-1040203-264-4949 x537www.morsewatchmans.com

Morse Watchmans is a leader in high-quality,cost-effective guard tour and key controlsolutions. Specializing in state-of-the-artmanagement that includes KeyWatcherTouch, KeyWatcher Illuminated, AssetWatcher(RFID lockers), TamperProof key rings, andthe PowerCheck Guard Tour System. Thecompany’s products are modular, reliable,easy to use, and scalable to meet specificneeds. Products are designed and manufac-tured in Oxford, CT.

MSA SecurityBooth: 307212-509-1336www.msasecurity.net

MSA Security is a leader in high consequencethreat protection, explosives detection,intelligence analysis, specialized training,and investigative services for corporate and government clients. The company’stechnology and robust security solutionsprotect people and property every day, delivering peace of mind, enhanced opera-tional efficiencies, and minimized businessdisruption.

NAVCOBooth: 5071335 S. Acacia Ave.Fullerton, CA 92841714-292-0700www.navco.com

For video, alarms, access control, and analytics, NAVCO is a value-added businesspartner with more than 45 years of experi-ence installing and repairing electronicsecurity systems nationally. NAVCO helpsclients know that their business, employ-ees, customers, and property are secure. Thecompany’s technicians fix problems withparts already on their trucks, with a 95 percent success rate. NAVCO is dedicatedto enhancing the value of a business whilemaximizing the return on its security system investment.

NEDAPBooth: 514500 W. Main Street, Suite 301Branson, MO 65616417-339-7368www.tuxen.com

ONSSI (ON-Net Surveillance Systems) Booth: 4131 Blue Hill Plaza, 7th FloorPearl River, NY 10965-3104845-732-7900 x 7951www.OnSSI.com

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI)was founded in 2002 with the goal of developing comprehensive and intelligentIP video surveillance management software.OnSSI’s Ocularis IP security and surveillanceVMS platform increases security, reducesoperational costs, and helps organizationsmove closer to prevention. Ocularis deliversopen architecture, flexibility, and scalabilityfor a range of applications including education, gaming, government, healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, transportation,and utilities.

Optex IncorporatedBooth: 30518730 S. Wilmington Avenue, Suite 100Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220800-966-7839www.optexamerica.com

Oxford, CT 06478203-264-4949www.morsewatchman.comOxford, CT

PanasonicBooth: 217800 Gessner Rd.Suite 700Houston, TX 77079713-581-9296www.us.panasonic.com

Panasonic provides a range of integrated security and video surveillance solutions tohelp security officials enhance their surveil-lance systems and maximize coveragewhile lowering the total cost of ownership.

ProtechBooth: 518529 Vista Blvd.Sparks, NV 89434613-341-1116www.protechusa.com

Protech is a leading US-based manufactur-er of perimeter intrusion detection systems(PIDS) that detect unwanted intrusions atsensitive sites. We offer cost-effective, solar-powered, wired and wireless (infrastruc-ture-free) systems including fence-mountedsystems, long-range active infrared virtualbarriers, dual technology motion sensorsand video analytics for object detection and tracking. Our innovative technologiesare unique and unmatched. We serve thefollowing markets: utilities, corrections, airports, transportation & logistics, datacenters, commercial/industrial, government(approved manufacturer) and more. Wework with integrators, dealers, consultants,architects, engineers and end users to deliverinnovative solutions in the protection ofpeople, property and assets. www.protechusa.com or sales@protechusa.com.

Right CrowdBooth: 2112505 2nd Avenue, Suite 515Seattle, WA 98121213-729-5403www.rightcrowd.com

SalientBooth: 3184616 W. Howard LaneBuilding 1, Suite 100Austin, TX 78728512-617-4800http://www.salientsys.com

Salient is a leading provider of comprehen-sive enterprise video surveillance manage-ment systems. Salient Security Platformprovides a full range of applications for unmatched scalability, a fully open archi-tecture, ease of use, and the lowest totalcost of ownership. CompleteView 20/20,Salient’s next generation of intelligentvideo management software provides both

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the simplest path to move from analog todigital video and the power to control yoursecurity installations from a unified interface.

SECUREWATCH24Booth: 304One Penn Plaza, Suite 4000New York, NY 10119212-729-5403www.securewatch24.com

Securitas ESBooth: 3113 Westchester PlazaElmsford, NY 10523914-774-6391www.securitases.com

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.Booth: 3131412 Broadway17th FloorNew York, NY 10018646-720-0674www.securitasinc.com

Securitas USA is an international companythat specializes in protective services basedon people, technology, and knowledge. Themain service categories are on-site, mobile,and remote guarding combined with electronic security, fire and safety, and corporate risk management. Whetherclients conduct business internationally or around the corner, they can count on Securitas resources.

SecuritechBooth: 30954-60 46th StreetMaspeth, NY 11378-1037718-392-9000www.securitech.com

Securitech has been the innovative lockingchoice of integrators and end-users for over20 years. Our expertise in code-compliance& high-security allows for electric lockingsolutions which solve "Request-to-Exit" andaccess control integration needs. Our multi-point locking solutions for emergency exitdoors and forced-entry protection are theindustry's leaders. Over the last 20 years,Securitech has expanded its reach to addressBehavioral Healthcare ligature-resistantneeds in facilities. School Lockdown solutions

have also been produced to retrofit and provide cost efficient solutions andhelp develop safe and secure learning nvironments.

Sentinel ConsultingBooth 127One Penn Plaza, 36th FloorNew York, NY 10119-9380484-467-2386www.sentinelgroup.us

Service Access & Mgmt. Inc.Booth: 214570-516-5941www.sam-inc.org

SiedleBooth: 326750 ParkwayBroomall, PA 19008-4212610-805-8405www.siedleusa.com

SinglewireBooth: 2021002 Deming WayMadison, WI 53717608-441-1290www.singlewire.com

Singlewire develops and supports softwaresolutions that help you connect to the Inter-net of Things. Whether you need to page toa group of desk phones, notify people of anemergency, reach people who are mobile, orautomate your existing systems, our Infor-maCast and InformaCast Mobile productswill provide a centralized, cost-effective solution for you. Over 5,000 organizationsranging from small K-12 schools to large retail corporations rely on InformaCast for their communication and safety needs.Stop by the Singlewire booth or visit www.singlewire.com to learn what an InformaCastsolution can make possible for you.

SkopenowBooth: 22212 East 49 StreetNew York, NY 10017516-220-5847www.skopenow.com

Skopenow is an open source and socialmedia search engine that uses computer

vision and NLP to flag and highlightactionable insight. We generate comprehen-sive digital records and users can searchbased on name, location, phone, username,keywords, and dates. Skopenow also giveusers complete control over social mediagraph queries via extraction features.

Stanley CSSBooth: 221

10-04 49th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101917-418-5890www.sbdinc.com

SWACBooth: 20923 Royal Road, Suite 204 Flemington, NJ 08822-6001 908-782-6010 www.secureworker.com

Unknown workers, vendors, and visitorspose a real threat to workplace security andsafety. The Secure Worker Access Consortium(SWAC) is a program that delivers compre-hensive personnel assurance technologiesand services to risk managers or critical infrastructure, sensitive facilities, and placeswhen the public gathers. SWAC unifies theefforts of public agencies, private corporations,labor groups, and contractors to assure thatall members comply with security and safetyrequirements. The real-time, need-to-knowsharing of certified personal data validatesmembers’ trustworthiness, eliminates wide-spread duplication of effort, and continuallyprotects members’ privacy rights.

TEAM Software, Inc.Booth: 321407 S 27th AvenueOmaha, NE 68131-3609402-952-4318www.teamsoftware.com

TEAM Software develops financial, opera-tions and workforce management solutionsfor contractors with distributed workforcesof any size, with a focus on the security industry. TEAM’s efficiency-enhancingtechnology transforms business managementand drives profitability. The company's industry-specific solutions range from acomplete enterprise software ecosystem to

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a right-sized workforce managementtoolset that connect key components of customers’ businesses. Founded in 1989,TEAM is an Omaha, Nebraska-based technology company with more than400 customers all over North America.

U.S. Postal Inspection ServiceBooth: 509341 Ninth Avenue, 7th FloorNew York, NY212-330-3344www.usps.gov

As one of the oldest federal law enforcementagencies, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service isa highly specialized and professional organi-zation, performing investigative and securityfunctions essential to a stable and soundpostal system.

Vicon Industries, Inc.Booth: 115135 Fell CourtHauppauge, NY 11788631-952-2288www.vicon-security.com

Since 1967, Vicon has been a leading providerof mission-critical security surveillance systems. Today we are focused on providingsolutions that have been engineered not just for performance and features, but forsimplicity in deployment, operation andmaintenance. Our goal is to serve as a valued security technology partner to ourcustomers by reducing security solutioncomplexity, ensuring a superior experienceand future proofing our solutions. Viconand its leading-edge systems are trusted by a customer base that spans the globe,representing every type of industry. Formore information about Vicon, please visit:www.vicon-security.com.

VIVOTEK USA Inc.Booth: 4132050 Ringwood AvenueSan Jose, CA 95131408-773-8686www.vivotek.com

Founded in early 2000, Vivotek is a globalmanufacturer of IP Video Surveillance Solutions. Headquartered for North Americain San Jose, CA, Vivotek provides a widerange of network cameras, switches,recording and video management software,all designed to provide customers with

superior value and award-winningperformance. Our complete line of video surveillance solutions will meet all yoursecurity monitoring needs, from smallsetup inside a small business to the mostdemanding requirements inside a large corporation.

Winsted/FMVBooth: 4045 Bourbon St.Peabody, MA 01960973-570-8717www.winsted.com

Winsted is the global leader in security console solutions. We create attractive,ergonomic consoles that improve operatorcomfort and optimize efficiency. We offerstock, customized and custom consoles for a wide range of security applications.Whether you need a single workstation, ora complete control room, we can providethe perfect solution. Please work with yourlocal FM Valenti, Inc sales rep to get prod-uct and design support.

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A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc 529Access Systems Integration 201AeroDefense 104Aeroturn, LLC 421Aiphone Corporation 411AlliedUniversal Security Services 301Alpha Technologie 500Altronix Corporation 310Ameristar Perimeter Security 105 Arcules 108ASIS International 100ASSA ABLOY Americas 406AT&T 106Avigilon Corporation 212Axis Communications 409BriefCam 216Building Intelligence, Inc. 419Care Security System 323Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. 511Databuoy Corporation (ShotPoint) 205Elmridge Protection Products, LLC 420Evolv Technology 501Fast-Pass Visitor Management 210FM Valenti, Inc 404Genetec 303Hanwah Techwin America 505IndigoVision, Inc. 418International SOS 506Johnson Controls-Security Products-Tyco 315JCI Security Solutions 107John Jay College of Criminal Justice 118

Johnston Communications 220Metrocom NYC 223Milestone Systems 215Morse Watchmans Inc 112MSA Security 101NAVCO 507NEDAP 514NYPD Shield 228OnSS (On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc.) 413Optex Incorporated 305Panasonic 217PROTECH 518RightCrowd Software, Inc 211Salient 318SecureWatch 304Securitas ES 311Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. 313Securitech 309Sentinel Consulting 121Siedle 401Sielox, LLC 321Singlewire 202Skopenow 222Stanley CSS 221SWAC 209TEAM Software, Inc 321U.S. Postal Inspection Service 509Vicon Industries, Inc. 115Vivotek USA Inc. 207

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ver have an occurrencewhere you wish you had not saidsomething or upon saying some-thing you realized you shouldn’thave? We have all been there,swept along in the heat of themoment. It is easy for a situationto escalate; most of the time ithappens without our realizingthat it is occurring.

The difficultly is deescalating oravoiding an unpleasant interactionwith another. As security profes-sionals it is incumbent upon us to treat all we encounter withpoliteness and professionalism,even when we are not treated in the same manner. Especiallywhen we are not treated in thesame manner.

We have all encountered difficultcustomers, tenants or guests andno matter what we do they are not satisfied. The most naturalresponse to such an incident is“fight or flight.” When confrontedwith hostility most people willeither withdraw or respond withaggression. Some individuals willfreeze or shutdown therebyunable to cope.

When an incident occurs, it is toolate to prepare. We need to be ableto disengage and remove ourselvesfrom the incident. We need to be able to step aside and see thesituation as an outsider and not aparticipant. We must not give intoour instincts or reflexes. We mustbe impartial and understand thatwe may not know the actual causeof the hostility. The other personcould be having a bad day; we areat hand and receive their ire.

The situation could be a simplemisunderstanding that is blownout of proportion. A security professional needs to be able to move outside and above theconfrontation and think beyondwhat is occurring at the moment.But by no means should you notstay tactically aware.

Remember your incident mightnot be the only incident occurringat that time; it could one of severaldesigned to occupy, stretch thin,and stress your resources and/orthe emergency responders. Itcould be a pre-arranged or stagedincident to evoke a negativeresponse. Before starting your dayor taking your post review theissues of your property. Are thereunion versus non-union situations?Are there union versus managementissues? Have vendors been removedand replaced? Are there issueswith workers’ contracts Doesyour firm have recent controversieswith tenants, negative media portrayals, or high-profile incidentsThe agitators’ goals could be torecord, edit and post the incidentto social media to negatively impactyou, your employer and/or yourclient.

As with many things, preparation,planning and training are theanswer. We train for emergenciesconstantly. When was the last timeyou trained for customer interac-tion Tabletops and role playingare just some tools that can beused to prepare your personneland to start a dialogue of “whatif” scenarios. Some firms willengage employees, vendors or

consultants to conduct unan-nounced tests of their staff’s handling of situations and use thefeedback to enhance training andcustomer service. How wouldyour personnel handle themselvesduring such training and/or testing?

Since one size does not fit all, thetraining must be individualized to your property and industry.Your plans need to be formulatedto ensure a standard but fluidenough to be adaptable to theever-changing environment thatis today’s security reality A plan,policy or procedure that cannotsurvive implementation is useless.If your orientation or in-servicetraining addresses emergencies,uniforms, post orders but not per-sonal interaction, it is incompleteand should be amended. Be awarethat everyone does not have thesame potential, ability to growand learn or possess the open-mindedness necessary to achievethe goal(s). Some employees maynot be able to adapt to this conceptand may need to be redeployed or even replaced. Be prepared foremployees who will require extratraining or not accept the trainingor procedures.

The benefits will manifest in ahappier more professional staffconveying a better customer experience for your tenants, customers and guests.

Mark V. Murphy, MSOL,

Director of Security,

Hudson Yards, New York, NY

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Several years ago, the doors toSony’s IT department were foundunlocked and criminals gainedaccess to a top IT employee’spasswords. Sony’s lack of physicalsecurity essentially handed overkeys that took down the company’scomputer systems in an infamouscyberattack.

Human hacking, or social engi-neering, is a common methodused by criminals to infiltrate anorganization. Nearly 70 percent of companies have experiencedphishing and social engineering,according to a recent Ponemonstudy. Many forms of social

engineering exist – both physicaland digital – to gain access toinformation.

Human hackers often snooparound to find an opportunity toaccess critical data where there isa good chance of human error andthey can trick someone into givingthem credentials or access. Onesuch method is “tailgating” behindan employee to gain access to a building. Human hackers understand that people are oftenuncomfortable questioning some-one’s intentions when they are followed into a building, and have found it’s an easy way to

slip through the cracks and walkright in.

The Sony breach proved thatphysical security negligence existsat large, powerful organizations.Since that time, security hasbecome more top of mind forcompanies: however, much morecan be done to secure a buildingwith a layered security strategythat covers the lobby, alternativeentrances and exits and internaldoors. Fortunately, the evolutionof entrance control technology isreducing tailgating violations, collusion, obstruction, directionalviolations and unauthorized access

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in a much more modern, secureand proactive manner.

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Optical turnstiles are a popularform of secure entrance controlsthat can prevent unauthorizedaccess as a first line of defense.Turnstile technology is alsoadvancing to support the speed of business and fast-paced natureof our digital lives. Organizationsare deploying new technologiesthat not only improve securitycontrols, but also improve the customer experience by eliminatingdreaded lines.

Rather than using manual turnstiles,older technology and access cards that can create bottlenecks,advancements in turnstiles thatincorporate optical technologyand newer authentication methodsallow more entrants to passthrough safely and securely. It’spossible now to gain a throughputrate of up to 60 people per minuteby combining new capabilities.

Turnstiles that incorporate infraredmatrices can make thousands ofcalculations per second based onspeed of passage – or in the caseof airports, luggage being carriedor pulled – and the distance to thepedestrian behind and direction of movement. Their ability toincorporate and react to data isimproving security, complianceand the customer experience inbuildings across many industries.

Turnstiles also possess valuabledata that can be turned over todecision makers. For example, alarge university is now using datafrom the access control system

connected to the turnstiles in itscampus cafeteria to adjust foodservice schedules. Additionally,entrance system data can be connected to the fire system tounderstand numbers and thresh-olds, making it not only secure,but also safer.

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Beyond the lobby, entrance controlmust be just as accurate andproactive at the individual doorlevel for those sensitive areas ofthe building. Fortunately, newapproaches in doorway entrancecontrol involve beam paths withneural networking intelligence to make more accurate decisionsabout doorway traffic automatically

and in real-time, ensuring thatonly one person enters for eachauthorization.

Advancements in technology alsomake it possible to monitor howmany people pass, and that theypass in the approved direction.For example, if an exit is approvedbut an unauthorized person triesto shoot the gap and enter the

wrong way before the door hasclosed, a variety of other systemsactivate and issue the appropriatealarms.

Not only does all of this technologymake the building more securefrom unauthorized access, it doesso without impeding businessproductivity or slowing down thetraffic entering and exiting thebuilding. Furthermore, it alleviatesthe politeness pressures thatauthorized users experience whena wannabe tailgater tries to slip in behind them.

Simply locking doors to Sony’s IT department may have helped prevent their cyberattack. But withthe evolution in more intelligentadvanced access controls and

turnstile technology, and the powerful combination they canprovide, the company would have had a much better chanceof stopping those criminals at thedoor, dead in their tracks.

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Around midnight on December15th, 2013, I was awoken by Jebel,our Basenji-mix street dog. If youhave never heard a Basenji yodelat you, it is a unique sound, almosta language that you learn to under-stand. This time, Jebel was tellingme that there was a problem witha ‘yodel of concern.’ I got out ofbed to see what was going on andbegan to hear the faint sound ofgunfire in the distance; sounds Irecognized from years of deploy-ments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

My wife and I had just relocatedback to South Sudan after twoyears away. I was working for aninternational non-governmentalorganization (INGO) providing

operational and security manage-ment support to their project. Iwas one of a handful of professionalsecurity managers in South Sudanat the time. Though volatile, therewas a perception of stability in the country, therefore most localNGOs and INGOs were unpreparedto properly respond to a crisis ofthis magnitude.

As it turned out, that marked thefirst day of a civil war that brokeout in South Sudan; a powerstruggle between President SalvaKiir and opposition leader RiekMachar. According to the Councilon Foreign Relations, Global Conflict Tracker, notwithstandingnumerous cease fires and peace

agreements, it’s been estimatedthat nearly 383,000 people havebeen killed and 4 million have beendisplaced or fled to neighboringcountries since December 2013. I can personally attest that manymore civilians have been affectedin innumerable ways. As a familywe have taken in three SouthSudanese children who live withus in Kenya, so they can haveaccess to better education andhealthcare.

Throughout the night we heardsporadic gun fire and explosions.As they became louder and morefrequent, the staff for which I wasresponsible, began to gather outsidemy room with fear in their eyes as

The Yodel of Concern

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Jebel continued to yodel in distress.As a U.S. funded organization, the staff expected a U.S. extractionteam to come and rescue us. Theywere dismayed to learn that themilitary teams coming would prioritize the U.S. Embassy staffand not necessarily American citizens working in South Sudan.Although I was unsure of whatexactly was happening in town, Ihad a sense of comfort knowingthat I had plans in place to protectmy staff, including an emergencyevacuation plan. Ouremergency evacuationplan considered manydifferent options, but Icould not activate any ofthem yet, because of thelimitations placed on usby the active fighting. Wehad to hibernate. Luckily,our location was far fromthe fighting. If the fightinggot too close, I had plansin place to move the staff to pre-designated safe havens around thecity; however, this was a last resort.

We ended up hibernating for twodays and in that time, I was calledby numerous other NGOs request-ing assistance in evacuations. Onthe 18th of December the airportreopened, and the mass evacuationstarted. Very few aircrafts werewilling to enter South Sudan dueto the volatility and continuedfighting. The U.S. government senta military aircraft to evacuate U.S.Embassy personnel plus Americancitizens who could fit on the plane.Because I was in close contact withthe U.S. Embassy Regional SecurityOfficer, I was able to get my American Staff out on that flight,

but I still had non-Americans tocare for, including local nationalswho needed locating amidst thefighting. We had to search hospitalsand the camps set up and protectedby the UN known as “Protectionof Civilians” sites. I managed toget the rest of our team evacuatedon the following day through achartered aircraft, taking with usstaff members from several otherNGOs that did not have evacuationplans in place.

In case you are wondering, I alsomanaged to get Jebel safely toUganda by road with a SouthSudanese driver who was takinghis family to safety.

Five years later, I still find manyorganizations not prepared forcrises. As an INGO, understandingthe importance of security, riskand crisis management is notablyhard when it is not the core ofyour business. They must managetheir funding carefully to ensurethey meet the goals of the organi-zation, but they should not sacrificean agreeable level of duty of care,ensuring the security of their staffmembers to the best of their ability.I believe it is possible to create costeffective solutions to this problem.

I envision several solutions fororganizations, enabling them toprovide the appropriate level ofduty of care to their staff, but thesesolutions should start at the coreof the organization, not once theproject team is working in the field.I believe that any organization,whether for profit or not, shouldnot just throw money at securityand expect everyone to be protected;there will always be some level of risk that the organization mustaccept. Each organization operates

in unique territories andhas their own missionand objectives; therefore,they should be hyper-cognizant of their specificneeds and threats andshould not abide by a one size fits all approach.If an organization canunderstand their risks,then they can mitigateagainst them from the

conception of a project instead ofduring the crisis.

Without staff there is no organiza-tion so duty of care should not betaken lightly. Duty of care shouldbe the responsibility of every individual within the organization,from the human resource managerensuring that the appropriate levelof insurances are in place, to theproposal team, ensuring that securityis not an afterthought and realisticsecurity measures have beenincluded in the budget. Don’t waitfor Jebel’s ‘yodel of concern’ toimplement duty of care policies. It is your responsibility as an organization to do your best to protect your staff.

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ou have done your due dil-iand conducted a security review ofyour facility. You have identifiedyour assets, the threats to thoseassets and applied the appropriatesecurity controls. That means yourfacility is secure, right? Well, notnecessarily. Most security systemsare designed to keep outsiders out.But what about the number onethreat to your assets: the insiderthreat? One area that some busi-nesses neglect to secure is themailroom. Some businesses fail to understand the threat that amailroom can pose to the business.All of the barriers, fences, sensors,lighting and door locks will notprevent losses and threats to the business from an unsecured mailroom.

Every business relies on mail tosome degree. Although email has changed the way companiescommunicate, many still rely on mail for solicitations, billing,and other activities that requirehardcopy transactions. And thereis no way to electronically transmitparcels, which means every businessmust secure their mailroom. Mostmailrooms employ just a few peopleto accomplish the mission. Most of the time these are lower payingjobs and may not attract individualswhose priority is your business.The number one security measureto take is to follow personnel security practices. Provide in-depthscreening/background checkswhen hiring new employees. Makearrangements with one or twotemporary employment agencies

to ensure that a restricted, pre-screened group of individuals isavailable when needed to supple-ment the workforce. Keep in mind,though a mailroom position maynot require high expertise or skills,it does require employees you can trust with your most sensitiveinformation.

Many businesses do not understandthe risks posed by a mailroom. Thetruth is that a mailroom can be usedto carry out a variety of crimes. Sohow can an insider exploit yourmailroom and harm your business?One way is by stealing product,supplies or other valuables byrepacking and mailing these itemsto themselves or another person.Attempting to walk out the frontdoor with company assets would

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expose a thief to discovery, but a package mailed out would notlikely raise any suspicion. It doesn’ttake a cybercriminal to hack intoyour business to steal proprietaryor customer data including personalidentifiable information when thatinformation can be mailed out bya dishonest mailroom employee.

A mailroom employee may alsocollude with an outsider to facilitatereshipping schemes which arebecoming more common. Criminalsrecruit individuals to help shipitems purchased with fraudulentcredit cards or forged monetaryinstruments like checks or moneyorders. A dishonest mailroomemployee has access to the toolsneeded to carry out this scam.They may even use your postagemeter to ship the contraband. Ifyou are negligent in your mailroomsecurity, it can expose your businessto criminal or civil liabilities.

Another way an insider/outsiderthreat can exploit your mailroomis by sending and receiving drugsor other contraband through yourmailroom in an attempt to hide theidentity of the sender or receiver.Postal Inspectors have made severalarrests on this front. The negativepublicity created by this can causesevere harm to a business’s imageand reputation.

What measures can you take tosecure your mailroom? Appoint aMail Security Coordinator (MSC)and an alternate to ensure coverageduring vacations, non-scheduleddays and sick days. This positioncan be a collateral duty for anemployee but they must not beone of the mailroom employeesthey are overseeing. Keep in mindthat Postal Inspectors have arrested

many mailroom managers so thisMSC should be from outside themailroom. The MSC must beknowledgeable of normal andemergency operations of themailroom. They must providetraining to new employees andongoing training to addressemerging threats. Training recordsmust be kept on file. Routinepatrols of the mailroom and periodic auditing are best practices.Most criminals like to work inanonymity and the mere presenceof an MSC can discourage misuseof the mailroom for nefarious purposes. Create, update and regularly review SOPs, SecurityProcedures, and Disaster Plans,specific to mailroom operations.Keep a back-up copy of plan(s)off-site. Adhering to specific proce-dures makes unusual activity moreapparent. Federal GovernmentMail Managers should also refer tothe General Services Administration(GSA) web site for specific andupdated information concerningfederal mail management policiesand procedures.

Restrict access to the mailroom to those with a need to be there.Conduct mailroom business at aDutch door to restrict access to the mail. Use access control to themailroom and only provide keysor passcodes/badges to authorizedindividuals. Ensure to collect keys,badges and/or change passcodeswhen a mailroom employee leavesthe company or transfers to anotherdepartment. Require authorizedemployees and anyone else thatmust enter the space (e.g. electricianor computer technician) to sign inand out, including date and timesof arrival and departure. Keep themailroom locked whenever possible,

especially when no one is on duty.Provide an escort for mail carriersor delivery people to/from themailroom. If mailroom personnelare responsible for depositingbusiness mail containing currencyor other valuable mail, at a postoffice, vary times and routes oftravel between the post office and business. Check periodicallyto see if mail messengers are making unauthorized stops or are leaving mail unattended inunlocked vehicles

Minimize the number of entries/exits to the mailroom and positionthe mailroom in a location that isnot located in a heavily traffickedarea. Do not use a location with adirect exit to the outside or to theemployee parking lot. Provide aseparate and secure area for personalitems (e.g., coats and purses). Prohibit employees from takingpersonal items into the mailroom.Do not allow employees to mail orreceive personal mail in the businessmailroom. CCTV coverage of thearea is highly encouraged. Anintrusion detection system is a bestpractice to secure the area duringnon-work hours. Employees caughtstealing should be prosecuted.There is no greater deterrent to apotential thief than the fear thathe/she may go to jail. The PostalInspection Service will extend its full cooperation and callers can reach the appropriate PostalInspection Service office by dialing1-877-876-2455 from 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m. in all time zones.

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Who entrusted them with thispower? Who gave them the rightto determine what advertisementswe should be bombarded withwhen we are on-line, what datashould we be allowed to view, andwhen were they granted the rightto sell our personal data and pref-erences without our knowledgeand to whom? Which one of us has actually read all ofthe terms and conditionswhen downloading an appon a device before clicking“ACCEPT”?

Shouldn’t there be someform of checks and balanceor controls in place to protect our constitutionalrights? Even disablingsome of the tracking featureof Google on your cellphone does not preventGoogle and Apple from collecting all sorts of infor-mation about the phonesowner, even when thephone is powered off.

As a security professionalwith 40 yrs. of experience, I am aware of the benefitsof technology in keepingpeople and assets safe andsecure, while the doubleedged sword of abuse is alwayspossible. It is not the technologyitself that is dangerous, but theintent of those that want to use it.

Take the case of a tape recorder, aninnocuous devise to store audiofor later use, but when a wife usedthe recorder to listen to her cheatinghusband’s conversations with hislover without their knowledge, thecourts ruled and laws protecting

an individual’s right to privacywere enacted.

The same surveillance camera thatcan provide a tool to protect theorganization, has the potential ofbecoming a surreptitious listeningdevice by an unethical systemadministrator, simply by clickingthe audio function from a drop

down menu in the video manage-ment system, without anyoneelse’s knowledge.

The EU has taken a significantstep protecting the individual’sright to privacy by enacting GDPRand issuing significant fines forviolations. The EU General DataProtection Regulation (GDPR) is apan-European data protection law,

which superseded the EU’s 1995Data Protection Directive and all member state law based on it, including the UK’s DPA 1998(Data Protection Act 1998), on25 May 2018.

The GDPR extends the data rightsof individuals (data subjects), andplaces a range of new obligations

on organizations thatprocess EU residents’personal data.

Companies that collectdata on citizens inEuropean Union (EU)countries will need tocomply with strict newrules around protectingcustomer data, and it is expected to set a newstandard for consumerrights regarding theirdata. For example, theGDPR takes a wideview of what constitutespersonal identificationinformation. Companieswill need the same levelof protection for thingslike an individual’s IP address or cookiedata as they do forname, address andSocial Security number.

I am a firm believer in keeping the government out of people’sbusiness as much as possible, butit is only the government that canmonitor and control the flow ofour trusted personal data. Thequestion then becomes, who ismonitoring the government forabuses of our right to privacy?

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