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ASIS
International
Las
Vegas Chapter 060
ASIS is the preeminent international
organization for security professionals, with more
than 37,000 members worldwide. ASIS was
founded in 1955 and is dedicated to increasing the
effectiveness and productivity of security
professionals by developing educational programs
and materials that address broad security
interest, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and
Exhibits, as well as specific security
topics. ASIS also advocates the role and
value of the security management professional to
business, the media, government entities and the
public.
The Las Vegas ASIS Chapter # 060 was
chartered on August 29,
1976.
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 Chairman's
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May 9-15 was Police Week in the United
States. Additional names were added to the
wall at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in
Washington, DC. Those included the names of
four Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officers who died in the last
year.
Unfortunately, one more name from Southern
Nevada will be added before next year's memorial
services. Nye County Deputy Sheriff Ian
Michael Deutch was shot to death in the line of
duty on April 26, 2010 in Pahrump, NV.
The security industry also suffered a
loss of a security officer in the line of
duty. James Gruey, aged 54, an employee of
Special Operations Associates, was shot to death
on April 18, 2010. Gruey was working a post
at Clark County's Pearson Community Center when he
was killed, apparently by three unknown
subjects. LVMPD report neither motive for
the crime nor any further information on the
suspects.
The chapter extends its sympathies to the
family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Deutch
and Security Officer Gruey.
All of America and especially those of us in
the security profession were given yet another
wakeup call on May 1st with the events in Time
Square. A tee shirt vendor (and member of
the American Legion) observed an SUV that
JDLR1parked in
a no parking zone with its hazard lights on.
Luckily, the explosives which had been set off did
not produce the expected results. This
attempt along with others, uncovered plots and a
"successful" attack in TX all prove the point that
we are still at war with terrorist groups and
their sympathizers. Las Vegas, like Times
Square, makes for a tempting target. Let's
use these events as training examples for our
people. As they say, "If you see something,
say something".
The ASIS International, Las Vegas Chapter,
William (Bill) Cornelius Memorial Scholarship has
closed for 2010. The board will announce a
winner on or before the June meeting. I wish
to thank Art Berry for all of his hard work.
This being a memorial scholarship, we are in the
process of sprucing up the program and paperwork,
webpage, etc. More to come. (Thanks to Linda
Florence for digging up photos and
information!)
Once again, if you wish to volunteer for the
Education Committee as Chair, member, helper,
instructor, donator of space, anything, please let
me know. If not...people are going to be
"volunteered"!
Thanks for your help
and support for your local chapter. I look
forward to seeing you at the meeting on
Thursday.
Be
Safe!
William C.
Cage
Chapter Chairman
1. Just
Didn't Look Right, but you already knew
this. It's not like you're reading the
newsletter of the homeowners association or of
bookkeepers.
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Welcome, New
Members!
Transfered
In:
Deborah M. Jacob
BizJet Security LLC
Chris G. Carter
Consultant
Matthew Krol
Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
New
Members:
Richard Casto
International Game Technology
Transfered
Out:
James Wanser
To Puget Sound Chapter,
WA |
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May
Meeting
Topic:
Premises Security Cases
Premises security cases (and the
litigation costs) continue to rise, especially in
this down economy. Most sources agree that claims
against hospitals, colleges, daycare centers,
shopping malls and hotel/casino companies are
increasing dramatically. We will look at cases and
security issues that may help companies and
clients address and mitigate the
issues." Presenter: Tommy
Burns
Tommy Burns is a Licensed
Security Consultant, practicing in Forensic
Security Consulting and Expert Witness. He also
consults on Law Enforcement issues. He most
recently served as a dual-property Security
Director at Harrah's Las Vegas and The Flamingo
Hotel & Casino.
Burns entered the gaming industry
as a Security Director with Station Casinos'
Fiesta Henderson property in 2002 and later Green
Valley Ranch Resort, after spending more than 25
years in law enforcement with the Henderson Police
Department in Nevada. He retired in 1999 after
serving as Police Chief for five years.
Burns became licensed as a
security consultant and private investigator with
the Nevada Private Investigator's Licensing Board
in 2000 and has also attained the Certified
Protection Professional (CPP) certificate from
ASIS International in October 2004. He holds a
bachelors degree in criminal justice from the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master's
Degree in Organizational and Business Security
Management from Webster University. Mr. Burns is
also a Faculty Instructor in Criminal Justice and
Security Management for University of
Phoenix.
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ASIS Las Vegas Chapter
060 Meeting Minutes for 04/15/2010:
Chapter Business and
Committee Activities:
The monthly luncheon meeting was held at
Marilyns Cafe at the Tuscany Hotel/Casino with
Bill Cage, Chapter Chair presiding. Meeting began
at 11:55 with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill started the meeting congratulating the
new members: Adam K. Crandall, Allied Barton
Security Services, Matthew J. Dalsoglio,
Protection One, and Joseph Compnotta III, Ace
Protection Services. Bill discussed the 17th
International Tourism Safety Conference which is
being held May 10-12, 2010 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. Bill encouraged members to
attend this conference. The Las Vegas Convention
& Visitors Authority is a sponsor of this
event and they paid our Chapter to put an
advertising banner in our newsletter. They have
also given the Chapter two paid tickets to the
conference, which will be given away in a drawing
during today’s meeting. To be eligible to win
the tickets you must be an ASIS member whose
membership dues are paid up and who is available
to attend the conference.
Bill also discussed current membership and
thanked the 92 members who have paid their dues.
The Chapter still needs the additional 132 members
to pay their annual $30 dues ASAP. Bill mentioned
that The Chapter would like to present a training
seminar this year. The seminar could be geared
towards officers or management. The Chapter needs
to know if there is interest in this type of
seminar and needs volunteers to work on the
education committee. If interested please send
Bill and email. Also, if you work for an
organization that might donate space for the
seminar please notify Bill by email.
Bill discussed the scholarship as Art was not
present at the meeting. Please note that the
deadline to submit the scholarship application is
May 7, 2010. Bill encouraged anyone with
employees, relatives or friends attending college
in Nevada to apply for the scholarship. The
application is available on the Chapter website on
the education link.
Bill thanked Carri Holmes, Secretary for
submitting the monthly meeting minutes in a timely
fashion and announced that the meeting notes will
be in the monthly newsletter for those who missed
the meeting. Bill discussed the website and
informed us that it is updated on a regular basis
as the information is received regionally and/or
from National. Bill also mentioned social
networking and how everything is linked to the
website. Bill announced current training and
webinars available and encouraged members to check
out the newsletter and website for more
information.
Bill also discussed the International Gaming
Institute and upcoming courses. Tommy Burns, CPP
discussed some cancellations and new classes for
June and July. More information on IGI will be
included in future newsletters and on the Chapter
website. Walt Quering requested information for
the newsletter and website. Glenda Gray-Meyer, CPP
read the Treasurer's Report, motion to accept
report by Carri Holmes, CPP, second by Walt
Quering. No nays, motion carries.
Joe McDonald discussed the ASIS group on
LinkedIn and the rumors being posted regarding
DHS. Joe reminded everyone that just because
something is posted on a social networking site
does not make it true. The drawing was conducted
and the two tickets to the 17th International
Tourism Safety Conference were won by Jeff White
and Walt Quering.
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June 14 - 17,
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07/14/2010 -
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May 19, 2010 @12pm
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Finding Franchise Fraud:
Developing a Best Practice Review
June 23, 2010 @ 12pm Eastern
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Imagine that your company
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Create an
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Address the
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Gain access
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IGI Gaming
Security Courses
Guest
Protection and Liability for Supervisors and
Managers
July
13, 2010 - 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Seminar
topics:
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Introduction
to liability for gaming operations
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Intentional
tort liability: False arrest, false
imprisonment, assault, battery and defamation
claims
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Negligent
tort liability: Inadequate security, supervision
and retention
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Litigation
avoidance techniques
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Casino and
hotel patrol techniques for guest
protection
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Standards of
care and common practices in security and gaming
operations
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Economic
conditions: Dealing with mandatory staff
reductions and maintaining reasonable security
measures
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Documentation:
How much is enough and what is appropriate.
Reports, logs and other security related
documents
*****
July
13, 2010 - 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Seminar topics:
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Review of
various use-of-force models and continuums
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Defining
force, use-of-force, reasonable force and
excessive force
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Review of
ability, opportunity, jeopardy, and
preclusion
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Discussion
of various types of force and force devices to
include physical,
restraint, pepper spray,
baton, TASER, and firearms
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Discussion
on officer response to various threats (empty
hand, knife, impact
weapon, OC, or
firearm)
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Documenting
and justifying your use-of-force
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Legal
issues, case law and review, Civilian vs. Law
Enforcement force issues
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Policy
development for
use-of-force
*****
July 14, 2010
- 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Seminar
topics:
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When reports
should be completed in gaming environments,
types of reports
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What
incidents will prompt an investigation
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Investigation
process: information gathering, analysis, scene
protection, evidence collection
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Interviewing
of principals, witnesses and independent
witnesses
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Written
statements, formats and content
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Physical
evidence collection techniques
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Specialized
databases and public sources of information
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Use of
hotlines and dealing with informants
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Use of notes
and support materials
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Completing a
professional report: Characteristics of a
well-written report
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Techniques
in writing a narrative
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Use of
written reports in criminal and civil trials
*****
July 14, 2010
- 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Seminar
topics:
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Active
shooter and terrorism
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Phases of
the Active Shooter
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Facility
planning
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Security
function: Prevention, deterrence, expectations
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Responses to
Active Shooter
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Law
Enforcement response
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Security and
surveillance response
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Training of
the workforce
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Post
incident response and crime scene protection
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Evidence
collection
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Reporting
and documentation
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Model
written policy and procedures
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Chapter
Dues
As you know, the Las Vegas Chapter is
solely funded by member dues. Member dues
for 2010 remain at previous years' amount of
$30.00. Each member will be receiving an
e-mail from the Chapter Chairman via a service
called Intuit Billing Manager. This free
service allows the chapter to maintain a list of
members, invoice and track payments via a secure
online service. We elected not to go with
the additional cost required to process credit
card payments. You will be able to pay the
invoice with cash, check or money order in person
at any meeting. You may also remit payment
by check or money order to our mailing
address. In either case, the invoice will
contain a second remittance page that contains
your invoice number. Please bring that with
you or include it with your payment so we can
insure proper credit. In the past we have
had companies pay for the member dues and have had
difficulty determining which member that payment
was for. We will not be billing the two ASIS
Life Members or three student members. We
thank you for your continued support of the Las
Vegas Chapter!
Dues paid by members are
not deductible as charitable contributions for
federal income tax purposes. However,
membership dues are deductible for members under
Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code as an
ordinary and necessary business
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 Meeting Sponsors
We are seeking sponsors for
our monthly meetings. For $300 you or your
company can sponsor the meeting. For your
donation you will receive notice in the Chainlink,
the opportunity to display your product or service
at the meeting, an introduction at the meeting, a
short presentation to the membership and the
gratitude of the chapter treasury. Contact
Glenda (702-302-4406 ext: 503)
for additional
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Chapter
Telephone Number
The local
chapter number is
702-302-4406.
When called,
callers are asked to press the following numbers
for the described messages;
1.
Information about our monthly
meetings
2.
Information about upcoming events
3. A
"Dial by name" directory of the board
members
4. A
"Dial by position" directory of the board
members
9.
Information about the Las Vegas Chapter and ASIS
International
The Board
members extensions, so far are;
501
Chairman, William Cage
502
Vice-Chairman, Dennis Urban
503
Treasurer, Glenda Gray-Meyer
504
Secretary, Carrie Holmes
505
Webmaster/Newsletter Editor, Walt
Quering
More extensions
will be added in the future and we will also be
exploring the conference calling features which
allow for up to 500 callers involved in the same
conference call, at the same
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The following is a
paid advertisment
Newsletter
advertising.
Space
is available in the Chainlink Newsletter for
commercial advertising from Las Vegas Chapter
ASIS members/ members
companies.
The Chainlink,
now in it's new design, is sent to
approximately 500 security industry
professionals each month, to include the
approximately 250 Las Vegas Chapter
members.
For further information,
contact Walt Quering, Newsletter editor at
webchair@asis-lasvegas.org . | |
Chapter Website
The Las Vegas
Chapter maintains a website with the Chapter
contact information, list of leadership, latest
events and meetings, a link page for active
Chapter members with web pages and more. We
are located at asis-lasvegas.org, If you have
any content for or questions about our site,
contact our Webmaster, Walt
Quering. | |
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Monthly
Meeting
LOCATION:
Tuscany Suites and Casino
Marilyn's Cafe
255 E.
Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas,
NV
DATE:
Thursday May 20,
2010
TIME:
11:30 AM
Networking
COST: $15.00
Includes
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Recruit your colleagues
to join ASIS!
Every time you recruit a new member, you
strengthen ASIS. A vital and growing membership means
greater recognition of the security profession, improved
educational and networking opportunities for members,
and the advancement of security worldwide. And,
referring members has added benefits for you and your
chapter!
If they join and put your name and
employer (company) or phone number on the membership
application line: Person who introduced you to
ASIS, you get the credit. And we keep track of your
recruitment activity for you. It's that simple.
Sometimes, it may be more convenient or
more appropriate for you to provide us with the contact
information for an prospective member, and we take the
next step. Complete the online Referral Form and ASIS will
send the individual(s) information and an application.
However, you won't be considered the "recruiter" unless
the new member provides your name on the application as
the person who introduced him/her to
ASIS. |
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Las Vegas
Chapter
702-302-4406
Chapter
Officers
Chapter
Chairman
William C. Cage
Cage &
Associates,Ltd
(702) 302-4406 Ext.501
chairman@asis-lasvegas.org
Vice Chairman
ASIS Foundation
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