Welcome Message from ASIS PDC Chair, Shelly Kozacek
Hello fellow PDC members!
Welcome to our community and to 2023
As you read this it is hard to believe that we are already to the end of March! We have had our first community meeting already and will have our second meeting in May.
In This Issue
- Upcoming ASIS Events
- Continuing Education
- First PDC Quarterly Meeting
- Mentorship
- March is Member Appreciation Month
- GSX Registration Now Open!
- Certification Programs
- Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award
- Submit your Content
Please stay tuned to Connects for updates. I am excited to be here with you, as 2023 will be an exciting year with our initiatives for PDC. As always we are here to support you, so if you have any ideas or suggestions on future initiatives we would love to hear from you.
Upcoming Events
March 2023
ASIS Europe
When: 21-23 March, Rotterdam, NL - Online 27 April
ASIS Mentoring Program Meetup
When: Mar 29, 2023 from 11:00 to 12:00 (ET)
April 2023
Measure What Matters: The Top 10 Reports Every Security Leader Should Have [Webinar]
When: Apr 13, 2023 from 13:00 to 14:00 (ET)
Drones and Energy Security [ASIS Webinar]
When: Apr 18, 2023 from 12:30 to 13:30 (ET)
May 2023
Kidnap! The First 24 Hours [ASIS Webinar]
When: May 2, 2023 from 12:30 to 13:30 (ET)
PDC Quarterly Meeting
When: May 17, 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00 (ET)
June 2023
Security LeadHER Event
When: June 12-13, 2023, Nashville
More Events
Continuing Education as a Critical Part of Professional Development in Security
In response to professional needs and expectations received from the Security Industry colleagues at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, ASIS International Professional Development Community (PDC) initiated in 2023 series of educational and awareness sessions aiming to engage subject matter experts into discussions on key security topics of common interest.
By Viktor Panchak, CPP Head of PDC Continuing Education Group
To meet this objective, 2023 Continuing Education Curriculum was developed and aligned with the PDC Steering Committee.
It includes one essential training activity per quarter in the form of webinar. Each 90minute webinar will consist of two educational sessions with two qualified speakers, and it is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.
In line with the Curriculum, Q1 webinar was held on 01st of March. Its topic was “ESRM and Security Cultures: Leadership and Business Growth”. Our key-note speakers were Jon Harris and John Rodriquez. In this webinar, our experts discussed how today’s security leaders’ ESRM extends beyond tools and systems, to include holistic strategies that support both business growth and workplace culture. The record of the webinar is available on-demand at the Learning Catalogue. The webinar was attended by 240 live participants, and it received positive feedback.
Q2 webinar is scheduled for 7th of June 2023 and our preliminary topics will be: (a) “How to Succeed in Transiting from Public Sector to Private Security” – with Melissa Mack from Pinkerton, USA; and (b) “Shaping Incident Management and Crisis Preparedness”, considering the latest tragic earthquake crisis in Turkey and Syria and its implication for the safety of people and continuity of operation. Our speaker will be Yacine Benamane from Unilever, UAE.
Those interested in joining the PDC Continuing Education team and helping us to promote security awareness please contact the PDC Steering Committee.
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First PDC Quarterly Meeting
The first PDC quarterly meeting of the year was held on March 15, 2023, with more than 19 participants. We have introduced the steering committee team and overview of 2023 Business Plan and Initiatives.
Mentorship
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Every day we are reminded of what makes ASIS so dynamic—our members. Through this global network of over 34,000 members worldwide, members are supporting one another by sharing industry best practices, resources, and insightful advice. Each week, discover new member-only content releases, webinars, sales, and giveaways!
As you explore all that’s available through ASIS’ vibrant community, we encourage you to join a Subject Area Community, partake in an upcoming member event, and connect with an ASIS mentor who can help you reach your next professional goal.
Follow us on LinkedIn to hear about members who have made a difference in someone's professional journey.
To learn more, visit Member Appreciation Month Page on ASIS International website.
GSX Registration Now Open!
Your mission: to return to Global Security Exchange and collect more valuable insights to help stay ahead of emerging threats. You already know the value of GSX, but this year’s event features an ever-growing exhibitor list, expanded exhibit hall educational offerings, and more opportunities for face-to-face collaboration across the security supply chain.
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REGISTER TODAY
CHOOSING A CERTIFICATION
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is considered the "gold standard" for security management professionals. This certification validates your knowledge in all areas of security management. Eligibility requirements include 5-7 years of security experience and 3 years in responsible charge of a security function.
Associate Protection Professional (APP)
The Associate Protection Professional (APP) designation provides the first "rung" on the security manager's career ladder. It is for those with 1-3 years of security management experience and measures the professional’s knowledge of security management fundamentals, business operations, risk management, and response management.
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification provides demonstrable proof of an individual's knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Requirements include 3-5 years of investigations experience, with at least two years in case management.
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
The Physical Security Professional (PSP) demonstrates your knowledge in physical security assessments, application, design, and integration of physical security systems, and implementation of security measures. Eligibility requirements include 3-5 years of experience in the physical security field.
Certification Scholarships
ASIS International ASIS Foundation will award more than 25 Certification scholarships. Each scholarship includes an online review course (or PCI review set) PLUS the certification exam fees for your choice of the CPP, PCI, PSP, or APP certification. Scholarships are open to all ASIS members in good standing.
Deadline: April 15, 2023
Click here to apply.
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Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award
Each year, one Security Officer is recognized for outstanding service/acts in the security profession by the Security Services Community (SSC) through the Ralph Day Memorial Security Heroism Award.
The Ralph Day Memorial Security Officers Heroism Award is presented annually to a front line security officer who has performed in a superior, gallant or heroic manner in the course of his or her duties and, in doing so, has far exceeded the expectations of their position and training. The award is meant to recognize an individual who performed a heroic act which involved circumstances where a private security officer risks his or her life or personal well-being to save another person.
• Nominations are accepted from ASIS members in good standing, contract security firm management, or contract security firm clients.
The Security Services Community will present the Ralph Day Award recipient with a monetary award generously provided by the sponsor, a commemorative plaque, and a trip to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) which will include a Full Access Pass to the conference and 3 nights hotel accommodations. A travel expense stipend for the award winner may also be awarded by the sponsor.
Submitting Content
We invite you to contribute and submit content (articles, initiatives, upcoming community events & pictures from ASIS events).
Please let us know if you’d like to see anything new in upcoming newsletters.
Contribution should be sent to Mshal818@hotmail.com
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CLICK TO NOMINATE
BY JUNE 15, 2023
