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Building a Resilient Organization: Using the ANSI/ASIS Organizational Resilience Standard (a PS-Prep Designated Standard) to Improve Resilience and Preparedness   Membership Information
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ASIS proudly congratulates the thousands of professionals who have sought and attained board certification. 
Clint Schaefer, CPP®
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New! 2010 Edition of the ASIS Private Security Officer Selection and Training Guideline
Updated Guideline recommends minimum selection and training qualifications to improve the performance of private security officers and the quality of security services. Obtain a copy. Get started now with the handy Standards & Guidelines Quick Reference Guide.
What is consensus? Find out here. Submit a new standards and guidelines project proposal. Free downloads of the ANSI/ASIS SPC.1-2009 Organizational Resilience: Security, Preparedness, and Continuity Management Systems—Requirements with Guidance for Use standard.
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Past issues are available here. Read Dynamics full coverage of the ASIS 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits. Read the ASIS 2009 Annual Report. Resources for the Security Professional
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Explosives Detection Attempted terrorist attacks over the past year show that the threats posed by concealed explosives remain as dynamic as ever. Researchers continue to explore technology that could improve our ability to detect such threats before it's too late.
By Joseph Straw  ASIS International
192 pp., 2009, Softcover $35 Member $39 Nonmember O.P. Norton Information Resources Center
For over 25 years, the IRC has been assisting ASIS members with their security-related questions. The Information/Reference Desk is available by phone during business hours; email and IRC Online are available 24/7.
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On September 13, 2007, the US Dept of Homeland Security released the National Preparedness Guidelines and Target Capabilities List. The guidelines can be downloaded here (pdf). Important: The US Dept of Homeland Security has asked ASIS to notify its members regarding the Federal Government Guide to Pandemic Planning (pdf) for businesses and other organizations. ASIS Events
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Friday, August 27 Hotel deadline: September 20 "Exhibits only" registration is free in advance (learn more). Search exhibitors now! Exhibitors: Reserve your booth space now. Download a contract and view the online floor plan.  ASIS Professional Development Programs
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 The POA Manual is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of security including access control, training, employee awareness, internal and external theft and fraud, security and civil law, investigations, ethics, alcohol and drug abuse and more.
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