Wednesday, May 26, 2010

What Your CEO Thinks

In What Your CEO Thinks: As Recession Recedes, Security Execs Feel C-Suite Spotlight, Bill Zalud offers a wide-ranging analysis of business issues affecting corporate security professionals as the recession lightens. Interesting reading.

Severe Weather Awareness

Sorry I didn't notice this last month but Homeland Security and Emergency Management Minnesota (HSEM) has a very nice Severe Weather Awareness website.  Worth a look and a bookmark.

Minnetonka Crime Prevention Fund

Did you know that Minnetonka has a Crime Prevention Fund?  The Crime Fund is a non-profit, tax-exempt community effort that is separate from the police department.  The Crime Fund is use to support crime prevention efforts. The fund is solely supported by tax-deductible contributions from residential, retail, and commercial sources, as per section 501(c) (3).  Crime Fund money is spent to purchase specialized crime prevention equipment and to pay for rewards that lead to the apprehension and conviction of criminals.  To contribute, please send your tax-deductible donations to: The Minnetonka Crime Fund, PO Box 1255, Minnetonka, MN 55345

St. Louis Park Block Captain Quarterly

The Spring 2010 Block Captain Quarterly is available from St. Louis Park PD.  Looks like a fun organization.

Plymouth CFMH 1 Certification

Plymouth PD is hosting Phase I Crime Free Multi-Housing certification and refresher training for landlords and owners June 26, 2010.  This course is co-sponsored by New Hope and Maple Grove.

MDOC Predatory Offender Registry

Residents in the 394 Corridor are certain to be interested in Level Three predatory offenders in the community.  Seems to me persons who work in or operate businesses in the Corridor ought to be interested too.  For more details visit the Minnesota Department of Corrections Level Three Predatory Offender Information page.

Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund

Golden Valley members of the 394 Block Club - personal, commercial, or corporate - may not be aware that they can contribute directly to crime prevention efforts in their fair city.  Have a look at the Crime Prevention Fund for more details.

Friday, May 21, 2010

MN Chapter of ASIS Training Webinar: Stand Out at Work - New Techniques for Women

MN Chapter of ASIS Training Webinar: Stand Out at Work - New Techniques for Women

Please join us for this professional development opportunity. The webinar will be hosted at Saint Mary’s University. Please click on this link for more information about the webinar. https://www.asisonline.org/store/program_detail.xml?id=11303632

Webinar Date: Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Meeting Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm CDT

Meeting Place: Saint Mary’s University, 2304 Park Avenue, Room 125, Minneapolis, MN 55404-4403

Cost to Attend: Free for local MN Chapter of ASIS Members

$35.00 for Non-members

To RVSP by June 1, or if you have questions or need further information, email Lisa Mountain.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Minneapolis SafeZone General Membership Meeting

SafeZone General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, May 26 - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

10am - 11am

Downtown Minneapolis Public Library (Doty Room)

300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401

Click here to register