More leading edge wisdom from The Security Executive Council...
This brief paper ought to be required reading for everyone on your security teams, your peers, and your superiors! All nine are excellent, but I especially like "Winning respect by refusing to exploit fear, uncertainty and doubt." Read this today as you prepare for a successful 2012.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Security Tips For The Holidays
From The Minneapolis Police Department.
A Security Tips For The Holidays PDF can be downloaded at the Minneapolis Crime Prevention Resources page (which contains other useful guidelines, many of which are useful to non-Minneapolis residents).
This Holiday season MPD has other specific warnings regarding smart phones thefts and robberies.
Electronic devices being used in plain view, such as IPHONE and DROIDs have been the target of several theft and robbery cases downtown. Please advise your security teams, employees, residents, and visitors to be aware of their surroundings. Attached is holiday safety tips that can be shared with your staff or tenants.
Unusual Behavior/MO
A Security Tips For The Holidays PDF can be downloaded at the Minneapolis Crime Prevention Resources page (which contains other useful guidelines, many of which are useful to non-Minneapolis residents).
This Holiday season MPD has other specific warnings regarding smart phones thefts and robberies.
Electronic devices being used in plain view, such as IPHONE and DROIDs have been the target of several theft and robbery cases downtown. Please advise your security teams, employees, residents, and visitors to be aware of their surroundings. Attached is holiday safety tips that can be shared with your staff or tenants.
Unusual Behavior/MO
- Pepetrators hanging around in groups of five our more watching for lone individuals using a Smart phone.
- Typically they grab and run or assault the victim to get the phone.
- Most incidents occur between 2100 to 0300.
- Targeted areas are along Nicollet and Hennepin- often near bus stops.
- Groups five or more loitering in the area.
- If this type of behavior is seen, call 911 immediately.
- If you are a RadioLINK user and see suspicious grouping activity please call it out via RadioLINK for further monitoring and support from the security groups.
- Share the attached holiday safety tips with your security teams, employees or tenants.
- Identify the victim if whenever possible.
- Make a Police report based on the witness reports, even if you have no video, and no victim. These cases will not always have an identified victim or video.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Eleven Areas for Improvement - A Quick Look At Tier 1 Security Leadership
I encourage you to read this brief article, "Eleven Areas for Improvement" which succinctly describes the level at which professional corporate security leaders should aspire to operate http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/82389-eleven-areas-for-improvement Not all of us can operate at this level but more of us should.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Subject of Bloomington Police Alerts Arrested!
Great news from the Crime Stoppers of Minnesota...
On Monday, July 4th at 3:55 P.M., a security guard working in the 8000 block of 34th Avenue observed a subject wandering a hallway and recognized this subject from BPD police alerts. The security guard called 911 and Bloomington officers were quick to respond and arrest Michael John Jones. Jones was in possession of a screwdriver and when officers checked the area they found several suites had been burglarized.
Now we'll see if the commercial burglaries in St. Louis Park drop off...
On Monday, July 4th at 3:55 P.M., a security guard working in the 8000 block of 34th Avenue observed a subject wandering a hallway and recognized this subject from BPD police alerts. The security guard called 911 and Bloomington officers were quick to respond and arrest Michael John Jones. Jones was in possession of a screwdriver and when officers checked the area they found several suites had been burglarized.
Now we'll see if the commercial burglaries in St. Louis Park drop off...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
St. Louis Park Police Crime Alert
St Louis Park Police have seen an increase in the past two weeks of business burglaries occurring in office buildings on the Parkdale Office Complex and other buildings around the complex, which is located at 5402 Parkdale Dr (near Gamble Drive and Park Center Blvd). They have occurred over the weekends at night. Unknown how party is getting into buildings, possibly through a main door by force (prying of door with screwdriver or other tool). Forced entry was then used on some of the internal suites by the unknown suspect smashing the glass with possibly a fire extinguisher to gain access to the unoccupied suites. Once inside, the party takes laptop computers and other electronic devices. SLPD is unsure who the suspect is, but it may be the party in the attached Bloomington PD crime alert. Ken Sysko is the Community Outreach Officer for this case.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Suspect Sought by Golden Valley Police Known to Frequent SW Minneapolis
Golden Valley police are actively searching for a chronic swindler and con artist.
Mark Christopher Bell 12/15/1960 is an active criminal who currently has eight outstanding warrants for theft by swindle, theft and other related crimes. He has a lengthy criminal history that includes narcotics offenses and forgery. He frequents southwest Minneapolis and has been arrested here several times.
Mr. Bell typically goes door-to-door asking for money saying he needs help because his car has broken down or his vehicle has been impounded. He often states that he was on his way home from church when the incident occurred.
Mr. Bell is a black male, 50 years old, 6’00”, medium to heavy build, with a mustache and short black hair which is graying around the hair line. He is usually well dressed and very polite.
His most recent contacts with the police have been in Golden Valley. There have been possible sightings of Mr. Bell in southwest Minneapolis and St. Louis Park as well.
Should you see or come in contact with Mr. Bell please call 911 immediately.
Below is a booking photo of Mark Bell from January 2011.
Mark Christopher Bell 12/15/1960 is an active criminal who currently has eight outstanding warrants for theft by swindle, theft and other related crimes. He has a lengthy criminal history that includes narcotics offenses and forgery. He frequents southwest Minneapolis and has been arrested here several times.
Mr. Bell typically goes door-to-door asking for money saying he needs help because his car has broken down or his vehicle has been impounded. He often states that he was on his way home from church when the incident occurred.
Mr. Bell is a black male, 50 years old, 6’00”, medium to heavy build, with a mustache and short black hair which is graying around the hair line. He is usually well dressed and very polite.
His most recent contacts with the police have been in Golden Valley. There have been possible sightings of Mr. Bell in southwest Minneapolis and St. Louis Park as well.
Should you see or come in contact with Mr. Bell please call 911 immediately.
Below is a booking photo of Mark Bell from January 2011.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Terrorism, Social Media & You
On June 10th, 2011 InfraGard has partnered with the Mall of America to present the Terrorism, Social Media & You Conference. Our online registration closes on Friday, so you only have 5 days left to sign-up!! If you miss the online registration, you can register at the door for an additional cost.
Our conference will feature, Gordon Graham, nationally recognized expert on risk management, whose work has had tremendous impact on the risk management effectiveness of law enforcement operations and private sector companies around the country and Dr. Jarret Brachman, internationally recognized counterterrorism specialist, author, public lecturer and former CIA Analyst and Director of Research at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center.
We will also have a presentation from Weber Shandwick on their newly launched Social Crisis Simulator, FireBell. FireBell creates an authentic, real-time experience of being under attack on social media channels.
And we will hear from Mall of America’s Bridget Jewell, Bloomington Police Department’s Brant Richardson and the Eden Prairie Police Department’s Ryan Kapaun in a case study approach to analyze real crisis to see how social media changes crisis communication while exploring the changing nature of human response in crisis, and what organizations need to know to strategically employ and observe social media during these events.
Conference Website: http://terrorismsocialmediaandyou.wordpress.com/
Our conference will feature, Gordon Graham, nationally recognized expert on risk management, whose work has had tremendous impact on the risk management effectiveness of law enforcement operations and private sector companies around the country and Dr. Jarret Brachman, internationally recognized counterterrorism specialist, author, public lecturer and former CIA Analyst and Director of Research at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center.
We will also have a presentation from Weber Shandwick on their newly launched Social Crisis Simulator, FireBell. FireBell creates an authentic, real-time experience of being under attack on social media channels.
And we will hear from Mall of America’s Bridget Jewell, Bloomington Police Department’s Brant Richardson and the Eden Prairie Police Department’s Ryan Kapaun in a case study approach to analyze real crisis to see how social media changes crisis communication while exploring the changing nature of human response in crisis, and what organizations need to know to strategically employ and observe social media during these events.
Conference Website: http://terrorismsocialmediaandyou.wordpress.com/
Friday, April 22, 2011
Private Security Attitudes About the Role of Weapons in Preventing Workplace Violence
As some of you know, I'm working on a Masters in Human Development - concentrating on Leadership, Team Building, and Problem Solving...
Some recent discussions at the Security Source Online discussion group at LinkedIn have got me thinking there may be some detectable demographic differences between security professionals who hold strong opinions regarding the role of armed security personnel and armed citizens in reducing homicides at work, in houses of worship, or at school.
If you are a private security professional please visit Survey Monkey to take the survey titled "Private Security Attitudes About the Role of Weapons in Preventing Workplace Violence."
I am using Survey Monkey instead of LinkedIn Polls as there are people I'll be inviting to participate who may not have a LinkedIn account (yeah, really). I do not have a premium account at Survey Monkey so I can ask only 10 questions. This make every question critically important, so please provide your best answer before proceeding.
The results of the survey will be tabulated and reported at Security Source Online and at my personal blog Eclectic Breakfast.
Thank you,
Michael Brady, CPP
Some recent discussions at the Security Source Online discussion group at LinkedIn have got me thinking there may be some detectable demographic differences between security professionals who hold strong opinions regarding the role of armed security personnel and armed citizens in reducing homicides at work, in houses of worship, or at school.
If you are a private security professional please visit Survey Monkey to take the survey titled "Private Security Attitudes About the Role of Weapons in Preventing Workplace Violence."
I am using Survey Monkey instead of LinkedIn Polls as there are people I'll be inviting to participate who may not have a LinkedIn account (yeah, really). I do not have a premium account at Survey Monkey so I can ask only 10 questions. This make every question critically important, so please provide your best answer before proceeding.
The results of the survey will be tabulated and reported at Security Source Online and at my personal blog Eclectic Breakfast.
Thank you,
Michael Brady, CPP
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Changing Security Paradigms
I just discovered The Journal of Physical Security and it is fast becoming an interesting resource for fresh ideas. I've been sharing papers from it with my team and other peers. Here's another essay full of useful ideas: Changing Security Paradigms by Roger G. Johnston Let us know what you think.
Monday, March 28, 2011
The ASIS Facility Security Design Course Comes to Minneapolis!
The ASIS Facility Security Design Course Comes to Minneapolis!
Date: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; June 6, 7 & 8, 2011
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Place: The Grand Hotel, 615 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fee: $900 ASIS Members before April 8, 2011, $1000 ASIS Members
$1200 for Non-Members before April 8, 2011, $1300 for non-members
CPE: Earn up to 22 CPEs for your CPP or PSP recertification
A cost-effective facility security system design is the foundation of your organization's protection and loss control program.
This intensive, three-day program offers a detailed, systematic, professional approach to the design of a fully integrated physical security program. It provides solid recommendations for improving protection against terrorism, workplace violence, street crime, and other threats.
Learn from leading security design architects, engineers, and operations experts as they share proven methods for completing cost-effective facility designs and ideas about how to present a sound business case for these solutions to senior management.
By supporting this training event MN ASIS Chapter 025 can attract more state-of-the-art educational programs to Minneapolis in the future.
Do not miss this opportunity to attend world-class training without the added expense of travel and accommodations.
ASIS Facility Security Design Course
Register today!
Date: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; June 6, 7 & 8, 2011
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Place: The Grand Hotel, 615 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fee: $900 ASIS Members before April 8, 2011, $1000 ASIS Members
$1200 for Non-Members before April 8, 2011, $1300 for non-members
CPE: Earn up to 22 CPEs for your CPP or PSP recertification
A cost-effective facility security system design is the foundation of your organization's protection and loss control program.
This intensive, three-day program offers a detailed, systematic, professional approach to the design of a fully integrated physical security program. It provides solid recommendations for improving protection against terrorism, workplace violence, street crime, and other threats.
Learn from leading security design architects, engineers, and operations experts as they share proven methods for completing cost-effective facility designs and ideas about how to present a sound business case for these solutions to senior management.
By supporting this training event MN ASIS Chapter 025 can attract more state-of-the-art educational programs to Minneapolis in the future.
Do not miss this opportunity to attend world-class training without the added expense of travel and accommodations.
ASIS Facility Security Design Course
Register today!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Demand Change Project 2011
Demand Change is is 2-day International Anti-Human Trafficking Event in St. Paul, MN, being held May 13-14, 2011.
Brought to the Twin Cities by Breaking Free and MATTOO - Men Against The Trafficking Of Others.
Based in St. Paul, MN, Breaking Free provides housing, advocacy, education and hope to sex-trafficked/prostituted women and girls.
MATTOO exists to educate and involve men, raise international public awareness, and employ the power of innovative business to advance sustainable and transformational human trafficking policy and cultural changes.
The solution is simple: With no buyer, there is no seller, and with no seller, there is no victim.
Brought to the Twin Cities by Breaking Free and MATTOO - Men Against The Trafficking Of Others.
Based in St. Paul, MN, Breaking Free provides housing, advocacy, education and hope to sex-trafficked/prostituted women and girls.
MATTOO exists to educate and involve men, raise international public awareness, and employ the power of innovative business to advance sustainable and transformational human trafficking policy and cultural changes.
The solution is simple: With no buyer, there is no seller, and with no seller, there is no victim.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
MN ASIS March Meeting Announcement
Mark Lanterman, CTO of Computer Forensic Services, will speak on Impact of Digital Evidence on Thursday, March 10th, 2011, from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Shrine Center, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
Mark is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark spent 11 years as a police investigator and as a member of the U. S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. He has routinely assisted the Secret Service, FBI and the U. S. Attorney's Office as well as hundreds of law firms and corporations with computer related investigations. Mark was recognized by the Director of the U. S. Secret Service for his contributions to law enforcement.
Join us on Thursday, March 10th, 2011, from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Shrine Center – 2540 Park Avenue – Minneapolis, MN.
Visit the MN ASIS website to preregister before March 3, 2010. You do not have to be a member to attend but joining is easy and pays for itself in short order. See you there!
Mark is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark spent 11 years as a police investigator and as a member of the U. S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. He has routinely assisted the Secret Service, FBI and the U. S. Attorney's Office as well as hundreds of law firms and corporations with computer related investigations. Mark was recognized by the Director of the U. S. Secret Service for his contributions to law enforcement.
Join us on Thursday, March 10th, 2011, from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Shrine Center – 2540 Park Avenue – Minneapolis, MN.
Visit the MN ASIS website to preregister before March 3, 2010. You do not have to be a member to attend but joining is easy and pays for itself in short order. See you there!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
MN ASIS February Luncheon
Will be held Thursday, February 10th, 2011, from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Shrine Center at 2450 Park Avenue Minneapolis MN.
David Axt, of Xcel Energy will speak on Nuclear Power Plants: Monticello and Prairie Island.
Please register today!
Not a member? There's still plenty of time to join MN ASIS and take advantage of the member discount price.
See you on the 10th!
David Axt, of Xcel Energy will speak on Nuclear Power Plants: Monticello and Prairie Island.
Please register today!
Not a member? There's still plenty of time to join MN ASIS and take advantage of the member discount price.
See you on the 10th!
Call For Security Presentations
Secure360 is looking for some polished speakers...
The Secure360 annual conference will be held at the St Paul River Centre on May 10-11, 2011.
We're still looking for professional presentations so if you're an experienced speaker with a security-related story to tell please let us know! Don't worry too much about the posted deadline as we're still a little short of talks and we'll likely extend it as needed.
The conference is still accepting sponsors and exihibitors.
Attendee registration is open and there's an early bird discount available through March.
The Secure360 annual conference will be held at the St Paul River Centre on May 10-11, 2011.
We're still looking for professional presentations so if you're an experienced speaker with a security-related story to tell please let us know! Don't worry too much about the posted deadline as we're still a little short of talks and we'll likely extend it as needed.
The conference is still accepting sponsors and exihibitors.
Attendee registration is open and there's an early bird discount available through March.
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