Rich pre-seminar programs and events

officers on the job. These events occur more often than we like to admit, and the time has come to tackle the problem from the ground floor. The security officer career is now ranked as the most dangerous profession in the U.S., with the rate of workplace homicide rising to roughly fifty officers annually. This session examines the issues surrounding attacks on security officers and provides recommendations for prevention and mitigation. Self-defense and arming considerations are also included in this interactive workshop.
Program #1252; $395 member; $495 nonmember

Banking and Financial Services Security
Sunday, 9 September, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand, this program presents valuable and timely information related to the issues confronting bank security professionals worldwide. Topics include: armored car pick-up/delivery safety techniques, digital forensics for investigators, mobile device security, the “Art of Depositions and Courtroom Testimony,” threat assessment, and workplace violence.  A panel discussion addresses current trends and crime prevention techniques. Attendees who work in the financial industry will have an opportunity to hear from expert speakers and mingle with security leaders in the financial services industry to enhance your own security programs.
Program #1257; $395 member; $495 nonmember

Beyond the Basics in Security Management
Sunday, 9 September, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Today’s astute security manager needs to display skills and experience in a wide range of operational specialties. These critical areas include guard force management and training, electronic system management, fire protection, human resources, litigation avoidance, and more. This full-day workshop takes these elements beyond basic management practices and walks participants through current best practices and strategies for security systems integration and system networking; fire detection and suppression trends and concerns; contract security selection, management and operations; and a number of issues related to legal considerations and litigation avoidance.  A team of nationally prominent leaders present leading-edge methodology in this full day workshop, including an “ask the experts” Q&A session.
Program #1251; $395 member; $495 nonmember

Designing a Functionally Integrated Security System
Sunday, 9 September, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This intensive module demonstrates how to establish security system requirements and appropriate levels of protection from site, to building exterior, to interior space protection. Meeting these requirements must be an integral part of the design of comprehensive security system. Participants will explore the choices on how to achieve a functional and responsive design, and establish requirements for security hardware and software, operational and technical procedures, and facility support and construction. They will learn about the role of design documentation, such