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FBI Releases:

ACTIVE SHOOTER STUDY - COVERS INFORMATION TO 2013

You can view and download the material at:

http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2014/september/fbi-releases-study-on-active-shooter-incidents/fbi-releases-study-on-active-shooter-incidents

SINCE over 45% of the incidents took place in commercial sites, the data may be worth looking at. 

UPCOMING EVENT - 

Save Wednesday and Thursday: April 22 and 23, 2015

It's the 25th Anniversary ASIS International NYC Chapter Annual Security Conference & Trade Show

Attend the Exhibit Hall and special events in the Exhibit Hall at NO CHARGE both days. Educational sessions and Person of the Year luncheon will also be taking place at: 

Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY. See www.asisnyc.org for registration information.

ON-LINE INFORMATION WORTH REVIEWING: 

Payment Card Industry has a Security Standards Council that produces a series of documents that can be useful to anyone doing assessments or setting up procedures. Access the material at No Cost by checking:https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/PCI_DSS_v3.pdf

Also search for: Downloads/HolidaySeason-PointOfSale-BestPractices-11072014.pdf if your organization accepts electronic payments (credit/debit cards, etc.).

The Global Terrorism Index, free and on-line, has several sections of particular interest including comparisons among the various major Islamic terrorist groups. Access via:

http://economicsandpeace.org/research/iep-indices-data/global-terrorism-index

Are You Delivering A Free or Low-Cost Training Program in the Near Future?

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE USA - announce your training programs in ACTION DIGEST.  Get better attendance! Get more attention! Everyone benefits! (And if there is significant cost attached to your program, advertising blocks in ACTION DIGEST are inexpensive. Get a Media Kit sent to you FREE OF CHARGE by emailing: erica.harrison@gmail.com.) Video Library and other Resources:DISASTER TRAINING, MITIGATION and SAFETY APPROACHES  - ALL FREE and RESOURCES You Can Use Today and ALL YEAR:readynpm@community.fema.gov, sent a link to the:  'JUST IN TIME' DISASTER TRAINING Resources Pages are easy to access and use. They include short, useful videos that can be incorporated into your library and will help engage employees and their families in meeting tough challenges. VIDEOS cover everything from winterizing your car, to how to survive if you fall through ice. AND... of special interest right now: Donning and Doffing PPE - all different levels.Check the following to get an idea of all that is available:http://www.drc-group.com/project/jitt.html#mitigation-community UPDATED BOMB THREAT STANDOFF CHARTS With more uncertainty in our surroundings, it's probably a good idea to re-examine the bomb threat standoff charts that are now available. DHS has issued an updated version and there are some that help people visualize what the distance meansin urban settings. A quick Google IMAGES search for: Bomb Threat Chart will reveal a wealth of data -colorful and on-point. Consider Adding Earthquake Response Training to your Security Program: USE THIS RESOURCE: It is a video covering safety procedures in Missouri for dealing with earthquakes in a middle school and the drills  that are part of normal training exercises, twice a year. Some of it is long-winded and boring at the beginning.  However, the actual drill, after-shock accountability and organization for emergency response teams is worth watching. Some of the process can be adapted to office settings and is more realistic than only considering fire drills as emergency response training. http://training.dps.mo.gov:8080/Earthquake2.wmv ==================================================================== DHS CAN SCHEDULE TRAINING AT YOUR SITE for 25-125 -depending on how many you can accommodate. COURSES CAN BE PRESENTED at your LOCATION for FREE!!!!!   Course descriptions and requirements are provided in the PDF outlines noted below.  Anywhere from 25 to 125 students can be accommodated depending on the course.  Wish to host a particular course this year or next?   Contact Kevin Peterson to coordinate a course/courses at:  kevin.peterson1@dhs.gov or 917 710-3642.   Visit the DHS website for live links to these items:   LESP, IED Awareness-Bomb Threat Management, I  ED CTW, IED Search, PMC Outline. http://msisac.cisecurity.org/  The Multi-State Information Sharingand Analysis Center incorporates a Center for Internet Security: On November 12, 2014, the Cyber Alert Threat Level was evaluated and is being raised from Green (Low) to Blue (Guarded) due to multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe and Microsoft products.  You can download archived webinars and material at that site which may be of interest as well.  UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Find them by pasting this web address into your browser:  webinars: https://msisac.cisecurity.org/webcast/