The Sentry ASIS Houston Chapter Newsletter January-March 2014

“Keeping an Eye on Houston Security”

Vol. 12 Issue 1

From the Chairman

position. As of this newsletter, Melissa is on her way to Bellevue, Washington. Melissa will be missed; we will be By: Greg Autry. CPP – Chairman appointing another secretary to finish her term. On behalf Happy New Year! As we enter into a new year, the chapter of the chapter I would like to thank Melissa for her serofficers and committee chairs look forward to serving the vice; she led several initiatives last year to highlight ASIS membership and making 2014 a fantastic year. We have and the chapter, including attending Sam Houston State’s several educational opportunities already in the planning job fair. Here’s to a great 2014! stages and are developing more. The chapter leadership feels this initative gets us back to one of the core principles of ASIS - education. As a part of our increased focus on education, I am challenging the committee chairs to develop half day workshops or full day seminars in their particular subject area. We hope to be able to offer a full slate of educational opportunities throughout the year. Again keeping with the education theme, we will be sending out a call for presentations from the Houston chapter members as well as regionally, seeking diverse subject areas to present at the annual chapter seminar. This will assist those with designations with recertification points and give others an opportunity to present from a local or regional perspective. If you are interested in presenting, please contact myself or Vice Chair Mike King. We want your input! We will be sending out a chapter survey to get members’ opinions on how to make the chapter better serve its members. Please take some time to answer the survey so we can continue to improve the chapter. The chapter is looking for a few good men and women to fill vacant chapter chair positions. Please check the chapter website and see if you can share your expertise with the chapter members in any open chairs. In most cases, filling these positions does not involve a great deal of your time but the rewards are many. Please contact the leadership team if you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions. Melissa Bostick, our chapter secretary, has accepted a new The Sentry • www.asishouston.org

Geoff Craighead, CPP, President ASIS international presents the 2013 Mathew Simeone PublicPrivate Partnership award to the ASIS Houston Chapter during the ASIS International Law Enforcement and Military Appreciation luncheon held at the 59th annual ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Chicago, IL. The Houston Chapter was the recipient of the award for their partnership with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office LEAPS program. Note right of speaker...Greg Autry, CPP, Chairman, Charles Andrews CPP, Region 3C RVP, and Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Harris County.

What’s Inside... From the Chairman................................................ 1 Teddy Bears for Tots..................................................... 2 Political Instabiliy: Crisis in Sudan...................... 2 ASIS Legislative Committe Report January 2014................................................................. 3 Certification Corner..................................................... 4 Treasurer’s Report January 2014.......................... 4 ASIS - HOTS........................................................... 5 Your Personal Safety Should Be a Priority When On Campus................................................... 6 1

and increasing. The meager resources of the state are used to support their large military. We have set a date for the distribution of Teddy Bears on June 3, 2014. Seven hospitals and facilities have been identified for this worthwhile day. The locations we plan to visit are Texas Children’s in the Medical Center, LBJ Hospital, Catherine St. Christus Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy, Memorial Hermann Memorial City, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus and Katy’s Breath of Life Medical Clinic. We are appreciative of all past supporters and share a great big “thanks” for providing time, energy plus funds and love! In the months ahead, we will seek funding for the purchase of 1000 Teddy Bears and further solicit the support of our ASIS Houston members. May I suggest a challenge? Our very own Paulette Purdy submitted the first donation towards this great event. I personally commit $150 and Ralph Burdett has committed the same. Will you support this worthy event? Should you have questions or further suggestions for this annual charity event, please contact Darin Dillon via e-mail at [email protected] or his The current regime in South Sudan is fighting a civil war. cell phone of 713.204.7035. The two largest ethnic groups, the Dinka and the Nuer, had previously allied against their common enemy the Arab You may donate with your credit card at our website at Khartoum government who consistently reneged upon an www.asishouston.org. Thank you for supporting this wor- agreement to include South Sudan in the political process thy cause! following independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule in After two prolonged conflicts costing 2.5 million Political Instability: Crisis in South 1958. lives South Sudan declared independence on July 9, 2011.

Sudan By: Ken Eaton, Co-Chairman Global Terrorism, Political Instability and International Crime The Central African country South Sudan has a population of around 11 million people and is the size of Texas. The country is poor its economy is based upon oil exports. In early 2012 South Sudan suspended production of oil because of its dispute with Sudan over transshipment fees. The impact on GDP was a reduction by more than 55% in 2012. South Sudan holds one of the richest agricultural areas in Africa with fertile soils and abundant water supplies. Unfortunately the country’s infrastructure is underdeveloped and these resources are not being efficiently used. Extreme poverty and displacement is rife

The Sentry is designed as an open forum for all members of the Houston Chapter. Please remember that some articles are really editorials and not necessarily the opinion of the chapter.

The new states formative years have been disastrous. The loss of the common enemy has resulted in a governmental regression into ethnic tribalism rather than toward national unity. The catalyst for the current conflict was the dismissal of the Vice President Reik Machar (an ethnic Nuer) by the country President Sava Kiir (an ethnic Dinka) on December 15th 2013. This appears very similar to the dismissal in Zimbabwe of MinisterJoshua Nkomo (ZANU Party) by President Robert Mugabe (ZAPU Party) who had been friends and comrades during the war of independence in Rhodesia. The resulting internecine fighting after this event cost 20,000 lives. On December 15th Dinka members of the presidential guard attempted to disarm their Nuer members.The Nuer members refused and fighting erupted. President Kiir stated at a later date that the fighting had started because Vice President Machar had tried to stage a coup (as did Robert “Political” Continued on page 3.

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eas were so severe that they posed a measureable risk to Mugabe regarding Joshua Nkomo). The fighting has rap- the program. The House proposed to cut the budget by idly spread throughout the country. The Nuer rebels in- 50%. clude a group called the “White Army” who covers themselves in white ash for protection from insects. The rebels A whistle blower contacted Congressman Grassley and alleged that CFATS assigned personnel to non-existent have seized territory affecting oil production. field offices and that employees bought unrelated and unHUMANITARIAN FUNDING TO SOUTH SUDAN IN necessary equipment through the program. “Political” continued from page 2

FY 2013 AND FY 2014

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State/PRM

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DHS also came under scrutiny after advising that they would no longer screen staff for links to terrorism as a part of the program. The National Protection and Programs Directorate advised that should the House reduce the budget by 50%, it would drastically reduce the DHS ability to implement the program and would be forced to cease all inspections.

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CYBERSECURITY: 112TH Congress recap: In April 2012 the House passed HR 3523 (The Cyber Intelligence *These figures are current as of December 31, 2013 Sharing and Protection Act of 2012, or CISPA) which Over a thousand people have been killed and 194,000 thou- would compel the government to provide businesses with sand people have been displaced. The numbers are rising specific threat and voluntary sharing of private sector inand the specter of a repeat of the appallingethnic carnage formation. in Rwanda between the Hutus and the Tutsis is a real possibility. The Ethiopian Government is attempting to me- The Senate bill required standards of security of owners diate in Addis Ababa however the possibility of face to of the most vital networks with rewards, such as protecface talks is not yet on the table. tion from lawsuits. This bill would give DHS to mandate those security standards. This bill did not pass over conMembers can contribute to various aid agencies in the cerns by the Chamber of Commerce and ASIS. USA. Please see the following link: http://www.cidi.org/ Since no bill had passed, Congress supporters urged President Obama to perform an Executive Order, which was ASIS Legislative Committee Report released as Executive Order on Cybersecurity and the Presidential Policy Directive on Critical Infrastructure - January 2014 Security and Resilience. This order dramatically expands By: Dave Parker, Chairman the information sharing programs and provides for the The State Legislature is in recess this year so we are all sharing of unclassified threat data. safe from new regulations, laws, edicts, etc. DATA SECURITY/BREACH NOTIFICATION: DeNationally the ASIS Legislative Center lists just six areas spite continual congressional interest in data breach legof concern to the security profession: Chemical Security, islation spurred by highly publicized data breaches, and Cybersecurity, Data Security, Employee Background despite an overarching desire to have a federal data breach Check Restrictions, FBI Checks on Security Officers, and notification law to replace the patchwork of 46 different Guns in the Workplace/Concealed Carry Laws. state laws, the 112th Congress failed to pass a bill. CHEMICAL SECURITY: Evidently, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program has been under scrutiny for a number of concerns, such as, wasteful spending and an unqualified workforce that has been called “un-professional. A report indicated that these ar-

EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK RESTRICTIONS: Legislation was introduced to restrict the use of both criminal background checks and credit checks by employers - but the bill failed to pass. The Democratic“Legislative” Continued on page 4

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controlled EEOC however, took action to restrict both areas. The EEOC action is not a law or a federal rule, but employers should become familiar with the guidance to field offices to avoid a costly investigation or lawsuit. FBI CHECKS ON SECURITY OFFICERS: Update on the Private Security Officer Screening Improvement Act (PSOSIA): In 2004, Congress passed the ASIS-supported PSOSIA which authorized all security officer employers to urge their state to request FBI criminal history checks on their employees. HR 4112 was introduced in February 2012, which would authorize “screening entities” to conduct FBI checks in those states where the state legislature had not provided a vehicle for this purpose. No action has occurred on this bill; however ASIS is continuing to follow this bill in the future.

The Chapter is pleased to announce that an update of its certification review guides is underway! All data found in the 2013/2014 guides is pulled directly from ASIS reading materials, and each topic includes references that direct students to the original source of the information. The CPP guide is in work, but the PSP guide is complete and increased from about 150 to almost 400 pages of information; a PCI review guide is planned for later this year or early 2015. We believe these guides will be among the best preparation material to be found anywhere. A review course for CPP and PSP was completed in August and September of 2013 utilizing the 2008 material, and we are planning another session in March or April of this year. The new session will feature the new 2013/2014 material, so members who have attended past reviews but have not yet tested are encouraged to participate for a whole new, upgraded experience. Of course, non-certified members who have not attended a review session previously are encouraged to participate as well; professional certification is a valuable asset to career growth, and demonstrates credibility and competency in multiple domains within the security profession. Details for these review sessions will be announced soon and, as always, they will be free to Houston Chapter members.

GUNS IN THE WORKPLACE/CONCEALED CARRY LAWS: In November 2011, the House passed HR 822 - the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act which would authorize a person with a concealed carry permit from their state to carry in other states in accordance with the restrictions in those states. Currently, every state except Illinois has a concealed carry law. The For more information, please contact David Cribbs, House passed the bill, but the Democrat-controlled Sen- CPP, PSP at [email protected] or [email protected]. ate did not let the bill come to the floor. At state level, there seems to be an erosion of employer rights to prevent employees to bring weapons on private property. There is also a growing sentiment to allow weapons on college campuses. In five states, concealed weapons are authorized on college locations. These states are as follows: Colorado, Wisconsin, Oregon, Utah, and Mississippi. In 2012, sixteen states introduced bills to allow weapons on college and university campuses.

Certification Corner By:David Cribbs, CPP, PSP

For several years, the Houston Chapter has hosted certification review sessions that have helped our membership successfully sit for the CPP and PSP exams. In fact, these guides have been used by other ASIS chapters to enhance their study programs, as well. Consisting of data pulled from the ASIS recommended reading list and other study programs, the 2008 CPP and PSP review guides have remained largely unchanged. 4

Treasurer’s Report January 2014 By: Chris Dempster – Chapter Treasurer

As many of you know, one of my responsibilities is to send dues notifications for the local chapter. Currently we have 779 members on the roster as members assigned to the Houston Chapter from National; of that number 155 are members of the Houston Chapter with 2 life members - bringing our total membership to 157. There are many on the national rolls that do not ever intend on joining the Houston Chapter for many different reasons. If you find yourself in this position and wish to no longer receive dues notices, please contact the National office of ASIS and ask that your membership be placed in the at large chapter. This way, you will be removed completely from the Houston rolls and effective January 2015, will receive no further correspondence from the Houston Chapter. “Treasurer” Continued on page 5

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If you wish to remain a member of the Houston Chapter but simply do not want to be a dues paying member, that is fine; just send an e-mail to [email protected] and I will remove you from the tickler list for the remainder of 2014. Know that we receive an updated roster each year from National which is the list used to generate those future years’ invoices. I look forward to the remainder of the year and if I may be of service to you as the treasurer, please let me know. The easiest way to reach me is via the e-mail address noted above.

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We look forward to scheduling another ASIS “Houston Outing To Socialize” in the coming months. This would be an event planned by your company and allows for a short, yet creative presentation to all attendees.Should you be an interested company desiring to host such an event, please contact Darin Dillon at 713.204.7035 or [email protected] for more information.

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Your Personal Safety Should Be a Priority When On Campus By: Dr. Denise Chatam Walker, Lone Star College, Houston, Texas

anti-theft software. Setup a lock screen using a PIN, swipe code, thumb print, facial recognition or whatever your device offers. Use strong passwords and a VPN connection when on a public or insecure network such as free Wi-Fi at the airport or coffee house. Keep your software current, run regular security scans, and don’t click on suspicious links. Don’t be fooled by offers too good to be true, big rewards, small investments or other phishing scams sent to you via email. Make regular backup of your computer data online or to a portable device. Even if you cannot recover the computer, you can recover the lost data, restore it to your new device or access it from the cloud and continue working.

Violent crimes on a school campus is not a common occurrence, rather schools are targets of opportunity. A school environment, to a perpetrator, is rich with targets that are known to usually submit to a criminal demand without the use of force. Second, when a criminal wants the community’s attention, our most precious asset, our children, are there to garner that attention. Despite your best efforts - and those of the school - you may still become a victim, even when you have nothing of monetary value to 2. Stop “checking in” on public social media sites.When give. on social media sites, be careful of what you post and when If confronted with an armed criminal, surrender your valu- you post it. “Checking In” let’s a criminal know where ables without hesitation. If safe to do so, surrender incre- you are and where you are not. Pictures give away your mentally, and then back away slowly leaving the area as location (location coordinates), what you are doing, and soon as you can. Give the criminal only what they ask for. possibly others with you. For example, if you live in Ohio Study your attacker’s appearance—his/her face, special but “checking in” in Hawaii at your favorite restaurant, markings, build, complexion, voice— anything unique. you have just told the criminal that you will be away from You can also become a target simply by being in the wrong home long enough for the perpetrator to rob you. “Checkplace at the wrong time. Minimize this opportunity by ing In” and pictures are confirmation for a thief that your confirming any meetings or functions before you travel place is an easy target. Untag yourself from pictures you do not want on your page, and make your page accessible to your destination. to only your friends (private setting). Remember, the setIf you learn of an incident on or near your campus, moni- ting your friends have also determines how private your tor the media for updates and strictly observe the instruc- information is. tions provided. Ask the organization how to register to receive their alerts, and add the website to your book- 3. Invite people into your workspace to minimize surmarks and emergency telephone numbers on your cell prises. Avoid propping open doors with door stoppers. It is better to be in a position to invite someone into your phone. work area than surprised by an unwanted individual. AlHaving a security-minded alertness can put you on the though it may be inconvenient to stop an activity to let defensive and help you to be “self-protecting.” Under- someone into your area, it is definitely safer. Second, when standing that criminals are often times desperate people seconds matter, whether it is a fire or active shooter, rewith little or nothing to lose and go for the easy targets, membering to move a door stopper out of the way will consider the following tips to becoming a less attractive add time to closing a door. target.

4. Take your belongings with you or hide them in your vehicle or desk. Keep valuables from plain view and be weary of anyone close by. If hiding items in your vehicle, hide them before you reach your destination. Many thieves identify their target by watching vehicles enter the parking area and observing who gets out and what they may place in the trunk of the vehicle.

1. Secure your computer. An unattended computer, smart phone, or other electronic deviceleft on the desk, in your purse or briefcase, for even a couple of minutes is an open invitation to a theft. If the device contains sensitive data, you may have exposed you and those owning the sensitive data. What about other data such as your lecture notes, homework, pictures? Reduce the opportunity of theft by securing your device with a lock to your desk or other 5. Walk in groups and with confidence and assurance. bulky or heavy material. Encrypt the hard drive. Install “Safety Continued on page 7. 6

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map. Calling, texting, and viewing maps on your cell phone are great as long as you have battery power and a signal. Having a hard copy of a map for an unfamiliar area to use is even better. Having a hard copy of friends and family contact information is equally important.

Advise students and employees when leaving the building or campus after normal hours or after dark, have at least one person with you, a group of four or more is even better. There is power in numbers. If someone is not available to join you, ask for an escort to your vehicle. If you must go it alone,be aware of your surroundings and have your keys ready for quick access to your vehicle. Lock the door and drive off immediately. Criminals like to follow confused, preoccupied, and those appearing unfamiliar with their surroundings, particularly if they are by themselves. Talking and texting while walking is dangerous.

8. Be cautions when entering rest rooms. Females should think twice before using a secluded public restroom or placing their purses on hangers on the inside of lavatory door or on the floor. Grab and run thefts are common. Males have also been known to disguise themselves as females to seek out victims in these facilities.

Avoid areas that are poorly lit, secluded, remote, or known trouble spots, especially when dark. If you are unable to avoid these areas proceed quickly to the nearest crowed area particularly if you feel threatened or suspect you are being followed. Criminals prefer vulnerable targets, such as a female alone, an individual who does not fit in, or with apparent weaknesses. Females, the elderly, those with disabilities, and intoxicated individuals are all considered easy targets.

9. Especially for females. Those who travel alone, particularly females, are often a desired target for crimes, from purse snatchings to assaults. Females also face more incidents of harassment and violence than men including robberies, muggings, jewelry snatching, and aggressive behavior. What should you do? Walk or stand near other women or families, rather than alone. Use a trusted escort, a friend, or campus security when walking to your vehicle or going into remote areas of campus.

6. Use the school address instead of your home address for business travel. When traveling consider making reservations using your school’s address without revealing the identity of the organization. This is much safer than using your home address. It may also be wiser to use your personal credit card while traveling instead of your company issued credit card depending on the political environment you are in, particularly when abroad. Check your company policy regarding use of personal credit cards for business expenses.

Have a large Louis Vuitton or Gucci handbag or purse with matching wallet and key chain? You are definitely making a fashion statement and saying that “I got money and valuables” in it. It may be real or a knockoff. Again, many thieves do not know the difference. Consider a money belt for at least the cash, credit cards, and identification. Use the purse or handbag for other items, such as makeup, pen and paper, and non-essential items or just leave the bag at home and use at another time or venue.

Carry your cell phone on you in your clothing rather than your purse. If you and purse are separated you will If staying in a hotel, request a room between the second and seventh floor. Ground floors are vulnerable—easy exit. still have your money, identification, and cell phone. The first seven floors are easier to access using fire rescue equipment, such as ladders. Hotels typically practice a code Use of “date rape drugs” is never cool. The popular of silence unless required to disclose crime information date rape drugs, Gamma Hydroxyl Butyrate (GHB) and Rohypnol, both available as a pill or liquid, are added to by law. alcoholic beverages for an immediate effect. Victims exOn your backpack, briefcases, and luggage, do not write perience disinhibition, amnesia, and blackouts. Victims your home address or telephone number on any tag. Use are robbed, mugged, or worse, assaulted or killed. The your work address, telephone number and an email ad- best defense is once a drink is unattended or out of sight, dress. Remember anyone can see the tags, know where stop drinking it. Only accept unopened bottle or drinks. you are and that you are not at the address on your items. 10. Be careful with all that great looking bling-bling. Many thieves do not know the difference between real or 7. Have a charger for your phone handy. Nothing worse than grabbing your phone and finding that you have in- cubic zirconium. Consider where you are and where you sufficient battery life left to make a call or check your “Safety” Continued on page 8. The Sentry • www.asishouston.org

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know of your plans before you leave and check in from are going before wearing it. At a minimum, turn the ring time to time throughout the day. Establish a way to comaround so that only the band shows and not the stones. municate with family and friends in the event of an emergency or threat. Try to anticipate problem situations as If you become a victim of a crime or suspect that a threat your security should be a priority. is looming, contact law enforcement immediately. Keep a copy of any police report for insurance claims and your taxes as a means of explaining your loss. If your identification, credit cards, etc. are stolen or missing report it to Call For Feature Articles the agency providing the service. Contact The Sentry Editor, Shawn Sharp at [email protected] In summary, use common sense security measures, stay We welcome contributions from our membership. aware of your surroundings, and trust your gut instincts as a way to avoid unwarranted violence. Let someone

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“The Sentry” The Sentry is published monthly and posted on the Chapter website. Color printed hard copies are made available at the Chapter monthly luncheons. The publication is no longer mailed. If you have questions or wish to make an editorial contribution, please contact the newsletter editor by email Shawn Sharp at [email protected]. Newsletter Editor, Shawn Sharp Layout and Design, Bruce Rodriguez

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ASIS International Houston Chapter 2014 Officers Chariman - Greg Autry, CPP, CSSM, Vice-Chairman - Mike King, Treasurer - Chris Dempster, Secretary Open. For Committee Chairs see “Officers & Committees” section of our website at www.asishouston.org.