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Welcome to our upgraded, updated web site! As we rise out of the stone ages…(it’s a tough climb)…and we welcome your input. We’ll be discussing current inventory happenings, new product news, client projects, people in the news, position openings, and more.
Talk about a conference experience! Still think IFCPP does it best, but the folks at Southeast Museums Conference (SEMC) definitely do it right! A special event at their recent gathering in Baton Rouge began at “Louisiana’s White House,” built by Huey P. Long. The Old Governor’s Mansion was the opening venue for mixing, mingling and touring the mansion that housed some of the most colorful politicians in Louisiana history. They served great food and signature drinks like the Sun-Tini, named after the Louisiana state song “You Are My Sunshine” written by Jimmy Davis, Louisiana’s “singing governor.”
Next stop, at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol the group enjoyed Louisiana’s colorful politics, with a stroll through the Museum of Political History and the spectacular Gothic Revival architecture. The last stop was the Louisiana State Museum. The 69,000 square foot museum features a full size shrimp boat, interactive music booths, and an entertaining Mardi Gras exhibit. The promotion promised “we will tantalize your taste buds once again as you partake of our Cajun and Creole cuisine, including mouth watering desserts. Be sure to bring your appetite and comfortable clothing! As we say in Louisiana, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler or “Let The Good Times Roll!” And they definitely did. A complete evening of fun, entertaining, great food and drink, and an excellent networking opportunity.
We met some interesting folks from Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and others from across the country. Our thanks to Interim Executive Director Pam Meister for a great experience.
Improving Security with Reduced Staff and Budgets
Monday, October 25, 2010, 09:15am – 10:15am
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Library Association in Lancaster, PA
Register at: https://m360.palibraries.org/event.aspx?eventID=19384
The story is the same across the country – budget cuts, reduced staff,
hiring freezes, and yet the duty to protect has not gone away. In fact, it
has been elevated because of heightened fears and escalated threats to
public safety. So how does the astute administrator balance the need to
provide a safe environment with a lack of funds and personnel? This session,
presented by a nationally recognized authority on the protection of cultural
institutions, walks the audience through reasonable, practical,
cost-effective steps to improve the institution’s protection; make better
spending decisions and meet the demands of our ever-changing national
environment. Attendees will learn how to develop a realistic protection plan
based on available staff and budget. Emergency response planning is
included. Necessary improvements, based on actual threat to patrons,
assets/collections and staff will be outlined in detail. This includes the
need to handle crises of varying proportions.
Presenter: Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Location : Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (Lancaster Co. Convention
Center), 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 United S
Improving Security with Reduced Staff & Budgets
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10:30am
Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums in Philadelphia, PA
Register at: http://www.midatlanticmuseums.org/annualmeeting.html
This session will provide practical, timely, best practice strategies for
improving any security program at minimal costs (with limited resources). A
nationally recognized cultural property protection authority offers
guidelines for museums and cultural institutions of ALL size and scope.
Strategies address a broad spectrum of security concerns, including
policies, procedures, emergency preparedness, loss prevention, violence
prevention, facility & collections protection, physical & electronic
security measures, and staffing.
Attendees will learn how to develop a realistic protection plan based on
available staff and budget. Emergency response planning is includes.
Necessary improvements based on actual threats to patrons,
assets/collections, and staff will be outlined in detail. This includes the
need to handle crises of varying proportions.
Presenters:
Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Richard Somers, CIPM II
Location : Hyatt Regency Penn’s Landing
CIPS Certification Courses
Monday, November 1 or Tuesday, November 2, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conducted by the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection & the New England Chapter of the IFCPP
Hosted by the Addison Gallery of American Art
Register at: www.ifcpp.org (see “Training Calendar”)
Certified Institutional Protection Specialist/Supervisor (CIPS) designates those professionals working in, or directly responsible for the protection of cultural facilities or public institutions. This special category of IFCPP basic certification includes proprietary or contract security officers, supervisors, human resources, facilities managers, librarians, registrars, curators, or other staff with duties in facility protection and front line response.
CIPS PROGRAM WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
Code of Conduct, Report Writing, Incident Documentation
Customer Service/Guest Relations
Conflict Resolution, Use of Force & Self-Defense
Legal Considerations & Restrictions, Ejecting Unruly Patrons
Patrolling & Protecting Valuable Collections, Night Patrols, Package Inspection
Emergency Evacuations
Emergency Medical Response
Fire Protection
CIPS certification requires attendance at one of these full-day classes, plus written examination. Confirmation, qualification forms, background check authorization, and classroom/parking directions will be e-mailed upon receipt of registration.
Registration & application fee: $165 covers, 8-hour workshop, handouts, exam, certification, and certificate.
Important: Space is limited. Please register online now at www.ifcpp.org (see “Training Calendar” under the Training tab).
Registration Deadline for both classes is October 27, 2010
Upon successful completion of exam, participants will be awarded CIPS certification, and certificate will be awarded on site. Special thanks to The Addison Gallery of American Art for its generous sponsorship and hosting of this important workshop.
Note: CIPI course completion credit will be awarded to training managers that attend either class.
Location: Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA
Improving Security w/ Reduced Staff & Budgets
Wednesday, November 03, 2010, 10:45am – 12:15pm
Hosted by the New England Museum Association in Springfield, MA
Register at: http://www.nemanet.org/conf10/index.htm
The story is the same across the country – budget cuts, reduced staff,
hiring freezes, and yet the duty to protect has not gone away. In fact, it
has been elevated because of heightened fears and escalated threats to
public safety. So how does the astute administrator balance the need to
provide a safe environment with a lack of funds and personnel? This
session, presented by a nationally recognized authority on the protection of
cultural institutions, walks the audience through reasonable, practical,
cost-effective steps to improve the institution’s protection, make better
spending decisions, and meet the demands of our ever-changing national
environment. Attendees will learn how to develop a realistic protection
plan based on available staff and budget. Emergency response planning is
included. Necessary improvements based on actual threat to patrons,
assets/collections and staff will be outlined in detail. This includes the
need to handle crises of varying proportions.
Presenter: Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Location : Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
Best Practices in Loss Prevention
Monday, November 15, 2010, 08:30am – 09:45am
Hosted by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions in
Orlando, FL
Register at: http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/attendeeindex.asp
Over 90% of losses are internally related. Either direct theft by
employees, or thefts committed by friends/relatives of employees, or thefts
committed by former employees. How you hire, train, supervise, and fire
directly impact upon the bottom line. This session walks you thru the best
practices in pre-employment screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and
supervising. It also covers…because nothing is 100%…the best way to
terminate employment without fear of repercussions…legal or otherwise.
There are a number of viable alternatives for pre-employment screening.
We’ll walk attendees through the most practical, cost-effective methods of
obtaining background information. Once new hires are on board, it is the
employer’s responsibility to assure that job training is adequate to avoid
the threat of litigation for failure to properly train. Attendees will
receive guidelines for getting the job done, while staying out of court.
Unfortunately, the best efforts at hiring and training are not always
enough, and it becomes necessary to terminate employment. We’ll show you
the right way (and the wrong way) to end the job, when necessary, without
the worry about repercussions or unwelcome returns.
Your employees make the difference in your business. It helps to start with
good employees, and frequently monitor activities during the course of
employment. This is your opportunity to get expert advice from a real
professional.
Presenter: Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Location : Orange County Convention Center
Attractions Protection Program & CIPM Certification
Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 09:00am – 05:00pm
Hosted by the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions in
Orlando, FL
Register at: http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/attendeeindex.asp
The nationally acclaimed Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM)
workshop offers a full day of objective training for facilities managers,
operations managers, owners, and others responsible for the protection of
company assets, property, facilities, and the lives of employees, guests,
and others (including small family-owned businesses). As the world security
situation changes, these programs have expanded to include topical
information and improved tactics for combating elevated threats using
increasingly limited resources.
CIPM PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE:
. Pre-Employment Screening, Hiring and Firing
. Staff Training and Security Awareness
. Workplace Violence Prevention
. Emergency Management Planning and Business Continuity
. Fire Protection Planning
. Protection of Collections and Assets
. Methods for Selecting and Managing Electronic Protection Systems
. Legal Considerations and Litigation Avoidance This management-level
training program involves a full day of intensive, hands-on, realistic
training. Upon completion of course work and exam, attendees receive credit
towards the Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) designation.
The registration fee includes:
- Course tuition
- Copyrighted training booklet, which incorporates detailed course handouts
and policy guidelines
- Daytime refreshments
- Certificate of completion
Advance registration required.
Fee: IAAPA member US$199; nonmember US$299
Presenter: Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI
Location : Orange County Convention Center
With some of the major events in the news…tornados, earthquakes, volcanos, we thought it might be wise to review your emergency plans, as well as general precautions for personal safety, at home, at work, and in between.
Don’t Be A Victim
Guideline for Personal Safety – At Home – At Work
MOST crimes may be avoided by using good judgment and common sense. If you act like a victim, you may very well become one. This means that the first preventive tool in your inventory is your attitude, your demeanor, and your awareness. Criminals look for vulnerable targets. They attack those who look unaware, unable to defend themselves, and unable to escape.
Your attitude should be that of someone constantly looking for potential threats. You should not be burdened down by packages, walking around without looking where you are going, or not avoiding risky routes of travel.
Be aware of strangers at all times. Maintain your private space. When someone uninvited intrudes on your space, you need to verbally ask them to back off, or physically move them back. The third alternative is vacating that space as quickly as possible.
Protect Your Home from most threats. The greatest threat is fire, which is sometimes used to mask other crimes. Burglaries are the next most common, occurring usually when your home is unoccupied. Home robberies or home invasions or on the rise nationally. Take a look at the perimeter of your home from the farthest point of your property. Does the home look occupied? Are lights left on when you are gone? Are newspaper deliveries stopped? Is there any sign or sound to indicate someone might be home. What would you do if you were home and someone tried to force there way in? If nothing else, don’t unlock doors for someone you don’t know. Regardless of how desperate they are, call 911 and get to a safe place. Reinforce perimeter door hardware, to include hardened steel striker plates and deadbolt locks. Consider an alarm system. Next best defense – a big, loud dog. Do not open up for solicitors. If you need something, go to a store!
Protect Your Car. You’ve heard it often enough, there’s a reason. Park in lighted areas in a busy part of the lot. Avoid parking garages, especially at night. Do NOT leave anything in plain sight in your car. Doesn’t matter what it is. If someone “cruising” parking lots sees something on the seat, it’s fair game. Car alarms aren’t rocket science, but they do call attention to your vehicle. The best kind cut off the ignition so the car cannot be hotwired. Emergency locators are even better. (www.lojack.com) They will track your cars’ location and may even disable the ignition. If involved in a minor accident at night, use your judgment. Consider driving to the nearest police or fire station. Do NOT get out of the car, alone, at night, in a secluded or low traffic area. Keep your doors locked and windows up. If someone offers help, tell them to call the police.
Don’t LOOK Like a Victim. Keep at least one hand free when you’re walking. If you can’t carry it all in one hand, get a backpack, rolling cart, or make another trip. Consider putting Pepper Spray and/or a whistle on your key ring. Maintain your space. Safe distance from someone you don’t know is an arm (or leg) length. It’s not always possible, especially in crowds, but when you are able, keep strangers out of your space. Walk with your head up, shoulders back, and look from side to side to be alert for possible threats. Don’t walk close to buildings, especially doorways. Don’t stop for strangers asking directions or for handouts. You don’t have to be polite! Realizing this philosophy violates what you have learned throughout your life, you have to ask yourself, “do I want to be safe, or take the risk and be a polite person.
Be Prepared for emergencies. Regardless of where you live or work, you can’t predict when a crisis will develop. In your vehicle, carry an emergency kit. Minimum supplies:
Flashlight
Jumper Cables
Road Flares
Portable Charger
Water
Non-perishable snacks
Blanket
Matches
Candles
Sterno Can
Portable CB Radio (yes, they still work)
Portable am/fm Radio
Toilet Paper
Knife/small Axe
Pet food
You also need to be prepared for survival at the office. Supplies there should include:
Water
Blankets
Sleeping Pad
Matches
Candles
Generator
Portable am/fm Radio
Perishable snacks
Toilet Paper
Portable two-way Radios
Emergency Supplies for the home should include most of the first list, plus a portable generator, and a complete stash of emergency food and water supplies for every member of the family, including pets.
Especially after the holidays, we feel it necessary to discuss a growing problem across the country, Home Invasion. On the rise in almost every part of the country, this violent crime strikes in every neighborhood, daytime or nighttime, and leaves multiple victims, many of whom do not survive.
Whether this trend is attributed to the economy, an expansion of gang activity, or simply crimes of opportunity, the end results should not be ignored by anyone, or thought to only happen to people with criminal relations.
Home invasions have involved deception:
Posing as delivery service
Posing as lawn service
Door to door solicitors
Asking help for vehicle breakdown
They have also involved simple forced entry
After ringing the bell or knocking
Following victim in from driveway
Waiting for vicitim in the garage
And too many other methods to list. There are several recommended prevention measures, none of which are guarantees. They include:
Keeping doors and windows locked
Installing motion lighting around the residence
Keeping vehicles locked
Install deadbolt locks on exterior doors
Report all suspicious activity to police
Not answer door for solicitors
Telling children not to open the door for anyone
Not giving any personal information on the phone
Limiting information posed on facebook..especially in regard
to vacation or time away from home.
Encouraging all forms of neighborhood watch
We wish you all the best in the coming season…please be alert, and be safe!
