February 26, 2008 – Volume 6, Issue 4
NEWS
Distilling a new age of security How workplace violence regulations helped fast-track security upgrades at the NSLC Bill Cowper is always up for a challenge. But overhauling security for a province-wide body responsible for the distribution and control of alcohol has been a project that has put his 30-plus years of experience in law enforcement to the test — often drawing on skills that have more to do with re-engineering business. But in this day and age, when security ideally works hand-in-hand with other business units, it's how things get done right. Tri-Laterial Security Conference looks at 21st century terrorism Three of Calgary's professional security organizations are working together for the third year in a row, to address the growing need for information about the convergence of technology and physical security. The aim? To help security and law enforcement professionals achieve a holistic approach to addressing gaps vulnerable to terrorism, privacy and security risks. Viewpoint Finding common ground with police leaders In late January, the Private Sector Liaison Committee (PSLC) of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) held a conference under the banner Building Private Security and Public Policing Partnerships. Delegates got to hear three truly remarkable things. First (and sadly), they heard representatives of police unions (once again) demonstrate their proclivity for having their heads in the sand by (once again) characterizing private security as ''the competition'' for the police. Second, though — and this was truly significant — delegates heard influential police executives stand up and say (sincerely) ''The debate over whether or not to partner with private security is over. The question now is how to partner with private security.'' Third — and intriguingly — we heard members of the PSLC say that the main issue which prompted them to organize the conference was their frustration with the lack of inter-provincial harmonization of private security regulations. Air security conference will address future risks Aviation security experts from North America, Europe and Australia will be discussing innovative technologies, trends and legislation affecting the aviation security industry at the second Canadian Aviation Security Conference (CASC) March 5th and 6th, 2008 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel, Gatineau, Quebec. 2008 Security Director of the Year Security directors and managers are often the unsung heroes in both the private and public sector in Canada. With responsibility for an ever-growing list of people and assets, the job of managing a security department is becoming one that demands not only a background in security, but also vital people skills as well as significant business and technological savvy. Canadian Security Magazine is now accepting nominations for it's third annual Security Director of the Year award, sponsored by Anixter Canada. We want to find the individual who best exemplifies leadership and vision in the world of corporate security. Do you work with someone who motivates and mentors his or her staff and provides inspiration on the job? Or do you know a colleague who has completed a unique initiative that has produced benefit not only to the security department but the entire company? Let us know. We are asking for specific criteria that will aid the judges in determining the winner. Please submit your nominations here. The deadline is May 30.
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COMING UP
March 2008 Canadian Security
Cover story: Oil/Gas/Utilities Sector
Cover story: B.C. Hydro
Operating
numerous integrated hydroelectric generating stations, two gas-fired
thermal power plants and one combustion turbine station, BC Hydro is
one of the largest electric utilities in Canada.
Security Manager
Doug Powell, responsible for the security of all BC Hydro's employees
and assets, acknowledged that his department needed to improve BC
Hydro's approach to security assessment. With an existing security
upgrades initiative and funding in place, Powell went looking for risk
assessment software that would provide standardized threat and risk
assessment leading to effective mitigation strategies.
Special Focus: What you need to know about Wireless Video Surveillance
In every issue:
CCTV & The Law with Elliott Goldstein
Viewpoint
Training
ASIS Regional Report
COMING EVENTS
March 4-6, 2008
Demystifying Aviation Security: An Insider's Look
The Canadian Aviation Security Conference
613-236-6550
info@cata.ca
www.cata.ca/CanadianAviationSecurityConference/about.html
April 2-4, 2008
ISC West, Sands Expo and Convention Center,
Las Vegas, Nev.
www.isc365.com
April 13-16, 2008
ASIS International 7th European Security Conference,
Barcelona, Spain.
www.asisonline.org
April 22-23, 2008
Security Canada East,
Sheraton Laval, Laval QC.
www.canasa.org
May 1, 2008
Canadian Fire Alarm Association
Annual Technical Seminar
Thursday
Schulich School of Business
York University, Toronto
www.cfaa.ca
May 7-8, 2008
Conference Board of Canada
Public-Private Sector Summit on Critical Infrastructure Security:
Measuring Progress, Charting the Future
Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
May 21, 2008
ASIS Toronto Best Practices Seminar
www.asistoronto.com
June 10-12, 2008
InfoSecurity Canada
www.infosecuritycanada.com
June 11, 2008
Security Canada West, River Rock Casino,
Richmond, B.C.
www.canasa.org
June 19-20, 2008
Tri-Lateral Security Conferences
Calgary, AB
www.trilateralcalgary.ca
Sept. 11, 2008
Security Canada Atlantic Ramada Crystal Palace,
Moncton, NB.
www.canasa.org
Sept. 15, 2008
ASIS International
Atlanta, GA
www.asisonline.org
Oct. 22-23, 2008
Security Canada Central, Toronto Congress Centre,
Toronto, Ont.
www.canasa.org
Oct. 29-30, 2008
ISC East, Jacob Javits Centre,
New York
www.isc365.com
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