Security Consultant Monthly May 2009

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SECURITY

CONSULTANT

MONTHLY From the desk of:Johnnie L. Mock PSP Security ConsultantE-mail: [email protected]: www.jmock-consult.com

Vol.1. Issue 6May, 2009

Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Physical Security Audits, Security Training and

Development, Firearms Training Programs. I am board certified by ASIS as a Physical

Security Professional. For more information on my cost effective services please visit:

www.jmock-consult.com

In this issue

1) Consultant’s Musings: Welcome back Johnnie!

2) Armed Professional: Glock 19

3) Book Review: Implementing Physical Protection Systems

4) Final Word: Expanding Horizons

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1) Consultant’s Musings: Welcome back Johnnie!

Toward the end of last month I made a move here to Arizona to set up a stateside office formy practice in order to enjoy opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic. After a little oversix years overseas, it was interesting to drive from Ohio to Arizona and notice Americaagain. Lots of interesting changes. And a lot of things still the same. Compared to theirWestern European counterparts, Americans are still the worst drivers on Interstates, (itscalled turn signal for a reason folks!). People complain about the high price of gas.(Average of $2.60 a gallon here). But don’t worry, when the “Change” crowd gets theirVAT tax passed, you can then enjoy the average on $6.50 a gallon I have been paying in the

part of Germany I live in. Hopefully you will be able to keep some change.Food is still plentiful and relatively cheap (although some items are actually higher than inEurope), and the economic disaster seems to be affecting different regions differently. Back in Ohio, it is devastating. Here in Phoenix, people are still prospering. That’s why I decidedto open a stateside office here.One interesting observation that pleases me is the almost nationwide resurgent interest in theSecond Amendment, and firearms ownership rights in general. Firearms and ammunitionmanufacturers are literally doing 24/7 shifts to keep up with demand. This strikes myEuropean friends as being odd and uniquely “American” and they attribute it to a leftover“Wild West” mentality. Not so. There are many valid socio/economic reasons Americans

are exercising their right to keep and bear arms in ever increasing numbers.I just sent my Concealed Carry and Instructor’s Permit packet in and hopefully in a coupleweeks I will get both and be able to begin professional firearms instruction to a selectclientele.Last week I had the opportunity to go to the monthly meeting of the Phoenix Chapter of ASIS. The guest speaker was Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. He has been hailed inthe media as “America’s Toughest Sheriff.” The county jail has over 10,000 inmates. Hemade the news by putting them in tents to solve overcrowding, banning cigarettes andcoffee, and dying all the jail underwear pink to keep them from being stolen. He also now

has all of the jail handcuffs purchased in pink, as other jurisdiction officers were“forgetting” to return them. And he actually enforces the immigration laws. Of course hehas rubbed a lot of folks the wrong way. But I enjoyed his honesty and especially his senseof humor. If he runs again he gets my vote.All in all, it is really good to be back in my homeland again, even if for only a few months.Hopefully I will be able to split both my professional and personal time between here andGermany. If you are interested in my US contact info, I have updated my website.





The sights are painted white, which helps to rapidly pick up the front sight. These are not

glow in the dark night sights. However a number of companies make good night sights forthem.For the pro that only needs one handgun, the Glock in various calibers is a good choice. Alot of the world’s militaries and police think so too.



3) Book Review:

Implementing Physical Protection Systems

A Practical Guide

David G. Patterson CPP, PSPASIS InternationalISBN 1-887056-58-0

This book is also on the required reading list for the ASIS International Physical SecurityProfessional certification test. Mr. Patterson is the Director of Consulting for the SteeleFoundation and the founder of Patterson and Associates which is an international securityconsulting firm.This book is invaluable for the company which is setting up a physical protection systemfrom scratch or revamping an existing one, or the security director in charge of such aproject. In his first chapter he discusses physical protection systems from the points of viewof preventive, corrective, and detective measures. He then dedicates an entire chapter to

project management which will help avoid many of the pitfalls of acquiring a system.Subsequent chapters lead the reader through the stages of planning, designing, estimating,procurement, installation and operation, and the training involved in acquiring and operatinga physical protection system.This book should be on any security consultant’s bookshelf, and well read.



4) Final Word: Expanding Horizons

Setting up a new “overseas” office, even if it is my own country, is challenging and timeconsuming to say the least. Note the lateness (again, sorry) of this months issue. I hope to

have June out on time and with a bit more content. Speaking of which, I am alwayslooking for contributing authors, so feel free to submit any article you feel relevant.I am also especially eager to network with fellow American security professionals,especially here in the Southwest.Stay safe, and until next month.

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Security Consultant Monthly May 2009