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World-renowned experts will headline the 2019 Security EXPO and Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon in June
The New England Security EXPO has a new location, a new date, and a newlook! The 2019 EXPO and Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon have been com-bined and will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at The Lantana, 43 ScanlonDrive, Randolph. This is a great venue at a convenient location.
The daylong event will feature an exhibition hall filled with the latest technology,tools and information for security professionals at all levels plus continuing educa-tion credits for recertification and nonstop networking with colleagues in the field.
The EXPO Committee, chaired by ASIS International Past President BonnieMichelman, has been working for months on planning for this event. They havelined up three fantastic, nationally- renowned speakers for the day, including:
• Harvard School of Public Health Senior Preparedness Fellow Paul Biddinger, MD, FACEP, who will speak about, “Is Your Emergency Plan Response Plan Based in Reality?”
• Author and Northeastern University Lipman Family Professor of Criminology, Law, and Public Policy James Alan Fox, Ph.D., who will cover,“Rampage Shootings at Schools, Nightclubs, Houses of Worship, and Other Places: Epidemic or Panic?”
• Grant Thornton Chief Data Scientist JT Kostman, Ph.D., who will discuss, “The Changing World of Security Management.”
Please join your fellow ASIS International members from all over new England atthis Exposition and educational seminar on June 6. We have extended the exhibithall times so you can see the latest in systems, technology and software, and talkwith subject matter experts.
You will have an opportunity to win great Manning Fund raffle prizes, which willbe announced during the luncheon. continued on page 3
The Security BeaconApril 2019 Boston Chapter of ASIS International
In this issue...
Security EXPO is Coming 1
Chairperson’s Message 2
Massachusetts Legislative Update 3
Upcoming Events 4
Arming Hospital Security Officers 5
Hazard Communication 6
2019 ASIS Boston Chapter Leadership
Joe Crowley, CPP, [email protected]
Steve Bertoni, Vice Chairperson [email protected]
Paul Baratta, [email protected]
Bob Nicol, Assistant [email protected]
Stewart Prue, [email protected]
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Chairperson’s Message Boston Chapter kicks off2019 with a full calendarof event
New ExecutiveBoard takes over
The ASIS BostonChapter started theNew Year on Janu-ary 16 with the
swearing in of its new Boston ExecutiveBoard by Area Regional Vice PresidentJenn Goba. The 2019 Board membersare Steve Bertoni, Vice Chair; PaulBaratta, Treasurer; Stewart Prue, Secre-tary; Bob Nicol in the newly-createdposition of Assistant Treasurer; and me,Joe Crowley, Chairperson. Please joinme in welcoming all new and returningmembers to the Executive Board.
TD Garden Hosts First Chapter Meeting of 2019
On February 6, asold-out audienceof 65 membersattended the firstChapter meetingof 2019 at theTD Garden.
Members enjoyed a presentation by TDGarden Director of Safety Rich Teahan,who shared firsthand information aboutthe reality of providing event security ata world-class arena.
Rich discussed the challenges of pro-cessing over 19,000 attendees throughsecurity checkpoints, monitoring theevent for any disturbances, and then en-suring that the patrons who are exitingsimultaneously leave without incident.His staff is also responsible for the ac-cess and egress of event attendees whopark their vehicles in the 1,200-parking spacegarage built beneath the TD Garden.
Rich then turned the podium over toChris Mahar, Vice President ofDelaware North, who made a presenta-tion on the new hotel, residential, andbusiness complex being developed withpartners on land beside the TD Garden.After the presentations, Rich led a tourof the TD Garden for our BostonChapter members.
I want to thank Rich Teahan and theTD Garden management for sponsor-ing the Boston Chapter’s Februaryluncheon meeting.
Response to the Las Vegas shootingsdetailed at ASIS/IAHSS Meeting
The annual joint meeting of the ASIS /IAHSS Boston Chapters was held at thePartners Headquarters building at As-sembly Row on Thursday, March 28.One hundred thirty- six members ofthe two organizations gathered to hearFormer Homicide Lt. Dan McGrath ofthe Las Vegas Metropolitan Police De-partment present an overview of theRoute 91 Harvest Festival active shooterincident.
A highly-decorated, retired 26-year vet-eran of the LVMPD, Dan oversaw theinvestigation into the tragic events atthe Festival and provided a riveting de-scription of that night. He providedgreat insight into the emergency re-sponse, the investigation, communityimpact, and the close working relation-ship between law enforcement and pri-vate security organizations.
Manning Scholarship Update
Last year I informed you that theBoston Chapter Board was workingwith the ASIS Foundation and legalstaff to ensure that the Manning Fundmet all IRS guidelines for 501 (c) (3)organizations. There are two keychanges for the Manning Fund goingforward.
• Scholarships will be awarded to thoseseeking financial support for educa-tional goals to help advance the appli-cant’s professional achievement in thesecurity or related professions;
• Manning Fund scholarships are on anew time line. Applications are ac-cepted from February 1 to April 30.The announcement of the scholarshiprecipients will be on June 28.
At present, only two applications forthe Manning Scholarship have been re-ceived. Don’t miss this opportunity foryou or a member of your family to re-ceive a Manning Fund Scholarship.Please go to www. asisonline.org tofind all the information about theManning Fund scholarships and thenew application form.
Boston Chapter Financial Update
At the Chapter luncheon meeting heldat the TD Garden on February 6,Treasurer Paul Baratta and I reviewedthe results of the cost-saving initiativeswhich have been proposed and imple-mented by Boston Chapter Boards overthe past three years. The top four areasof annual expense for our Chapter are:management of the website; bankcharges; the newsletter; and Chaptermeetings.
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Massachusetts Legislative UpdateBill to require first responders to carry Narcan filedon Beacon Hill
Almost half of the Massachu-setts State Legislature haslined up behind a bill thatwould require all first respon-ders in Massachusetts to beequipped with an opioid an-tagonist like Narcan.
A bill filed by State Rep.William "Smitty" Pignatelli
(D-Lenox) would require all local and state police, firefighters and first respondersto receive training on administering opioid antagonists and to be equipped with aDepartment of Public Health (DPH)-approved opioid antagonist while they are onduty.
In a statement, Pignatelli said he was driven to file the bill after hearing about ayoung man who died of an overdose while waiting for Narcan to arrive at thescene. He said he researched the issue and discovered Narcan policies vary by com-munity.
"DPH has outlined an approved training that is already being carried out, and theMassachusetts State Police and officers from major metropolitan areas across thestate are already trained and equipped with Narcan. It's up to us to plug in the ex-isting holes," Pignatelli said.
Fifteen out of 40 senators and 78 of 160 state representatives are signed on to thebill, for a total of 93 cosponsors.
Many first responders in Massachusetts already carry the overdose reversal drugNarcan. The bill "leaves room for advances" by referring to a DPH-approved opi-oid antagonist in case additional effective drugs are developed in the future, accord-ing to Pignatelli's office.
A total of 1,974 people died of confirmed or suspected opioid overdoses in 2018,according to the DPH, representing a 4 percent drop from the 2,056 deathsrecorded in 2017. In the first three quarters of 2018, there were a total of 16,122opioid-related emergency medical service incidents logged across the state, DPHdata show.
Reprinted from the Worcester Business Journal, February 20, 2019
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Expo 2019, cont’d pg 1
We also have two or three “LightningGiveaways” of Amazon gift cards duringall exhibit hall hours. And you will notwant to miss the presentation of theJoseph E. Ewers Award for Distin-guished Service to the ASIS BostonChapter.
We appreciate the support of our mem-bers and vendors for the EXPO, whichis the keystone event of the year for theBoston Chapter. It is not just an oppor-tunity to learn about the latest trends inour field and view the technology andsoftware on display, it also providesover 75% of the annual income for ourChapter.
In addition to the regular EXPO activi-ties, we will be combining the SecurityEXPO with our Annual Public SafetyAppreciation Luncheon. Please supportyour local public safety departments bybringing a representative to the lunch-eon as your guest.
You don’t want to miss these great ex-hibits and presentations. Registration isjust $140 per person for up to twoguests; bring three or more guests fromthe same organization and the price isjust $115 per person.
Go to www.asis-boston.org and sign upnow for the premier educational andexhibition event of the year for NewEngland security professionals.
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Calendar of Events April - June 2019 4
Visit http://www.asis-boston.org/calendar.php for details about these andother ASIS Boston events
June
6 - Save the Date!
2019 New England Security EXPOand Annual Public Safety Luncheon-Lantana, RandolphRegister now at http://www.asis-boston.org/expo/exhibitor.php(exhibitors) or http://www.asis-boston.org/expo/guest.php (guests)
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Implementing Enterprise Security RiskManagement (ESRM)Atlanta, GA
24-25
Executive ProtectionAtlanta, GA
24-26
ASIS Assets Protection Course: Practical Applications (APC II)Atlanta, GA
24-26
Risk, Threat and Vulnerability AssessmentAtlanta, GA
Are you ready to takethe CPP, PCI or PSPExam?
Launch your career in a new di-rection by taking the CPP, PCIor PSP Exam. Learn aboutthese valuable certifications andwhether you’re eligible to sit foran exam by downloading one ofASIS’s exam handbooks. Theseguidebooks provide a personalassessment tool and will helpyou decide whether you’re eligible to sit for an exam. Visit www.asisonline.org todownload Preparing for theCPP, PCI and PSP Exams.
April
NEW FROM ASIS INTERNATIONAL
CPP Online ReviewCovers all seven domains in the CPPbody of knowledge and provides a valuable tool for reviewing each keytopic area and identifying areas youmay to study further. Easy to use withenhanced learning elements and expanded reference resources. Visithttps://www.asisonline.org/professio-nal-development/online-learning/cpp-online-review/ for registration anddetails.
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ASIS Webinar: High Rise Security Ato Z: Security Practices in a High-RiseEnvironmentVisit learning-asisonline.org for detailsand registration
May
4
Successful Security Consulting: One-Day Intensive ProgramMiami, FLRegister athttps://www.asisonline.org/professi-onal-development/classroom-pro-grams/
4-6
35th Annual International Associationof Professional Security Consultants(IAPSC) ConferenceMiami Marriott Biscayne Bay, MiamiCo-sponsored by ASIS International andIAPSC
May
9 - Save the Date!
Networking and Boston ChapterMeetingBroad InstituteCambridge, MA
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ASIS Webinar: How to Conduct aCPTED Site Assessment in 2019 andBeyondVisit learning-asisonline.org for detailsand registration
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A National Debate: To armor not to arm hospital security officers
By Sean Ross, PDC-IDenticard
Violence remains widespread in today’ssociety, and unfortunately, has risen inhospitals over the years. In February2018, a Florida man walked into Capi-tal Regional Medical Center in Tallahas-see and murdered his mother bystabbing her to death. As tragic, violentacts like these continue to occur, theperception of hospitals as safe, protec-tive settings for healing has shifted. Ac-cording to a survey by the InternationalAssociation for Healthcare Security andSafety (IAHSS), the overall violentcrime rate in US hospitals in 2017 in-creased compared to 2016. As violencecontinues to plague hospitals at analarming rate, healthcare facilities aredesperately searching for more effectivesecurity measures to help combat violence and increase safety in their facilities.
An ongoing national debate in the lastfew years revolves around whether arm-ing hospital security personnel is an ef-fective method to help improve safetyand decrease workplace violence. A na-tional survey cited by The New YorkTimes reported that in 2014, 52 per-cent of hospitals stated that their hospi-tal security officers carried handguns,
while 47 percent indicated that their security were armed with Tasers. Thenumber of armed hospital security per-sonnel in 2014 more than doubled thatof three years prior.
Many healthcare facilities with armedsecurity personnel contend thatfirearms and Tasers aid not only in re-ducing or even eliminating dangerousand violent situations, but also help pa-tients, visitors and hospital professionalsfeel safe. Hospitals with unarmed secu-rity, however, argue that arming officerswith weapons sends the wrong messagein an already sensitive setting, insteadamplifying the violence epidemic andmaking patients and visitors feel con-flicted and unsafe.
There are many considerations hospitalsmust address before deciding whetheror not to enforce armed security in theirfacilities. Legislation aside, one disputedconcern is public perception. A patientor visitor’s perception of a hospital is oftentimes formed very early on by ele-ments such as the layout of the parkinglot or facility, level of cleanliness andfriendliness of personnel. What effectdoes having a security officer armedwith a weapon have on a patient, visitoror hospital staff compared to an officercarrying only handcuffs? The public asa whole may either feel more or less se-cure with the presence of a firearm.Does the sheer presence of an armed security officer deter violent crime ordoes it have a negative consequence?
While the decision whether to enforcearmed security is an individual one foreach hospital, it remains a controversialtopic of debate, challenging many long-held viewpoints.
What’s your take?
http://www.securityinfowatch.com/arti-cle/12335174/study-workplace-violence-contin-ues-to-plague-hospitals
https://www.securitymagazine.com/arti-cles/88998-is-armed-security-the-key-to-better-hospital-safety
Founded in 1970 as a photo ID seller,PDC-IDenticard is now part of the IDand security products division of BradyCorporation, a leading manufacturer andmarketer of a variety of identification andworkplace safety products.
april 2019 6
OSHA expands guidelinesfor classifying, communicating chemicalhazards
New changes to the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration's(OSHA) Hazard Communication Stan-dard are bringing the U.S. into align-ment with the Globally HarmonizedSystem of Classification and Labelingof Chemicals (GHS).
The new global standard was created byhazard communication experts aroundthe world. It is based on major existingsystems, including the OSHA HazardCommunication Standard (HCS), andis expected to improve safety and healthprotections for America's workers, in-cluding more than 43 million workerswho produce or handle hazardouschemicals in more than five millionworkplaces across the country.
By implementing GHS guidelines intothe revised HCS, OSHA has expandedthe “right to know” into the “right tounderstand.” If you are a manufacturer,supplier, or a user of chemicals, you arerequired to comply with GHS. (OSHA29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communi-cation Standard)
The goal of this new system is to moreeffectively communicate chemical
hazards to improve the safety andhealth of U.S. workers. GHS is ex-pected to prevent more than 500 work-place injuries and illnesses and 45fatalities every year. It will also improveinternational trade conditions forchemical manufacturers, enhanceworker comprehension of hazards (es-pecially with low and limited literacyworkers), reduce confusion, facilitatesafety training, and result in safer han-dling and use of chemicals. GHS pro-vides quicker, more efficient access toSafety Data Sheet (SDS) information,cost savings through productivity im-provements, fewer SDS and label up-dates, and simpler HazCom training.
What are the major changes withGHS?
There are three main areas in the exist-ing HCS which have changed with theadoption of GHS: hazard classification,labels and safety data sheets.
Hazard classification (formerly hazarddetermination) is one of the major areasof change. Definitions of hazard nowprovide specific criteria for classificationof health, physical and environmentalchemical hazards along with the classifi-cation of mixtures. The current HCSprovides parameters for evaluation, butdoesn't give specific, detailed criteria.The revised HCS, on the other hand,has specific criteria for each health andphysical hazard, plus detailed instruc-tions for evaluation. This new methodof evaluation is covered in the requiredGHS training. The revised HCS alsoestablishes hazard classes and categories.A class describes the different hazards.For example, “Gases under Pressure,” isan example of a class in the physicalhazards group. Categories are used todescribe the sub-sections of classes. Forexample, “Self-Reactive Chemicals,” has
seven categories. Each category hasrules or criteria to determine whichchemicals are assigned to that category.
New GHS labels and tags
Standardized labels for hazard classesand categories will now be required.Previously, label preparation could bedone in a variety of ways with themethod being left to the preparer.Under the revised HCS, once classifica-tion has been done, the standard willspecify what should go on the label. Ac-cording to the revised HCS, labels willnow require the following:
• A pictogram, which is the GHS symbol on the label and SDS (there are nine). Not all categories will have an associated symbol.
• A signal word which indicates the relative severity of the hazard. There are only two: danger (more severe hazards) and warning (less severe).
• A hazard statement, which is a description of the nature of the hazardsof the chemical. There is a hazard statement for each category of a class. For example, for chemicals in the “Self-heating substances and mixtures,” class (Category 1), the hazard statement would be “Self-heating; may catch fire.” This would appear on both the label and the SDS.
• A precautionary statement describ-ing recommended measures to mini-mize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to, im-proper storage of, or handling of a hazardous chemical.
Learn more about the new HCS FinalRule on the OSHA Fact Sheet.
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Chairperson’s message, cont’d pg 2
Between 2016 and 2018 we have been able to reduce the costs associated with thesefour expense lines from $58,454 to $36,289. This represents a 38 percent reductionin Chapter expenses for these line items. The 2019 Board is following in the foot-steps of these Boards by continuing to find cost efficiencies.
Audit TeamThe 2018 Board decided to follow the lead of other chapters in the New Englandregion and create an Audit Team composed of Chapter members who are not onthe Board. The Audit Team will conduct a line-by-line review of the Chapter fi-nances. We will share the results of the audit with the membership.
Chapter Membership Changes and InformationSteve Cannellos has taken on the duties of Membership Chair for the BostonChapter. Steve works with Headquarters to ensure that all new members assignedto the Boston Chapter receive a welcoming email from him containing informationabout upcoming meetings and events and a link to the Chapter website. Steve alsomakes sure that the email addresses for new members are added to our database.
Since January 1, 2019, 38 new members have joined the Boston Chapter. Thisbrings us to 559 members in good standing. There are 133 current members thathave their membership on-hold pending renewal.
I want to thank Steve for volunteering to take on this key role for the Boston Chapter.
Next Chapter Meeting and Upcoming EventsI hope I see you at our next Chapter Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019. MarkMattar and the Broad Institute in Cambridge have graciously offered to host themeeting on Thursday, May 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This will be a networkingmeeting and an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and meet new mem-bers.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming 2019 events:
6/6/19 - New England Security Expo9/17/19 - Career Transition Seminar10/24/19 - Chapter Dinner Meeting11/4/19 to 11/7/19 - CPP/PSP/PCI Certification Review Course12/9/19 - Chapter Holiday Meeting
Thank you
Joe Crowley, CPPChapter Chairperson
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