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FROM THE PRINT EDITION 1. Preventing Workplace Harassment
2. A New Leader for ASIS
3. National Security 2009
4. Watching Over a Rock Concert
5. Nuclear Security
6. Read All About It
7. Question of the Month
1. Cover Feature:
Preventing Workplace Harassment A single, severe incident of harassment could give rise to a viable harassment claim, as could a continuous pattern of less severe incidents-such as offensive nicknames, e-mail, or leering. By understanding what constitutes workplace harassment, how to prevent it, and how to respond when a complaint arises, companies can significantly reduce their chances of being charged. @ John M. Bagyi and Matthew G. Boyd of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, offer insight into the issue in "Harassment Prevention."
2. A New Leader for ASIS Michael R. Cummings, CPP, the 2009 ASIS president, found his way into the security profession by happenstance. On his way to law school, he parlayed a part-time job as a store detective into a career in retail and healthcare security, never regretting his change of plans. Cummings discovered ASIS in 1978 and quickly became active in his local chapter. As a member of the ASIS Board of Directors for most of the current decade, he has helped guide the Society through 9-11, the convergence of traditional and IT security, the ASIS standards and guidelines initiative, and the continuing expansion of benefits for members. @ In "The Good Steward," Associate Editor Ann Longmore-Etheridge profiles the new president, exploring his roots as well as his plans for the future.
3. National Security 2009 How will the Obama administration change homeland security policy? The most detailed portion of Obama's plan deals with the international spread of weapons of mass destruction. Other proposals call for investment in critical infrastructure security and cybersecurity. Administrative changes are also in the works. @ In this month's "Homeland Security," Assistant Editor Joseph Straw gathers opinions and predictions from thinkers and stakeholders in the field. In addition, the print edition of Security Management includes coverage of a conference on the national security challenges facing the administration. Find it in the "Intelligence" department by Assistant Editor Laura Spadanuta.
4. Watching Over a Rock Concert Organizing a rock music festival requires more planning than just choosing the bands and furnishing stages and equipment. Security is a huge concern, especially when a nontraditional venue is being used. The organizers of Rockstock -- a festival at the Chatham-Kent Airport in Ontario, Canada -- needed a surveillance system that would protect performers and concertgoers without disrupting airport operations for more than the day of the concert. Their solution was a wireless mesh surveillance system, including security cameras and monitoring stations, that could be put up and taken down in a matter of hours. @ Read about the wireless mesh system that fit the bill in "Security Rocks" by Senior Editor Teresa Anderson.
5. Nuclear Security Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has characterized the incidence of missing radioactive materials as "disturbingly high." While quantities are small, they still lead to fears that these substances may be in the hands of terrorists. A new group has been organized to help countries implement security measures for their newly acquired nuclear facilities. The World Institute for Nuclear Security brings together experts from industry, government, and international organizations. It is a joint project of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management. @ Learn more about the organization in this month's "International" by Assistant Editor Stephanie Berrong.
6. Read All About It Managing risk in the hiring process can be a challenging task for an organization's human resources and security departments, which need the resources and experience to properly conduct a background check. Fortunately, Background Screening and Investigations by Barry Nixon and Kim Kerr, CPP, provides a good foundation for developing an understanding of employee screening and creating policies to address it. @ Peter Psarouthakis, a professional investigator and owner of EWI & Associates, Inc., reviews this book in the January edition of Security Management.
7. Online Discussion Forum
Question of the Month Visit the Forums on SM Online to share information and experiences with your peers. Here's a question recently posed by one visitor: I work in an American company in Latin America as a Security Specialist. I am looking for a hostile-environment security course to take in the United States. Could anyone recommend a serious company that provides this type of course? @ To register and participate in the Forums, just click here. It's free!
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