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The New York Chapter
of ASIS International has approximately 1600 members,
which makes it the largest in all of ASIS. Our membership
represents the entire spectrum of security professionals
with several hundred security contractors and practitioners
from the New York City metropolitan area. It is a forum
that brings together security professionals to further
their common goals and to share experiences and best
practices. Corporate security professionals, to include
many Fortune 500 companies and the providers of security
services, as well as Federal, State and local law enforcement
are involved in the Chapter.
The Chapter organizes
and provides a number of services and events, to include:
- Monthly luncheon meetings to which
a variety of speakers are invited covering a wide
range of security related topics.
- A major trade show every spring
where local providers can display their new products
and services.
- An annual golf outing at a local
country club and special holiday festivity at years
end.
- Bi-annual seminars to educate and
train members in matters appropriate to today's
security needs.
- Publication of a quarterly magazine,
"Security Director," that provides articles
of common interest and is also a forum in which
local companies can advertise their products and
services.
- Annual college scholarships are
awarded to the children or grandchildren of qualified
members.
- Our Chapter is the only one in the
country to hold it's own annual CPP review courses
and at a discounted rate subsidized by the chapter.
The CPP review courses have been held since 1996
and continue to attract large numbers of members
interested in furthering their professional careers
and expertise.
ASIS International, with
more than 32,000 members, is the largest international
organization for professionals responsible for security,
including managers and directors of security. In addition,
corporate executives and other management personnel,
as well as consultants, architects, attorneys and federal,
state and local law enforcement, are becoming involved
with ASIS International to understand the constant changes
in security issues and solutions.
ASIS International is
dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity
of security practices by developing educational programs
and materials that address broad security concerns.
By providing members
and the business community with access to a full range
of programs and materials, ASIS International leads
the way for advanced and improved security performance.
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