With the Annual General Meeting pending on 2 December, the Executive Committee seeks your input to ensure our excellent progress as a Chapter continues. We encourage you to consider an active role on the Executive Committee or to hear your thoughts at the AGM.

It is with pleasure that ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter welcomes Secure Hard Drive Destruction as our newest bronze sponsor.

The Office of the Commissioner for Privacy and Data Protection (Privacy and Data Protection Victoria) has replaced the Office of the Victorian Privacy Commissioner (Privacy Victoria).

Victoria Police provide a broad community information service for crime prevention including personal safety. Security professionals should echo the views of our police to ensure those who could be vulnerable in public places are suitably prepared.

The Executive Committee reminds members that the EGM is an important meeting regarding the future structure of our Chapter. Please let us know if you are attending.

The European Union Centre at RMIT and the Countering Violent Extremism Research Program Studies at Curtin University will conduct a Policy Forum on Counter-Terrorism and Security on Tuesday 7 October 2014. The Forum is an opportunity for diplomats, academics and practitioners to share perspectives on key issues and highlight policy priorities for the EU-Australian Policy Dialogue in November.

Recently the Australian Government increased the Terrorism Alert level to HIGH. All security professionals should ensure their key stakeholders and clients are suitably prepared through an increased level of awareness.

ASIS ACT invites members and guests to a Mini Trade Show and Presentation Session on "Security in Facilities of Mass Gatherings" in Canberra. In addition to exhibits of the latest products, the event provides great networking opportunities.

A breakfast not to be missed is being provided by the ASIS NSW Chapter on Tues 28 October 2014 presented by Samantha & Laurence Barlow. Both former NSW Police Officers who have given a great deal to our community and nearly cost Samantha her life.

ASIS Victoria Chapter has representation on the Victorian Security Industry Advisory Council (VSIAC) and seeks input from our members.