Membership of ASIS International brings many rewards and provides support for security leaders to ensure they align with relevant standards and guidelines. Currently there are four standards under development.

If you are not an ASIS International member now is the time to apply for membership at half price for the remainder of 2015. You will receive all the member benefits and if in Victoria will be allocated to our Chapter.

This event flows from our last with the human lie detector, Steve Van Aperen expanding upon his popular presentation on the detection of workplace deceit. Also, members of the Executive Committee will provide advice on obtaining globally recognised CPP Certification.

ASIS membership offers many paths and opportunities to stay at the forefront of your profession. Take a few moments to explore and get to know all the benefits that can be realised through true value membership.

ASIAL had advised ASIS members receive $100 off tickets to the upcoming ASIAL Security Conference (15-16 July) in Melbourne and also the Executive Briefing (17 July).

This is a reminder to all Victoria Australia Chapter members that we have a complimentary full registration to the ASIS 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits - Anaheim USA. A number of members have applied and it is not too late as applications close 30 June.

The recent arrest of a 17 year old youth in Melbourne is further evidence of pending security risks facing our local society. Although full information is not forthcoming from the authorities at present it is reported the male youth was most active on social media about his religious beliefs.

Join members of the Victorian Executive in the USA. You need to register by end of this month to receive early-bird discounts.

The Australian Government has enacted the offence of entering or remaining in a declared area under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (s119.2). This approach is based upon the Australian Government’s concern about Australians who travel to conflict zones and then return to Australia with skills and intentions acquired from fighting or training with terrorist groups.

In 2013 the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee published Active Shooter Guidelines for Places of Mass Gathering. These Guidelines are particularly relevant in consideration of recent acts of terrorism including the possibility of “lone wolf” attacks.