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Jul2015
Crime Statistics in Victoria
Security leaders can benefit by understanding local crime statistics in the assessment of risk. The Victoria Police CSA (Crime Statistics Agency) provide excellent data including an ability to profile specific areas.
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Jul2015
Member Benefits - Professional Standards
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.
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Jul2015
Half priced ASIS Membership for 2015
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.
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Jul2015
Global incident map
For those interested in global incident activity and trends such as terrorism and other suspicious events, an online perspective is provided using map and satellite views. The incident data is free on a time-delayed 24-48 hour loop or through subscription provides current information.
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Jun2015
DNA – Can it be absolute?
Katie Worth of US Frontline media provides an outstanding report on DNA and that it is not always as conclusive as one thinks. Issues relating to the chain of custody are often probed including degrading of samples, mixed or contaminated samples and the like.
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Jun2015
Facial Recognition – How does it work?
Facial Recognition is a technology that has been over promoted for many years. Much of the attention has come from Hollywood where it has magically solved all manner of crimes on television and in the movies.
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Jun2015
Two day workshop by Steve Van Aperen
ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter is pleased to recommend a two-day workshop conducted by Steve Van Aperen on detecting deception and reading body language during interviews. The workshop will be conducted on 5 and 6 August at the RACV Club, Melbourne.
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Jun2015
Terrorism Alerts - Update
The National Terrorism Public Alert System is a range of four levels that communicate an assessed risk of terrorist threat to Australia. Security leaders should be aware of guidance material that outlines minimum security considerations where there are changes within the four levels.
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Jun2015
Counter-Terrorism Security Practices in Business by Luke Percy-Dove
Luke Percy-Dove is an independent consultant well-recognised as a security, crime prevention & counter-terrorism specialist. He is an ASIS member attached to the Victoria Australia Chapter. His article on Counter-Terrorism Security Practices in Business is timely and provides relevant considerations for security leaders to minimise risk. The article is reproduced with permission below.
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Jun2015
August Event - CPP Certifications and the Detection of Deceit
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.
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