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Jun2015
ASIS Membership - Taking Full Advantage
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.
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Jun2015
Gaol for Compensation Fraud
A truck driver who deceived his doctor into thinking he was re-training in security was sentenced to nine months gaol. Worksafe acted when they received an anonymous tip-off that the former car rental depot manager was working whilst receiving compensation for a workplace injury.
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Jun2015
Engaging With Your Workforce
Experts advise an engaged workforce is critical for any organisation and yet studies show around 73% of workers feel disengaged. Keeping staff motivated and valued is a challenge across organisations of all sizes. Below are some best practice tips to assist security managers and business leaders.
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Jun2015
Member's Discount for ASIAL Conference
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).
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May2015
National Armed Robbery Monitoring Program
Nationally and after assault and sexual assault, armed robbery is the third most common violent crime reported. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology this trend has remained consistent for over 10 years.
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May2015
ASIS Victoria Speaker Quoted in Media
Those attending the breakfast earlier this week will note that Judge Eugene Hyman (Ret.) amongst other things is credited with being the founder of domestic violence courts in the USA. In a media interview yesterday on ABC radio Judge Hyman calls for specialised courts to deal with domestic violence.
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May2015
Security of Business Premises - Risk Principles
Victoria Police advise that businesses adopting risk management principles can reduce crime against the business, staff and customers. The strategies introduced are often contingent on the type of business such as those trading overnight, handling cash, frequented by the young, etc. The location can also contribute to risk.
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May2015
Our Biggest and Best Event Yet!
Our May breakfast sponsored by Nab featured two outstanding speakers - Judge Eugene Hyman (Ret.) from the USA presented on Court Security and Steve Van Aperen on the Detection of Deceit. In total 71 delegates attended.
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May2015
Shop Theft, An Ongoing Problem That Can Be Minimised
Data throughout Australia reveals ongoing concerns regarding non-violent shop theft, otherwise known as "shoplifting". The Australian Institute of Criminology report over 500,000 incidents nationally and Victoria Police contend growth rates now record 50,000 incidents annually.
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May2015
Complimentary Seminar Registration - Anaheim USA
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.
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