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Dec2020
Drones and Prisons - An Emerging Risk
Prisons are all about security and recent incidents involving drones highlight an emerging security risk for prison operators. Tennis balls and other packaged items thrown over walls are being replaced with more sophisticated delivery methods for contraband!
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Dec2020
Meet Your New Committee for 2021
We would like to introduce you to the 2021 Victoria Chapter Executive Committee. This Committee is our largest ever and comprises a blend of experienced and emerging members. We wish the committee well for 2021 and beyond!
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Nov2020
AGM - We are delighted with appointments!
We are pleased to report the Chapter continues to impress and progress. Although conducted online, the AGM was well attended and appointed a new Chair for 2021 - Ms Rachell DeLuca.
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Nov2020
Renew your ASIS Membership and Stay Active with Us!
Have you renewed your ASIS International Membership. Renewals are due 1 January 2021 - Please act now to stay connected.
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Nov2020
AGM Next Week! - Tues 24 November 2020
The Annual General Meeting of the Chapter will be conducted through virtual mode. A number of members have expressed an interest in participating on the Committee however, we are keen for more nominations.
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Nov2020
Liquor Licensing – Minors Evidence of Age Documents Extended
The VCGLR advise international driver’s licences and Victorian marine licences can now be accepted as evidence of age documents by licensed venues.
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Nov2020
ASIAL Subcontracting Code of Practice
As part of risk assessments, consideration must be made to any subcontracting arrangements, current and future. Our colleagues at ASIAL have developed a Code of Practice.
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Nov2020
The Importance of Induction – 100 year old resident burnt by hot coffee
In a recent case Baptcare Ltd pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to one charge of failing to ensure people other than employees were not exposed to risks to their health and safety.
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Oct2020
CLOSING SOON - Nominations for the Australian Security Medals Foundation’s 2020 Medals
CLOSING SOON - The Australian Security Medals Foundation nominations will be closing on 31 October and we do not wish anyone to miss out.
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Oct2020
Workplace Violence - ASIS Articles Available Now
ASIS International has published a collection of articles on Preventing Workplace Violence. The articles examine a techniques and strategies security leaders can use to mitigate the risk of workplace violence.
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