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What's New at ASIS
2008 Annual Seminar and Exhibits
Handouts are available to those who attended sessions. Session recordings are available for purchase on DVD or online access.
Call for Presentations - Submit your proposal in English and/or Spanish until Feb. 9, 2009.
ASIS Foundation Introduces three CRISP (Connecting Research in Security to Practice) Reports:
Lost Laptops = Lost Data
 Preventing Gun Violence in the Workplace Strategies to Detect and Prevent Workplace Dishonesty
2008 Student Writing Competition now accepting submissions. Deadline for all entries is December 15, 2008.
Membership Information
Third quarter reports are online. Check the status for Individuals,
Chapters Net #, and Chapters Net %.
The 2008 campaign runs through November 30.
Standards and Guidelines
ASIS International and Business Continuity Professionals Launch Development of Business Continuity Management American National Standard.
BCM Technical Committee Formation open through Nov. 7, 2008. For additional information please contact: standards@asisonline.org.
Societal Security Management System Standards
describes international standardization efforts underway and ASIS International's part in developing the Societal Security discipline family of standards.
Society News
Thirty ASIS members have received a 2008 Cross Award, which pays registration fees for the certification review course of their choice. 2009 Application form.
The ASIS Foundation awarded its second 2008 Timothy J. Walsh APC I Award
to Sylvain Cavier of the France Chapter. Learn More.
Certification News
ASIS certification program awarded Designation
under the SAFETY Act. First and only program of its kind to earn this recognition.ASIS proudly congratulates the thousands of professionals who have sought and attained board certification.
Resources for the Security Professional
COVER STORY:
Can I Get a Witness? Winning the fight against witness intimidation is the first step toward the successful prosecution of gang-related crimes. By Laura Spadanuta 
350 pp., 2008 Softcover
Member $25.00 Non-member $28.00 Item #: 1815 O.P. Norton Information Resources Center
The "ASIS Library" offers security resources and information for members, is accessible online 24/7, and has a professionally-staffed Reference Desk for assistance.
Guidelines and Courses
On September 13, 2007, the US Dept of Homeland Security released the National Preparedness Guidelines and Target Capabilities List. The guidelines can be downloaded here (pdf).
Important: The US Dept of Homeland Security has asked ASIS to notify its members regarding the Federal Government Guide to Pandemic Planning (pdf) for businesses and other organizations.
Do you know where you and your employer fit in U.S. plans for protecting critical infrastructures? ASIS urges members to take a free online course on the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Developed by DHS and FEMA, the course is offered with options for those who want to take it for credit or review the information on an informal basis. Those completing the course for credit must take a final exam and will receive a certificate from DHS. Access the EMI Independent Study site or email Tom Marlowe.
ASIS Events
 ASIS Professional Development Programs
Webinars
Homeland Security Certificate Program
Hot Topics Import Safety Action Plan Released
Critical Infrastructure
Information on School Safety
Special Reports
Other ASIS Websites  The Security Industry Buyer's Guide is the Security Professional's Source for Products and Services.
 Security Management is the award-winning publication of ASIS International.
 The POA Manual is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of security including access control, training, employee awareness, internal and external theft and fraud, security and civil law, investigations, ethics, alcohol and drug abuse and more.
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