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Message from ASSIST President Dan Flores
I have wonderful news to pass on since our last board meeting. It is going to be my intent to keep you informed of what is happening at our board meetings.
Assault against a security officer
(By Jeff Moore) – If you are a company owner, manager or supervisor please make sure that if one of your security officers is assaulted, you do everything you can to make sure that your officer’s rights are protected and that the criminal gets the maximum the law will allow.
Legislative report
(By Walt Roberts) – As we are preparing to begin our Legislative agenda for the next session we know there are a few things that need to be addressed.
Better know a legislator – Representative Rafael Anchía
During his service in the Legislature, Rep. Anchía has worked on legislation to fight crime, improve public safety, protect our environment and improve health coverage for women and children.
Better know a legislator – Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Seliger currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee and is a member of the Natural Resources, International Relations and Trade, and Administration Committees.
Good record keeping practices essential when security contractors go to court
(By Carlos Peniche) – Most of my readers think about being sued, but remember, if you need to file suit to collect on a debt for services rendered, it helps to have good records to prove those services were rendered.
A solution to employee turnover
(By Josh Ring) – Premiums for employer sponsored health insurance in the United States have been rising 4 times faster on average than worker’s earnings since 2000, according to one 2006 study. And it’s not a new problem.
Private Security Bureau
(By Capt. RenEarl Bowie) – I would like to formally welcome the new members of the Private Security Board who participated in their first board meeting in March. I look forward to working closely with the board to continue the progress that has been made with members of ASSIST and the bureau.
Introducing myself to ASSIST
(By Frank E. Perez) – I hope my years of experience in various organizations, as well as my professional history, allow me to contribute something special to the ASSIST organization. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
A response to students carrying concealed handguns on campus
(By William Adcox & Thomas Engells) – We believe that a movement to authorize concealed handguns to be carried on a college campus may be an over-reaction to the current situation and argue against it.
Introduction of firearms on university campuses
(By Cliff Walsh) – Carrying firearms onto a university campus and into the halls of learning, teaching and research is contrary to the fundamental philosophical cornerstone of higher education institutions and would increase the number and nature of hazards which law enforcement must address.
The history of ASSIST
(By Susan Griswold) – Over the course of my career, I have seen a drastic improvement in the level of professionalism in our field. Gone are the days of rogue security companies that can operate “under the radar” with no fear of being held accountable for their actions.
Building a better security officer – Part Two
(By Mark Smith) – Maybe there should be just one question on the Security Officer Employment Application - ”Do you care about other people?”
In The News
Alarm company donates to Fallen Officer Fund; Working with LEAPS helps reduce auto theft in El Paso; Gulf Coast Region BBQ for Fallen Officer Fund; GPS tracking devices used for security at Super Bowl.
The Oakley Report
(By Keith Oakley) – During one of the Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature in 2006, called to deal with high property taxes, the Legislature passed a sweeping change in the state business tax.
LEAPS Dallas
On March 26 we had a great round table discussion and formed new committee’s to attack membership, training and Health and Welfare issues.
LEAPS Houston
Our LEAPS meetings every other month give security and law enforcement professionals a chance to interact with each other off the street. It is a very successful way to allow all of us to communicate off the street and learn what each of us do professionally.
The Last Word
(By Dan Flores) – DPS has been gracious to attend all of our functions that we have set up. They continue to provide professional leadership and are simply asking for compliance when it comes to state
statutes.
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