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Convention
2007 El Paso
When you register remember to make hotel
reservations By Dave Scepanski As the private security industry constantly changes, it is critical that ASSIST and its members and non-members work collectively to meet those changes now and into the future. This year�s annual conference entitled �Security on the Borders� is a unique opportunity that brings together professional experts and private security companies to discuss issues facing the security officers, and security profession.
The conference also provides Friday access to a wide range of vendors who supply services and products that can help make your company run more efficiently. The vender�s services and supplies are the venue for today�s security profession.
This year�s conference will cover General Continuing Expertise designed to protect the security profession and security officers and to bring you up-to-date Texas Private Security Bureau and Board Rules of Texas.
For the golfer�s Thursday we have lined up one of the most exciting golf courses in El Paso. You will have the honor of golfing at Fort Bliss� famous Underwood Sunset Golf Course. A hole in one could win a Hyundai automobile. That evening we have some of the best live entertainment �Old El Paso�s Wild West Show� (Six Guns and Shady Lanes). Cost is $75 for food and drinks.
Friday Continuing Education and our famous Legislative Luncheon this year with DPS Col. Thomas Davis and Homeland Security Director Steve McGraw and senators and state representatives, Friday evening President�s
Gala, Saturday we end the session with Continuing Education and Saturday afternoon a trip to the Sunland Park Casino.
The price of the registration for the convention includes all events and hospitality rooms.
We also, for the first time ever, are inviting the organization members from the alarm, electronic access control, locksmith, and tali to attend our convention at our member�s rate. (Members will be verified.)
We have keynote speakers that are representatives and experts on security on the borders and homeland security. And as always, a conference highlight will be our annual Legislative Luncheon and President�s Gala. See the registration form and schedule of events in
the current issue of Managing Security Today. You also may register online or download the
form on our website [click
here].
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday our Hospitality room will be open with food and drinks and you will have the opportunity to meet our speakers, venders and be able to talk with members and non-members to exchange ideas, suggestions
(where the real business is
done).
As always the ASSIST goals continue to revolve around raising the standards and professionalism in our industry. Specific objectives include enforcing regulatory compliance by all security companies in the state, and halting operations of illegal security companies and individuals.
We must continue to raise our level of professionalism through aggressive educational programs and by developing and implementing new security methodologies and techniques designed to advance services and provide improved protection for security officers.
Mark your calendars! We look forward to having a fantastic conference and seeing you at the ASSIST Convention 2007 held at the Camino Real Hotel, El Paso, Texas, Oct. 4 through 6.
By getting involved and working together with all organization licensed under the Texas Private Security Bureau and Board,
we can continue to raise the standards and enhance the image of private security professionals. We must maintain and strengthen our strategic partnerships with government officials, the Texas Private Security Bureau Board, law enforcement agencies, and the professional educators of this state, this can be done by coming to our Convention 2007.
Sincerely,
Dave Scepanski
ASSIST Past President
Conference Coordinator
(915) 241-2669
[email protected]
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Dave Scepanski, editor/photographer of
Managing Security Today
Dave Scepanski is a native of Caseville, Mich. He joined the U.S. Army in 1959 and was in the medical field as a medical administrator for 23 years, serving in Vietnam in 1967 with the Surgeon General�s Office. He arrived and worked at William Beaumont General Hospital in 1976 and retired as a master sergeant in October 1980 in El Paso. Scepanski has two children, Dave and Christine Scepanski, and resides in El Paso with his wife, Anne.
Scepanski has been president of Sun City Security Service for 30 years, with experience and training in all aspects of corporate and industrial site security; hotel/motel security; and security for the trucking industry. Patrol service and other areas of security expertise include apartment complexes and shopping centers.
� Retired US Army 23 Years
� Licensed Private Investigator
� Treasurer of the El Paso Chapter of ASSIST (2000-2007)
� Vice-President of ASSIST (2001-2002)
� President of the Texas State Chapter of ASSIST (2002-2006)
� President of El Paso Police Foundation 2006 - Present
Professional Affiliations:
� American Society for Industrial Security USA
� American Society for Industrial Security, El Paso, Texas Chapter
� Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas
� Associated Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas,
El Paso, Texas Chapter
� Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
� Hotel Motel Association El Paso and Texas Chapter
� Law Enforcement and Private Security
� American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
� National Association of Chiefs of Police |
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