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Articles
& Press Releases (continued)
Legislative
update
Featured legislators: Senator Elliot Shapleigh and Congressman
Silvestre Reyes of Texas.
Border security
(By El Paso County Sheriff Leo Samaniego) - The unprotected border
is a federal responsibility that has been neglected. This everyday
occurrence means the locals will foot the bill and pay a heavy price
for protecting border residents.
Reducing crime
(By Ken Wimmer) - Crime Stoppers and security both have a community
responsibility to reduce crime. Many people believe that Crime
Stoppers is part of the police department. It is not.
Will your
corporation protect you?
(By Kent Hanszen) - Corporations are considered separate entities
under the law. But, when people do bad things expecting the
corporation to protect them, normal corporate separateness is
sometimes disregarded, or pierced.
Port and border
security
(By Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Leonard Jr. & ENS Kassandra Cinatl) - A lot
has happened since 9-11 � much of it is directly attributable to
the dedication of a large number of professionals who understand the
threats we currently face and know what must be done to improve our
overall security.
Training is
important issue for the security professional
(By Kaleb Brashear) - Continuing education serves as a great tool
for all of us to stay up-to-date on the current technologies
available, applicable security methods and state laws.
Professional
organization genuinely concerned about security clients
(By Liana Marquis) - After years of concern about the negative
images of private security companies, Mrs. Liana A. Marquis,
President/CEO of Ameritex Guard Services, realized there was a real
need for a truly professional organization that was genuinely
concerned with professional image and service to security clients
� she believed something had to be done.
Protecting yourself
from the departing employee - Part Two
(By Barry Greve) - A properly drafted non-compete agreement is an
important and effective tool to protect your business. However, a
poorly drafted agreement can have devastating implications.
Private Security
Bureau
(By Capt. Leonard Hinojosa) - I would like to introduce myself to
the members of ASSIST. My name is Leonard Hinojosa and on May 21, I
was assigned to the Texas Department of Public Safety�s Private
Security Bureau.
ASSIST history and
origins
(By Ann Ball) - When ASSIST was first formed, they had several
problems to combat, not the least of which was dealing with
unethical companies.
Fast response by
security officers credited with interrupting burglary, arrest of
suspect
Quick response by security officers responding to an Aug. 3,
early-morning alarm call at a Singleton Boulevard supermarket under
Dallas� new Verified Response Policy is being credited for
interrupting a burglary-in-progress and the apprehension and arrest
of one suspect.
LEAPS El Paso
By bringing dozens of local law enforcement and private security
officers together each month, the LEAPS program promotes trust,
mutual respect and openness among the program�s participants and
the agencies they represent.
LEAPS Dallas
The Dallas Police Department is very fortunate to have a number of
loyal volunteers who commit their time to community involvement and
contribute to the crime reduction. This loyalty is achieved due to
the openness of the department to private security and the Dallas
citizens.
LEAPS Houston
By meeting every other month, security professionals and law
enforcement professionals are getting a chance to interact with each
other off the street. It gives us all a chance to see how much we
have in common.
Border security -
the dawning of a new era
(By Chief Patrol Agent Victor Manjarez Jr.) - Unlike the days of
old, Americans can no longer take comfort in a passive approach to
its national security. The fact is that the safety of Americans at
home and abroad has forced its way into becoming our most pressing
concern in this day and age.
How your
'partnership' with ASSIST can help you help each other
(By Tina Peyton) - In our post-9/11 world, and with rising crime
rates in much of the country, there has never been more need for
trained security professionals able and willing to do their jobs as
though their lives depend on it � because they sometimes do. And
this is where your association with ASSIST can be an important part
of truly living up to the word �professional�.
Work locally, think
regionally
(By Bill Cue) - In my view, running a regional company is a lot like
running multiple local companies all at once. And while a large
regional company enjoys some benefits that size can afford, the
challenges for any company are much the same, as are the goals �
providing quality service to our customers and a rewarding career
for our employees.
An ounce of
prevention
(By Walt Roberts) - In January of 2009, the 81st session of the
Texas Legislature will begin. Where does ASSIST want to be?
Hopefully, at the front, leading causes for our profession and
business to prosper and protect the citizens of Texas.
Letters of Authority
(By Ken Wimmer) - If a business is within the state of Texas and
employs either commissioned or noncommissioned security officers to
protect its property, that business must have a Letter of Authority.
Myths of self
insurance
(By Josh Ring) - If a regional security firm is looking to cut their
insurance costs to be more competitive against the nationals, there
are a number of advantages they can employ.
Workers� Comp
Purchasing Group earns dividends for sixth consecutive year!
The success story continues for the El Dorado/ASSIST/ TBFAA
Workers� Compensation Purchasing Group as members earn a dividend
for the sixth consecutive year!
Assault against a
security officer
(By Jeff Moore) - In this article I would like to again address the
assault law, due to some minor confusion that is still out there.
Hopefully, this will better explain the law that was passed for
assault on a security officer.
Convention 2007 El
Paso
(By Dave Scepanski) - 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.
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