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Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2019
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Harold Patin
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements: Eric Amerland thanked those in attendance for joining us today for lunch and asked that everyone to remember to RSVP for the meetings.
New Business:
Kent Lirette swore in the 2019 ASIS chapter officers.
Eric reminded everyone that chapter and international dues are due and are considered delinquent if not paid by March 2019.
Eric announced that Rafael Goyeneche will be our speaker for our March 28, 2019 meeting.
Eric asked if anyone is interested in CPP certification to contact Joe Mato
Guest
Speaker: Louis Dabdoub
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Louis Dabdoub, Director of Incident Response at Entergy.
Louis gave his background and discussed the following information on incident response:
Entergy has approximately 15000 employees under Louis span of control for incident response.
Employees undergo year-round training
Louis discussed Incident Command Structure (ICS). ICS is a FEMA standard and also recognized by state and local authorities.
Louis explained that security professionals have to understand clients in the event of an emergency incident.
Louis explained Entergy’s planning:
Domestic terrorism can be difficult to contain.
All 15000 Entergy employees know what their role is during a storm or other event.
Each employee has a family plan.
All employees are trained on incident response.
Logistics to consider are sleep and food for employees and out of town contractors.
Entergy performs regular exercises to insure everyone is prepared. They review lessons learned so they do not make the same mistake again.
When rebuilding, Entergy has a mutual Assistance Agreement with other companies to assist.
After the storm or event, Entergy sends damage assessment workers to review and prioritize the damage. Some locations, (hospitals, fire/police stations, nursing homes, etc.) are prioritized. Then they repair and turn on what makes the most sense based on the damage.
Mr. Dabdoub took questions from the group.
Eric Amerland thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 PM ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meeting Minutes __________________________________________________________
August 29, 2018
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Harold Patin
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements: N/A
New Business:
Eric Amerland requested those attending the 2018 GSX Conference in Las Vegas to share information with the chapter at the next meeting.
Harold Patin mentioned Red Ribbon Week is coming in October. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Red Ribbon Week began after the kidnapping, torture, and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Camarena had been working undercover for Guadalajara, Mexico for over four years. His efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a multimillion-dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico. They kidnapped Camarena and his pilot, Captain Alfredo Zavala-Avelar (taken separately on the same day).
Guest Speaker: Chris Laborde
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Chris Laborde, Senior Transportation and Incident Management Planner at the New Orleans (LA) Regional Planning Commission (RPC).
Mr. Laborde gave a presentation on Continuity of Operations Plan:
Continuity of Operations Plan
¡ Not the plan -- the planning process
¡ Continuity plans based on daily operations
¡ Ensure essential functions
§ Across wide range of emergencies/events
¡ Bottom line: It’s good business!
¡ Tailor to your needs
¡ NO special format
¡ A plan everyone can understand
¡ Geared to others
¡ Consider social media as a communication tool
¡ Maintain a Test, Training, and Exercise (TT&E) program
¡ TT&E can be:
¡ Seminars, workshops, tabletops, games, drills, functional exercises, full-scale exercises
¡ Test on weekends and holidays
¡ Pre-plan and have your tools in place
¡ Protection Goals:
¡ Life
¡ Essential Facilities
¡ Equipment
¡ Vital Records
¡ Encourage employees to prepare & practice a family support plan
Key Questions
¡ What should be in your plan?
¡ Do you have communications in place where folks can call in for updated/status info?
¡ Do you have an out-of-area number for vendors, customers to call?
¡ Do you have multiple contact numbers for employees, vendors, apt dwellers, etc?
¡ How will you reconstitute your operations?
¡ Are your vital business files/records backed up, and readily available?
¡ Communications: do you have any old rotary dial phones or manual typewriters?
¡ Can your business operate via Telework and Alternate Work Locations?
¡ Who is Decision maker and back-up decision maker?
¡ Do you have a Continuity Program Mgr?
¡ Who takes continuity planning lead and is there an alternate?
¡ How critical is your service/product?
¡ Do you have enough “cash” on hand?
Temporary Site Issues
¡ Transportation
¡ Housing
¡ Food/Water/Sanitation
¡ Supplies to operate
¡ Security
¡ Medical
¡ Power to operate site
¡ Accommodations
¡ Family services
Developing a Personal Go Kit
¡ Some essential provisions of a go kit include:
§ Personal items and necessities
§ Cash
§ Financial and legal documents that cannot be replaced easily
§ An out-of-area point of contact, because telephone calls in the local area may be restricted during a wide scale emergency
¡ 3-day supply of nonperishable food
¡ 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
¡ Portable, battery-powered radio with extra batteries
¡ First aid kit and manual
¡ Sanitation and hygiene items
¡ Matches and waterproof container
¡ Whistle
¡ Extra clothing
¡ Cooking utensils and can opener
¡ Photocopies of credit and identification cards
¡ Cash
¡ Special needs items (e.g., prescriptions)
¡ Items for infants
¡ Whistle
¡ Extra clothing
¡ Cooking utensils and can opener
¡ Photocopies of credit and identification cards
¡ Cash
¡ Special needs items (e.g., prescriptions)
¡ Items for infants
¡ Other items to meet unique needs
Mr. Laborde shared the link www.ready.gov.
Mr. Laborde took questions from the presentation.
Eric Amerland thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting.
Eric noted the next regular meeting of the Chapter would be October 2018.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 PM
----------------------------------------------------- January 24, 2018
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Harold Patin
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements: N/A
New Business: Same chapter officers as 2017. There are other open chapter positions. Please see Peggy for additional information. Chapter and international dues are due.
Guest Speaker:
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker JPSO Sheriff Joseph Lopinto.
Sheriff Lopinto shared his background. He took classes at Delgado, then obtained an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, then obtained a Criminal Justice degree. He went to law school to become an attorney. Once he was an attorney, he remained a reserve deputy with the levee district
Sheriff Lopinto became the state representative for District 80, which allowed him to serve the Criminal Justice committee for nine years. It also allowed him to see the “big picture” on how the system works. As an attorney, Sheriff Lopinto represented several parishes in federal court. He also conducted lots of training.
Sheriff Lopinto became in-house counsel for JPSO. Former Sheriff, Newell Normand, asked Sheriff Lopinto to be Chief Deputy. When Normand left JPSO to host a radio show on WWL, he told Sheriff Lopinto he would be the next Sheriff.
Sheriff Lopinto said he is proud to represent law enforcement. Each day, he tries to make sure JPSO is doing better. Jefferson Parish has seen a 10% reduction in crime, and crimes are getting solved quicker. Sheriff Lopinto said forensics are faster – such as firearm ballistics, etc.
Sheriff Lopinto took questions and thanked us for the time to present. Eric thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting. Eric noted the next regular meeting of the chapter would be February 28, 2018. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM. ______________________________________
October 19, 2017
Location:
Southern University New Orleans University Conference Center, 6400 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126. POC:
Lester Millet III (985) 210-7518 / lmillet@portsl.com SA Corey Harris (504) 816-3145 / Corey.Harris@ic.fbi.gov Ron Martin (706) 360-1162 / ron@consullition.com Peter Vogt (504) 407-1280 / pvogt@csa-louisiana.org April Danos (985) 632-1114 / aprild@portfourchon.com Robert A. Fink (504) 734-4080 / robert.fink@spr.doe.gov 8:00 AM Arrival / Meet & Greet
8:10 AM Pledge of Allegiance / Opening Statements ( Dr. Igwe Udeh, Ron Martin, Peter Vogt) 8:30 AM InfraGard Louisiana Overview (Lester Millet III) 8:40 AM FBI Overview SAC Jeffrey S. Sallet 9:00 AM Break 9:10 AM Cyber Security & A Maritime Case For Collaboration (Christy Coffee / MPS-ISAO) 9:50 AM Break 10:00 AM “Dangers of the Dark Web” (Brandon Neff / Innove’ Strategy) 10:40 AM Break 10:50 AM DHS / Office of Cyber Security Resources ( Phil Constantin Jr. / Chad Adams) 11:00 PM “Internet of Things and the Convergence of IT and OT” (Peter Vogt / CSA) 12:00 PM Lunch FBI “Company Man Presentation” 1:00 PM “Layer 8 and Why People are the Most Important Security Tool” (Damon Small / NCC Group) 1:30 PM FBI New Orleans Cyber Task Force Overview ( SA Corey Harris) 2:00 PM Break 2:10 PM ICS Hacking Demo (Chris Shipp, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer, Strategic Petroleum Reserve) 3:00 PM InfraGard Louisiana I.T. Sector Chief Program (April Danos, Greater Lafourche Port Commission / Robert Fink, Flour Federal Petroleum Operations) 3:30 PM Closing Remarks ( Lester Millet III / SA Corey Harris) _____________________________________ Dear ASIS Greater New Orleans Chapter 29 Member,
The Post Office Box for Chapter 29 has been changed. The new mailing address is as follows: ASIS New Orleans Chapter 29 PO Box 231612 New Orleans, La. 70183 _____________________________________
Your Chapter has arranged a valuable tour of the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Telecommunications (911) Call Center.
The building can withstand 200 mile-per-hour winds and sustain a task force of 125 to 150 people for 14 days without any contact with the outside world. There are fully operating showers, laundry units and 88 beds on the second floor and another dormitory on the third. A contractor has been hired to cook meals on an emergency basis. Two generators power the building from the top floor -- one is hooked to Gretna's power grid and the other, as a matter of precaution, is attached to Harvey's. The building has its own water tank, and a ground well also has been excavated. The building is located at 910 Third St. in Gretna, Louisiana.
We will tour the EOC starting at 1:00 pm. At the completion of the EOC tour, we will proceed to the Emergency Telecommunications (911) Call Center. Space is limited so please RSVP early.
NOTE: Lunch is NOT included with this Program
Program date, time, and location
Date: Wednesday June 28th, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM Sharp
Location: Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center
910 3rd Street
Gretna, La. 70053
__________________________ April 19, 2017 On April 19, members of Chapter 29 were invited to the National WWII museum to tour the facility and have a personalized tour of security systems in place. Several members took advantage of the invitation and were treated to a glimpse of the operations infrastructure of the museum. The event was hosted by Mr. Paul Parrie, Associate Vice President, Operations, National WWI Museum. __________________________ Meeting Minutes March 29, 2017
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Harold Patin
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements: N/A
New Business: Eric congratulated member Kent Lirette on his position as ARVP. Kent gave an explanation of the role of an ARVP. Eric Amerland mentioned if anyone would be interested in a CPP study group, please let him or Joe know.
Guest Speaker:
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Darlene Cusanza, President/CEO Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.
Crimestoppers started in 1981. Darlene started 22 years ago. Darlene gave statistics that Crimestoppers serves 9 parishes, and 65% - 82% are from Orleans Parish. They received over 18,000 calls last year. Darlene stated that there is a general overall distrust of the criminal justice system. She said the biggest hurdle is acting on the tips.
Darlene discussed the Teen Peace Congress and Teen Leadership program. Both are designed to engage young people in current topics in an open environment.
Darlene discussed crime prevention programs with adults, such as Night out against Crime. Darlene also works closely with the victim’s families. She said they often feel like no one else cares. Darlene feels that working with the victim’s families is very rewarding.
Cusanza took questions and thanked us for the time to present. Eric thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting. Eric noted the next regular meeting of the chapter would be April and we were considering a WWII Museum security tour.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM. __________________________ Meeting Minutes February 22, 2017
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Harold Patin
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements:
Eric Amerland mentioned if anyone has speaker suggestions please let us know.
New Business:
No new business was discussed.
Guest Speaker:
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Craig M. Wiles, Associate Special Agent in Charge (SES), Drug Enforcement Administration, New Orleans Field Division.
Wiles started by giving his background. Wiles then provided statistics on opioid and heroin abuse. 146 people die every day from opioid overdose.
Wiles discussed the “Take Back” program which is a program designed to unused, unwanted prescription pills.
Wiles encouraged everyone to get in front of communities, organizations, and families to discuss the heroin epidemic.
Wiles showed part of a documentary called “Chasing the Dragon”, a documentary profiling some real heroin cases.
Wiles took questions and thanked us for the time to present. Wiles thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting. Eric noted the next regular meeting of the chapter would be March.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.
**************************************************** January 26th, 2017
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Kent Lirette
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements:
Eric Amerland mentioned an email would be sent announcing open ASIS positions to be filled.
Elections were held in December and the following officers were sworn in by past Chapter Chairman Kent Lirette: Chairman: Eric Amerland Vice Chairman: Peggy Kennedy Secretary: Joe Mato Treasurer: Bernard Mitchel
New Business:
The meeting venue was voted and changed to Cello’s and the meeting date was changed to Wednesdays.
Guest Speaker:
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Colonel John N. Fortunato, Public Information Officer, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Fortunato started by giving his background. He discussed a few high-profile cases including the Westwego police shooting and Malcolm Wallace murder in the N. Laurel area of Jefferson Parish.
Fortunato spoke about the success with license plate recognition system and further explained how it works. He shared that the system will automatically notify a local patrol officer if a stolen or BOLO vehicle is picked up.
Fortunato discussed the JPSO Central Intelligence Center (CIC). The CIC includes 49 officers who utilize software to help solve crimes. CopLink software is a huge database that can instantly make connections between suspects and phone numbers, addresses, known associates, bunk mates in prison, co-workers and a host of other associations. In addition, the software can search for types or colors of vehicles or partial license plate numbers from Jefferson Parish's 60 License Plate Recognition cameras, strategically placed throughout the parish.
Fortunato discussed the JPSO Crimetracker software which allows the public to check for crime in their local area.
Fortunato also discussed Geofencing, which picks up activity, posts, social media information on shootings, crime, etc.
Fortunato took questions and thanked us for the time to present.
Fortunato thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting. Eric noted the next regular meeting of the chapter would be February.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.
***************************************************************** Meeting Minutes September 29th, 2016
Meeting called to order at 12:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was led by Eric Amerland
Attendees introduced themselves.
Old Business/Announcements: Ron Martin provided an ASIS convention update. There were over 20,000 attendees and 700-800 vendors.
New Business: Eric & Ron discussed a committee to bring the ASIS convention to New Orleans. Eric asked for volunteers. Eric mentioned our last meeting of the year will be on October 27, 2016. Eric mentioned we will have a holiday party in December.
Guest Speaker:
Eric Amerland introduced our guest speaker Fabian P. Blache III, Executive Secretary & Chief Administrative Officer of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE).
Fabian started by giving his background. The mission of the foundation is to make New Orleans a safer city in which to live, work and visit. Fabian is working to turn credentials into licenses. His organization as implemented e-licensing, speeding up the process for licensing, etc. His organization has implemented metrics and reports with post-checks.
Fabian took questions and thanked us for the time to present.
Fabian thanked those in attendance for taking the time to come to the meeting. Eric noted the next regular meeting of the chapter would be October. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.
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