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Panelists:
Brian Strockis
Chief Oak Brook Police Department
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Brad Kessler
18th District Chicago Police Department
Council Member
Leo Schmitz
Chief of Police
Cook County Sheriff's Police Department
Title: Organized Retail Theft Rings Appearing More Aggressive
Description: Join us for an insightful and engaging forum exploring the current issues involving "Organized Retail Theft Rings Appearing More Aggressive. This event features distinguished panelists including Leo Schmitz; Chief Public Safety Cook County Sherriff's Department, Patrick Walsh and Brad Kessler; 18th District Chicago Police Department Committee Member who will share their expertise and experiences. The panel will be moderated by Chief Mitchell Davis III; Hazel Crest Police Department and past president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and network with peers committed to improving public safety.
Moderator:
Chief Mitchell Davis
Hazel Crest Police Department
Past President Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
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Speaker
Sean Ahrens, M.A., CPP, FSyl, CSC, BSCP
Schedule:
- Registration/Networking: 10:00 am
- 10:30 am - Call meeting to order
- 10:40 am - Legislative Update
- 10:50 am - Chairman's Remarks - Lawrence A. Doria
- 11:00 am - Outgoing President's Remarks - Elena Mostovoy
- 11:10am - Installation of 2024 - 2025 Officers and Directors
OFFICERS
Michael Potter - President
Apex3 Systems
- Steven Vitale - President- Elect
P4 Companies - Suzanne Monreal CPP
1st Vice-President
Titan Security - G. Michael Verden
2nd Vice-President
Lake Forest Group - Elena Mostovoy - Immediate Past President
Allied Universal
DIRECTORS - Craig Cudzilo - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Luke Hutsell - Garda World
- Sean Keating - Securitas
- Ernie Kuhnke CIPM
Cox Enterprises - Marc Maton - Chief Lemont Police Department
- Dan McDevitt - P4 Companies
- John O'Malley - William Blair
- David E. Pack - Titan Security
- Dinelia Smiles
Palmer House Hilton - James Taff CPP
Apex3 Systems - Valdimir Talley
Decatur Public School District 61 - Anthony Varchetto
Blue Star Security - Ronald T. Vasser
Vanguard Security - Lucio Ventura
Art Institute of Chicago - Brian Webber
Allied Universal - 11:20 am
- 2024/2025 President Remarks - Michael Potter CPP
- 2024/2025 President Remarks - Michael Potter CPP
- 11:25 am - Lunch served
- 12:15 pm - Presentation
Title: Social Engineering - Hacking the Human
Description: Social engineering, the art of building rapport for gaining access to a property or asset and is a significant threat to physical security. This presentation delves into the psychology behind social engineering attacks, examining the tactics used by malicious actors to exploit human vulnerabilities. Participants will gain insights into the various forms of social engineering and how to prevent or track these attacks. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of human behavior in the context of security, empowering them to better protect themselves and their organizations against social engineering attacks to their premise.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Psychological Principles: Participants will grasp fundamental psychological principles underpinning social engineering tactics, such as authority, reciprocity, and social proof, enabling them to recognize and counter manipulation attempts effectively.
- Recognizing Social Engineering Techniques: Attendees will learn to identify common social engineering techniques enhancing their ability to discern malicious intent in various scenarios.
- Building Resilience to Social Engineering Attacks: By exploring real-world case studies and practical strategies, participants will acquire essential skills to bolster their resilience against social engineering attacks, including challenging techniques, fostering a culture of security awareness, and establishing effective incident response procedures.
- Enhancing Communication and Awareness
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Illinois Security Professionals Association
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel
Regency Ballroom 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL
Award nomination submission deadline is September 15, 2024!
- Individual award nomination: Click Here
- Group award(2 or more people): Click Here
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Investigations Following the Use of
Force by Security Officers
Description: In today’s world, security officers
play a crucial role in maintaining safety and
order in various settings, from corporate
environments to public spaces. However,
when a security officer uses force, it is
essential to ensure that the incident is
thoroughly and objectively investigated.
An independent investigation following
the use of force by a security officer is
not just a best practice; it is a critical step
in maintaining public trust, ensuring
accountability, and upholding the integrity
of security operations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After attending the program, you will be able to:
1) Understand the Role and Importance of Independent Investigations
2) Identify Key Legal and Ethical Considerations That Necessitate the Use of Independent Investigations
3) Apply Best Practices for Conducting Independent Investigations.
Location: Maggiano's Little Italy
240 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL
Steven Wilder
Sorensen Wilder
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Title: TBD
Program Description:
On July 13, 2024, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman fired multiple shots at former President Donald J. Trump, wounding him and two others, and killing a spectator. Following this tragedy, the United States Secret Service came under heavy criticism for numerous oversights in the planning and implementation of security measures for the event. These miscalculations included, but were not limited to, pre-event briefings, technological deployments, counter surveillance, tactical assets, post locations, interoperable radio communications, and a multi-agency command center.
G. Michael Verden is a former Secret Service agent whose assignments included the Counter Assault Team (CAT) and Presidential Protective Division (PPD), among others. He has created, designed, and implemented security plans for campaign events of presidents and presidential candidates. Mike will walk us through the detailed planning for an outdoor campaign event beginning one week prior and how the lead agency coordinates with local, state and federal authorities to develop an integrated security plan. He’ll also share security deficiencies the investigations uncovered to identify what needs to be done to prevent history from repeating itself.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, the attendees will be able to:
· Know the security planning and preparation required for an event involving a presidential candidate including site walk-throughs, post assignments, perimeter boundaries, contingency planning, emergency response, security technologies, communications, and coordination between multiple authorities.
· Learn about the assailant’s behavior that preceded the incident, such as social media activity, online research, and digital communications. The review includes determination of a motive, pre-attack planning, site visits, firearms training, criminal history, work experience, and personal life.
· Discover what went wrong on the day of the attack including resources allocation, law enforcement synchronization, building access control, incident response, decision-making, contingency procedures, and evacuation movements.
· Understand the importance of coordination in post-incident investigative efforts, which relies on established partnerships with law enforcement and public safety officials at the local, state and federal levels, along with private sector entities to successfully investigate this crime.
Location: MAGGIANO'S Little Italy
240 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL
Speaker
Michael Verden
Founder The Lake Forest Group
Secret Service Agent (Ret.)
2nd Vice-President Illinois Security Professionals Association
