Recently, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision that reminds employers to always take active steps to protect the mental health and safety of their employees.

The Victorian Court of Appeal has upheld the admissibility of evidence derived from a phone that was seized and searched by police without a warrant.

The NYPD established a SHIELD program after September 2001 to further minimise risks associated with terror and violence. The program is a two-way street in that the NYPD relies on information exchange between the public and private policing sectors i.e. private security.

Thanks to our colleagues at ASIAL, they advise - The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in the 4 yearly review of modern awards entitled "Security Services Industry Award 2010 [2018] FWCFB 6755"

The ASIS International Foundation is providing an opportunity for one individual from the Chapter as a candidate for an ASIS CPP Certification with the gift of a complimentary CPP exam.

Although crime reports of burglary and home invasions are down on the last two years, the pending Victorian government elections appear based upon the fear of crime and law and order.

We advise you register early for the ASIS Leadership Breakfast, an event presented by two leaders from ASIS International who are flying out from the US to support your Chapter.

This special report highlights the importance of the security guarding sector as a vital piece of the national security puzzle that has not been drawn into Australia's counter-terrorism planning. The report was launched 19 October 2018 by Senator Reynolds the Assistant Minister for Home Affairs.

The ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter "Strategic Plan 2018-2020" has been updated to reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence. The Plan can be accessed within the Members Area of this website under Member Resources.

The Executive Committee continues to refine its activities with a new approach for meetings in 2019. In total , it is planned to have seven Executive Committee meetings with four of them attached to breakfast events. This approach is intended to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.