Recently, an article by our Chair Dr Tony Zalewski was published in Security Solutions (May/June) edition about exposures for organisations that fail to act or to effectively minimise risks associated with a terrorist incident.

The 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits event is to be conducted in Orlando, Florida, USA 12 -15 September 2016.

The International Crimes Database is an independent online public database comprising a large collection of decisions and judgements from national courts. Some content will be of interest to security leaders, especially those responsible for assessment of threats and vulnerabilities associated with international operations and travel.

The ASIS New South Wales Chapter 2016 Annual Conference entitled "I.T - The New Frontier of Security" was an outstanding success. With delegates from across Australia this high quality conference is a must for 2017.

The OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) recognise and reward companies and individuals across the security sector. Members of this Chapter, as security leaders are in a unique position to identify and promote outstanding performance.

The ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter invites you to a highly recommended breakfast event on retail security at University of Melbourne’s Law Building in Carlton. The Event is conducted on Tuesday 21 June 2016.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority has published its findings from the national review of security industry training. Issues highlighted include inconsistent licensing across states and territories, poor quality training and deficient assessments.

Crown casino security staff are under investigation for allegedly using excessive force in removing a patron from the casino according to media reports. This incident is subject to litigation in the County Court.

Making a difference is a primary objective of the ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter and security leaders can effectively contribute by participating in discussions on a variety of security-related issues and topics.