Executive Security – Proud Sponsor of BOMA Advocacy Day

BOMA members from around the state of Texas headed for Austin on February 26th and 27th to lobby the State Legislature on issues of importance to the commercial real estate industry. Members who participated in the Texas BOMA Legislative Advocacy Day took part in a half-day training session on effective lobbying and issues briefing, followed by a reception featuring a speech by Senator John Whitmire.

The following day members visited the Capitol and delivered BOMA’s key message points to members of the State Legislature. BOMA members were recognized by both the Texas State House and Senate during active sessions.

Executive Security was proud to be a sponsor of BOMA Advocacy Day for the third straight session. ESS had representatives from Austin, San Antonio and Houston in attendance.

Identity Theft Precautions for Everyday Living

Identity theft has now filtered down to “common” criminal status. See the Wall Street Journal’s article outlining the wide range of common activities identity theft is used for. The article also provides tips for avoiding identity thefts and discusses why it is better to use credit cards instead of debit cards when making online purchases.

For more information please click this link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117150612156409392.html

Bryan-College Station Apartment Association PAC Bowling Tournament

Johnny Atkinson and Bonnie Bright represented Executive Security at the Bryan/College Station Apartment Association PAC Tournament on March 6th. Lots of fun was had for a good cause!

Thank you to everyone who attended our first San Antonio Happy Hour at Stonewerks! Be On Look Out for the next Executive Security Happy Hour in your city!

Danger Signs

Workplace-violence offenders almost always give off warning signs that they are capable of explosive violence, and such offenders are typically below the age of 40, have poor social skills, do not react well to criticism, and are often the victims of teasing. They may swear under their breath, talk about how they would like to beat up a co-worker, or have violent reactions to small incidents. Workplace violence expert Paul Viollis, president of Risk Control Strategies, says that workplace violence is preventable, and he advises workers to report warning signs to management. "One of the things about the workplace-violence offender is that they are very consistent," he says. "To someone who doesn't have an educated eye, it's next to impossible to diagnose." But those warning signs become very clear once employees are educated about them, Viollis says. Thus, employees should receive ongoing training to spot these warning signs, and employers should install a confidential process that allows employees to report incidents. At JPMorgan Chase, the company's policies not only address appropriate workplace behavior, they provide a list of warning signs to be on the lookout for and prohibit employees from having weapons.

Source: Asbury Park Press

Airport Screeners to Get AMBER Alerts

The nation's 43,000 airport security screeners will get notices and photos of abducted children as part of the AMBER Alert network's quest to find missing people. Screeners will be looking to stop abductors from taking children on planes. AMBER alerts are abduction notices sent to authorities and to media outlets, asking for help in locating a missing child. Airports are going to start receiving the bulletins starting today. "This can be tremendously effective," said Ernie Allen, president of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which helps disseminate the alerts. "You're talking about 43,000 TSA officers around the country." TSA screeners check two million people a day at about 450 commercial airports around the USA. "The goal is to get that [alert] to TSA officers within minutes," said Gale Rossides, a TSA associate administrator. Screeners "meet so many children every day, they may actually notice something that's out of character with a child." The TSA effort is the first time AMBER Alerts will go directly to airports, Allen said.

Source: usatoday (02/07/07)

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“Victory is the avoidance of being crushed.” – The Duke of Wellington