“Mass Notification and Situational Awareness – What You Need To Know”

	Speaker: Mr. William J. Sako              CEO, Sako & Associates, Inc. Bio: William Sako founded Sako & Associates, Inc. in 1974. It became one of the premier security, media technology and mass notification technology consulting firms in the nation. In 2001, the firm became a wholly owned subsidiary of the RJA Group, Inc., a global fire protection, life safety, code consulting and fire suppression consulting firm. The RJA Group now provides global fire, security, media technology and mass notification consulting with more than 250-employees in 18-domestic offices located across the U.S. and 3-international offices located in Shanghai, China; Macau, China; and Dubai, UAE. A pioneer in the security, media technology and mass notification field, Mr. Sako possesses a depth of expertise unmatched in the industry. He is an innovator who applies physical and technical principals to solve strategic, tactical, interoperability, situational awareness and operational challenges. His expertise spans from designing antiterrorism, force protection and integrated technical security measures and systems, to global security command control centers, to audio-visual and media technology facilities and systems for conference, training and entertainment venues, to enterprise distributed and master antenna systems, to global mass notification systems. He has led large-scale projects for both private and public sectors, for all levels of government, for military bases and embassy compounds, and for corporate office buildings, college campuses, hotels, residential, healthcare, research and banking facilities. Mr. Sako has more than 30 years of experience in security and communications disciplines. He has had oversight and direct responsibility for the successful conduct of more than 2,500 projects involving security and communications master planning, threat and risk assessments, programming, design, bidding, and implementation management. These projects represent well over a billion dollars in system design experience.
Session Description	Recent global emergency events demonstrate that regardless of the size or complexity of a building or campus of buildings, command and control needs to be centralized, highly coordinated, immediately responsive and employ interoperable technology. The range of emergency events can be challenging and range from accidental chemical spills and fires, to weather and public disturbances, to communication and utility interruptions, to shootings, the intentional release of biological agents and terrorist attack. The need to interface and make our security systems interoperable with fire protection and mass notification alerting systems is critical to responding to these emergency events and saving lives. Security and occupant safety is of critical importance in all buildings. In the past, fire protection (fire alarm and sprinkler systems) took top priority. In today’s world, the need to integrate security and fire protection systems and mass notification systems into a seamless Enterprise Command System is a major concern. One way of addressing the pressing Enterprise Command System concern is by creating an enterprise system that combines communications, alerting and security infrastructures with an emergency management response strategy that is capable of delivering real-time information and instructions to occupants, whether within a single building, over an entire campus or to locations worldwide. The ability for our security systems to provide early warnings with their sensor arrays and situational awareness combined with an ability to deliver building-specific, campus-wide and global alerting capabilities has become a top priority. This presentation offers an intelligent approach to designing mass notification systems and then creating appropriate interfaces to your security command and control and with fire protection systems to create an Enterprise Command System with enterprise emergency response capability.
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CPTED

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	Speaker:  Ronald A. Cundiff, CPP, CHPA Director of Safety, Security and Telecommunications Lake Forest Hospital Bio: Mr. Cundiff has been at Lake Forest Hospital for two and one half years. In addition to his position as Director of Safety, Security and Telecommunications, he chairs the hospital's safety Council and is co-chairman of the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Mr. Cundiff has a B.Sc. in Management and a M.Sc. in Health Services Administration. He is a board-certified Certified Protection Professional and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator. In addition to his tenure at Lake Forest hospital, he has over thirty-five years in the security field, including twenty-five years in Health Care. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety, of which he is a past president, ASIS International, and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, where he serves on the Public/Private Liaison committee. Mr. Cundiff retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel, serving on active duty as a Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and in the reserves in the Air Force Intelligence Service. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Lewis University, and teach in their Bachelors and Masters programs in Private Security/Loss Prevention Management, Public Safety Administration, and Criminal Justice.
Session Description	CPTED, or Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, has been defined as the “proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the fear and the incidence of crime, and an improvement in the quality of life.” It is a multi-disciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior, which has been used for years by law enforcement, security professionals, architects and planners here and around the world. CPTED strategies rely upon the ability to influence offender decisions that precede criminal acts. This program will explore the fundamental ideas of CPTED and how it is possible to use knowledge and creativity to design environments in ways that lessen or prevent crime in places of employment, schools, recreational areas and homes.
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Protection in Public Places

	Speaker: Steve Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI Bio:  Steve Layne is a nationally recognized leader in security management, emergency preparedness, violence prevention and physical security planning. He is a former police chief, criminal investigator, Military Police Captain, and public safety director, now operating a successful international consulting firm. A popular presenter with a unique and dynamic style, Mr. Layne emphasizes audience participation, role-playing, and practical problem solving, using an entertaining but professional approach. He has provided protection planning, risk assessment and training for over 400 private and public organizations across the United States and abroad. He has served as an instructor for the National Crime Prevention Institute, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy, Smithsonian National Conference, Federal Protective Service, and dozens of ASIS and other international security Conferences. Steve is a graduate of the FBI's Police Management program and the U.S. Army's Infantry Officer and Career Officer Military Police programs.
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Major Incident Planning

	Speaker: David Milen, Ph.D. Bioterrorism Coordinator, St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, Hammond, Indiana Dr. Milen is currently the Bioterrorism/Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. Margaret Mercy Health Care facilities in Hammond and Dyer, Indiana. As a former 10-year veteran on a fire department, he has trained hospital personnel in disaster preparedness, evacuation, and incident command procedures. Currently, he is training both management and staff on the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) at four facilities, developing disaster and evacuation plans for those facilities, and has recently been awarded with a community service education distinction due to his efforts in educating the local fire, police, and hospitals concerning disaster issues. He has published in both the United States and England regarding fire and disaster issues.
Session Description	David will discuss the emergency response, evacuation, coordinating agency response, and disaster plans that were put into effect in response to a flood at the hospital. He will talk about lessons learned and procedures that have been implemented since this disaster occurred.
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Trends in Modern Terrorism

	Speaker: Jack Plaxe Jack Plaxe is an independent antiterrorism consultant, trainer, researcher and open-source intelligence specialist. Since 1989, he has helped federal, state and local government agencies; public safety agencies; airports; rail terminals; corporations; and non-profits understand the terrorist threats facing their organization and develop protective strategies, training and exercises to minimize the risk. He is a member of various security professional associations, including ASIS International, the International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals, FBI InfraGard and others.
Session Description	Trends in Modern Terrorism: Terrorist weapons and tactics are dynamic and constantly evolving in response to a variety of internal and external factors. Understanding how and why this evolution is occurring is an essential element of the threat assessment upon which accurate vulnerability and risk assessment depend. This session will review recent domestic and international terrorist incidents to provide insights into the mindset of those who would try to harm us.
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	Speaker: Paul Timm President of RETA Security
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Workplace Violence - Key Note Speaker

	Speaker: Pamela Paziopoulos, J.D States Attorney Prosecutor Bio: An experienced domestic violence prosecutor for the Cook County State's Attorney's office. She has developed and presented countless training sessions and speeches regarding domestic violence and stalking to corporations, prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement agencies. Has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and the Oprah Winfrey show. Author of numerous articles on the topic of domestic violence and named one of the100 women making a difference in Chicago by Today's Chicago Woman.
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Counter Terrorism and the Role of the Private Sector

	Speaker: Susan Rose Intelligence Specialist Bio: Susan Rose is the Intelligence Specialist at the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to working for the Department of Justice, Ms. Rose was with the Department of Homeland Security, adjudicating requests for political asylum at the Chicago Asylum Office, and the Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. As a diplomat Ms. Rose served in U.S. Embassies in Brussels and Athens, the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, and the Bureau of European Affairs in Washington. Before going to work for the government, Ms. Rose was a television news producer, reporter and anchor. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University.
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Danger Between The Lines

	Speaker: Linda Spencer of LS Spencer and Associates, St. Charles, Illinois, is a certified Graphoanalyst with over 25 years of experience working with handwriting analysis in business and investigative matters. She holds a Master of Science degree from National-Louis University and is an international trainer for the DBTL (Danger Between The Lines) method of profiling for the potential of violence in personality.
Session Description	Danger Between The Lines will provide insight into high risk and potentially violent behavior. . The system was developed through a 10 year research study conducted at Hawaii State Hospital, introduced by Dennis Mee-Lee M.D. and under the direction of James F. Crane, PhD and Dennis G. McLaughlin, PhD and Kimon Iannetta, graphologist, using the handwriting of violent and non-violent psychiatric patients. The study revealed 124 graphic signs and their psychological implications which are divided into three categories that when used as directed can determine high risk potential in personality. Due to the increasing need to recognize violent potential before it manifests into action Linda will use the handwritings of two recent mass shooters to demonstrate the system and how it can be used to aid security professionals.
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Counter Surveillance and Ins and Outs of Dignitary Protection

	Speaker: Steve Just Vice President, P-For Inc. * 22 year retired Navy with over 21 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL. * Conducted Vulnerability Assessments worldwide for US Military installations * Evaluated U.S. anti-terrorism policies and procedures. * Conducted International training in over 40 countries to include; S.E Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. * Vetted U.S. State Department Instructor for Worldwide Personal Protection Services (WPPS) - High Threat Protection, * Vetted U.S. State Department Instructor Anti Terrorism Assistance Program for Very Important Person Protection (VIPP), and Surveillance Detection courses * Initiated, managed and conducted High Threat protection operations for VIP’s in Iraq and Afghanistan * Wrote, designed and developed course curriculum for college and U. S. State Dept. courses Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. * Vetted U.S. State Department Instructor for Worldwide Personal Protection Services (WPPS) - High Threat Protection * Vetted U.S. State Department Instructor Anti Terrorism Assistance Program for Very Important Person Protection (VIPP), and Surveillance Detection courses * Initiated, managed and conducted High Threat protection operations for VIP’s in Iraq and Afghanistan * Wrote, designed and developed course curriculum for college and U. S. State Dept. courses
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Pandemic Preparedness

	Speaker: Dr. Mark Cichon DO, FACEP, FACOEP Dr. Cichon is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Emergency Medical Services at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, IL. Dr. Cichon also serves as the Division Director, Emergency Medical Services and is the Medical Director of the Lifestar program. Dr. Cichon attended medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine/Midwestern University and completed his residency at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center specializing in Emergency Medicine.
Session Description	Dr. Cichon will speak about pandemic planning with a view toward how organizations can improve their overall level of preparedness
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