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ASIS
International (ASIS) is the preeminent
organization for security professionals,
with more than 33,000 members worldwide.
Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to
increasing the effectiveness and
productivity of security professionals by
developing educational programs and
materials that address broad security
interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar
and Exhibits, as well as specific security
topics. ASIS also advocates the role and
value of the security management profession
to business, the media, governmental
entities, and the public. By providing
members and the security community with
access to a full range of programs and
services, and by publishing the industry's
number one magazine -
Security Management - ASIS leads the
way for advanced and improved security
performance.
Facts about
ASIS:
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Founded: 1955
- Members:
approx. 33,000
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Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
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Volunteer Councils: 33
- Board of
Directors: 16 members
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Volunteer and Executive Leaders
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Headquarters Staff: More than 70
full-time staff
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ASIS Certifications: ASIS
administers three certifications
programs. The Certified Protection
Professional (CPP) designation indicates
board certification in security
management, and is recognized worldwide
as the highest recognition accorded a
security practitioner. Two technical
certifications have been added recently:
the Physical Security Professional (PSP)
and the Professional Certified
Investigator (PCI).
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ASIS Foundation: Incorporated in
1966. Funds and manages endowments for a
wide range of academic, strategic, and
professional development activities, and
sponsors security industry reports and
research, such as a newly commissioned
study, Overview of the Security
Industry, planned for publication in
2004.
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ASIS International Annual Seminar and
Exhibits: The world's most
comprehensive educational and networking
event in the security industry.
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Our Chapter meets on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the
month. These meetings are sometimes held at
different locations, so please see our
Calendar of Events
page for the most up-to-date information.
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