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Chairman’s Message Dear Boston Chapter Members: I trust that all of you are having an enjoyable and at least somewhat relaxing summer. I know some of you joined over 100 colleagues and their families from other chapters and IAHSS for the Region 18 Summer Outing at the July 24 PawSox game. This is a growing annual event that I hope more of us can attend next year. How can you go wrong with an all you can eat BBQ and some good baseball? Many thanks to our regional Vice President, Bob Johnson, for lining this up again. While we may take an annual summer sabbatical from our monthly meetings your Executive Board remains hard at work planning the fall and winter schedule. As we resume our monthly meetings in September we will join Infraguard for a joint meeting at the Sheraton Newton. The topic will be Cyber Security and the FBI CART Program. Plan to join us on October 22 nd for our luncheon meeting at the UMASS Club. Stay tuned for more information. You should have received your Manning Scholarship nomination mailing by now. If yours was lost in the mail you can find information and an application in the July newsletter posted on the web site. November 5 th is the date for our first law enforcement / military to private sector transition seminar. This seminar will provide those thinking about making the jump to private sector security with valuable information on opportunities, hot private security topics, interview tips, and “lessons learned” from those who have made a successful transition. Look for more information in September as details are finalized and help us spread the word to our public sector colleagues. If you are heading to Anaheim for the Annual Seminars and exhibits and would like to connect with Boston Chapter colleagues, send me your name and contact information. I will assemble a list and distribute it to all respondents before September 20 th . Last but not least, the nomination of officers for our 2010 Board will open at our September meeting. Please give seri- ous consideration to serving the Chapter by running for elected office. Elected offices are Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Marty Patnaude and Phil Stewart have volunteered to serve as the nominating committee and you will hear more from them soon. See you in September, Sincerely, Craig McQuate, CPP

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C h a i r m a n ’s Message

Dear Boston Chapter Members:

I trust that all of you are having an enjoyable and at least somewhat relaxing summer. I know someof you joined over 100 colleagues and their families from other chapters and IAHSS for the Region18 Summer Outing at the July 24 PawSox game. This is a growing annual event that I hope moreof us can attend next year. How can you go wrong with an all you can eat BBQ and some goodbaseball? Many thanks to our regional Vice President, Bob Johnson, for lining this up again.

While we may take an annual summer sabbatical from our monthly meetings your Executive Boardremains hard at work planning the fall and winter schedule. As we resume our monthly meetings in

September we will join Infraguard for a joint meeting at the Sheraton Newton. The topic will be Cyber Security and theFBI CART Program. Plan to join us on October 22nd for our luncheon meeting at the UMASS Club. Stay tuned formore information.

You should have received your Manning Scholarship nomination mailing by now. If yours was lost in the mail you canfind information and an application in the July newsletter posted on the web site.

November 5th is the date for our first law enforcement / military to private sector transition seminar. This seminar willprovide those thinking about making the jump to private sector security with valuable information on opportunities, hotprivate security topics, interview tips, and “lessons learned” from those who have made a successful transition. Look formore information in September as details are finalized and help us spread the word to our public sector colleagues.

If you are heading to Anaheim for the Annual Seminars and exhibits and would like to connect with Boston Chaptercolleagues, send me your name and contact information. I will assemble a list and distribute it to all respondents beforeSeptember 20th.

Last but not least, the nomination of officers for our 2010 Board will open at our September meeting. Please give seri-ous consideration to serving the Chapter by running for elected office. Elected offices are Chair, Vice Chair, Secretaryand Treasurer. Marty Patnaude and Phil Stewart have volunteered to serve as the nominating committee and you willhear more from them soon.

See you in September,

Sincerely,

Craig McQuate, CPP

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Upcoming Events 2

Dumbest Criminals 2

ASIS Membership Program 3

Treasurer’s Report 3

Canidates for the Manning Fund 4

Manning Fund Application 5

Reverse Mortgage Scams 6

The Un-Comfort Zone 7

Enterprise Security Risk 8

New Legislation 9

911 Multi-Line Phone Reg. 10

Officer/Chairpersons 11

Sep 7-11 ISO 2800 Lead Auditor Course Melbourn, Australia

Sep 18-19 Pre-Seminar CPP, PSP, and PCI Reviews Anaheim, CA(Visit www.asis-online.org for a full listing of pre-seminar offerings.)

Sep 21-24 ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits Anaheim, CA

Oct 26-27 Enhance Violence Assessment and Management Las Vegas, NV

Oct 26-29 CCTV Las Vegas, NV

Oct 26-29 Active Shooter, Prevention, Intervention, and Response Las Vegas, NV

Webinars:

Oct 21 Social Network Sites

Sep 17 Dinner Meeting —Cyber Security and the FBI Cart Prog. Sheraton Newton Hotel,Joint meeting with Infragard Newton, MA

Oct 22 Lunch Meeting—Guest Speaker, TBA UMass Club, Boston, MA

Nov 19 Dinner Meeting —Presentation of Goodman and Manning Location TBAScholarships and Officer Nominations

Dec No Meeting

Upcoming Local Events

ASIS National Events

Table of Contents

Monthly Spotlight

To celebrate our members, the Security Beacon would liketo include a column to highlight an active member of theBoston Chapter. Please send all nominations to JenniferGoba at [email protected] or contact at 617-724-3036

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Treasurer’s Report:July 2009

OPERATING ACCOUNTSTARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$76,822.52

INCOME

Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125.00EXPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$850.00TOTAL INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$975.00

EXPENSESNewsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,878.95Web Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$349.45Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$72.00Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1400.00Bank Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.44Golf Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,911.60EXPO Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$314.98Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$657.00Office Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150.10TOTAL EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . .$15,759.51

ENDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . .$62,038.01

INTERNET CHECKING ACCTOUNT

Starting Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$682.47

Transfers In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expenses/Transfers Out . . . . . . . . . . . . .$197.95

ENDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . .$484.52

MANNING FUND

Starting Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,092.42

Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.39

Ending Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,093.81

GOODMAN ACCOUNT

SStarting Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,772.10

Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.98

ENDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . .$8,775.08

Citizens Investment Services Account

Starting Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,188.65

Change in Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,610.81

ENDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . .$31,799.46

In a tough economy with the needfor security on the rise, securitypractitioners need a solid network of peers, a lifeline to top-notch edu-cation and certification, the latestinformation, and emerging trends. Inshort, they need ASIS International,the preeminent organization formore than 37,000 security profes-sionals worldwide.

By participating in the 2009 ReachOut! Member-Get-A-MemberProgram, you’ll be helping yourcolleagues get connected–and youcould be rewarded for your efforts.Recruit new members from January1 through November 30, 2009 andyou have the potential to earn valu-able awards.

Awards for Individuals

The following awards apply torecruiting all new members(except students):

• Recruit 5: $125 credit toward ASIS professional development programs* or ASIS-published books.

• Recruit 10: $300 credit toward ASIS professional development programs* or ASIS-published books.

• Recruit 15: One free, full (four-day) registration to the ASIS 2010 Annual Seminar and Exhibits (a $795 value!)

Recruit individuals in the Studentcategory and earn these rewards:

• Recruit 10: $150 credit toward ASIS professional development programs* or ASIS-published books.

• A Certificate of Honorable Mention will be awarded to the individual bringing in the highest number of new student members over 10.

* Applies to 2010 ClassroomPrograms, Annual Seminar andExhibits, or one of the internationalconferences in Europe, the MiddleEast, and Asia. Does not include theWharton/ASIS Program for SecurityExecutives or eLearning programs.

And chapters can earn valuableawards too!

Getting Started

Follow these three easy steps:1. Read the Rules and Regulations.2. Check out the Recruiter Kit for

the applications and resources you will need.

3. Start recruiting!

Questions? Check out the FAQs oremail us at: [email protected].

Tell your colleagues what youalready know-joining ASIS is one ofthe best career decisions a securityprofessional can make!

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I know most of you are busyon va c ation or planning for onebut please take a little bit oftime to read this and followup on the request.

The Chapter has significantfunds available for awards forthe purposes of Scholarship,Mentorship and Charities. It isimpossible to give money likethis away if no one applies for it.

First let’s deal with theScholarship — the sponsor mustbe an ASIS member and theapplicant must be related, [sonor daughter, spouse, grandpar-ent, the member himself orgrandchild]. Do you havesomeone in your family attend-ing school this year that mightbenefit from a noteworthy

Canidates for the 2009 Manning Leadership Fund Michael J. Pepe, Manning Scholarship Chairman

scholarship to offset the high costof education? They only need tobe enrolled in an accredited insti-tution and their major field ofinterest does not have to be security related.

Second, funds for Mentorship arealso considered for those whohave encouraged others to betterthemselves such as counseling,re c ruiting more ASIS members orin some way passing on their ab i l -ities and wisdom to others .Sponsor someone who has beenyour mentor or even self-nominat eif you are the mentor. Naturallywe need to know how the fundswould be utilized be it taking aneeded course to furtheryour/their professionalism[includes enrollment fees, traveland per diem].

Finally, Charities may also bethe recipient especially thesmaller ones that do not get the‘big press’. Within this defini-tion are worthy causes such asramps for handicapped to entertheir home, unmet needs of LawEnforcement or Public Serviceagencies especially things result-ing from losses or natural disas-ters anywhere in the U.S. Useyour imagination and tell usabout them.

Please make a copy of the appli-cation form on the followingpage and nominate a canidatefor the Mannning LeadershipFund. Start on yours today andreturn it quickly so the evaluat-ing committee can give yourcanidate proper consideration.

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John P. Manning Leadership Fund Award Nomination Form

Nomination For: ______________________________________________________________________

NomineePerson or Charity: ________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________Telephone Number (Home or School):_________________________________________________

o Mentoring o Scholarship o Charity (Check one)

Narrative Statement Explaining why your nominee should receive the Manning Award.

Mentorship - How has the candidate helped other professionals in furthering/starting their career in Security.How does the nominee plan to apply any Award toward the enhancement of their career.

Scholarships -State how you are related to the nominee and what post secondary institution has accepted the nominee. Furnish secondary school cumulative average and rank in class,major, security courses taken, memberships, and community activities.

Charity - Furnish some specifics as to why this particular charity was chosen to include specific use for the monies if known.

Sponsor (Must be an ASIS Member) Use extra sheets if necessary.

Name: ________________________________________ ASIS Member # ____________________Affiliation: _______________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________________Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________

Mail To: The Manning Fund Committee Chairman: Michael J. Pepe, Area Manager Day & Zimmermann, 185 Alewifebrook Parkway, Cambridge MA 02138

Deadline for submission is: 15 September

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Reverse Mortgage ScamsFBI/HUD

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Master's in Security Management

The Master of Arts in Security Management (MSM) at Anna Maria College wasdeveloped for the working professional seeking to enhance his/her professional knowl-edge, as well as for persons seeking the necessary knowledge to make a career change.It is designed to equip individuals who will be working in the security profession andconcentrates on areas such as Security Management, Legal Aspects and Liability,Information Security, Physical Security, Crime Prevention, and Investigations.Students will also study issues related to Homeland Security including terrorism, crisismanagement and emergency planning as they relate to protection of people, businessassets, and intellectual property. Students in the MSM program have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Industrial Security, High Technology, Hospital Security,Campus/School Security, Transportation Security, Retail Security, and many others.

Completion of the MSM program will require the completion of thirty-six credits.Students may either complete twelve courses or ten courses along with a six creditthesis.

For further information please contact: Dr. Marcel F. Beausoleil, Program Director at 508-849-3378/[email protected] or Office of Graduate & Continuing Education [email protected] 508-849-3234

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA 88 Prescott Street Worcester, MA www.annamaria.edu

Brighter futures start with Anna Maria College

The FBI and the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban development Officeof the Inspector General (HUD-OIG)urge consumers, in particular senior cit-izens, to be very attentive when lookingat reverse mortgage products. Reversemortgages or Home Equity ConversionMortgages (HECM) as they may becalled, have increased more then 1,300percents between 1999 and 2008. Thistype of increase has also provided moreopportunities for fraud perpetrators.

Reverse mortgage scams may perpetrat-ed by professionals in a range of realestate, financial services, and like enti-ties to steal equity from the property ofan unsuspecting individual, generallysenior citizens. Local churches, invest-ment seminars, and mailing advertise-ments, not to mention television andradio, have also been involved withreverse mortgage scams.

The attraction to senior citizens is thatthey are generally offered free homes,investment opportunities, and foreclo-sure or refinance assistance, a temptingoffer as most are living on a fixedincome.

A legitimate HECM loan is insured bythe Federal Housing Authority (FHA).It allows eligible homeowners toaccess their home's equity withoutincurring a monthly payment. To beeligible, homeowners must be 62 yearsor older, occupy their property as pri-mary residence, and have a small mort-gage balance.

Below are some tips to avoid becominga victim:• Do not respond to unsolicited

advertisements• Be suspicious of anyone or offer

that states you can own a home with no down payment

• Before signing, ensure you understand entire document

• Do not accept payment for a home you did not purchase

• Seek out your own reverse mortgage counselor

If you have been a victim of this scamand want to file a complaint, pleasesubmit information through the HUDelectronic tip line or through your localFBI office. Please visit:www.hud.gov/complaints/fraud

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The Un-Comfort Zoneby Robert Wilson, www.jumpstartyourmeeting.com

MorePowerfulthan YouKnow

“Writing isnot a job; it’sa hobby!”thundered myfather when Itold him my

plans for college. “You need to get aprofession: medicine, law, engineer-ing or accounting.”

I cheerlessly acquiesced and enrolledin a Pre-Med program, but at the endof my first year, after strugglingthrough Chemistry, I changed mymajor to Philosophy. When I toldDad, he grunted, “That and a dimewill get you a cup of coffee.” Hepassed away shortly after that but hiswords echoed in the back of mymind for years.

After graduation I searched for a jobin writing. At the same time, I wroteshort stories like crazy, and sentthem off to dozens of magazines.Years passed and I failed to find ajob in writing, so I supported myselfby waiting tables and bartending.Meanwhile, rejection letters from themagazines began piling up, and Iwas beginning to get discouraged.

Then one day, I met a friend for abeer in a bar near the campus of myalma mater. When I visited the rest-room, some graffiti written on thewall with an arrow pointing to thetoilet paper dispenser caught my eye.It read: “Bachelor of Arts Degrees -take only one, please!” Rather thanlaugh, I grimaced and thought, “Boy,does that sound like my Dad.”

Five years had gone by, and otherthan a few freelance jobs writingadvertising copy, I had not made apenny from writing. I was beginningto re-think my life, when I recalledthe encouraging words from myninth grade English teacher.

She had assigned my class with sev-eral essays to write. I rememberedthe glowing paragraphs of praise shewrote in bright red ink at the top ofall my papers. There must have beena dozen of those compositions, andjust recalling them gave me hope. I thought, “At least one person in theworld believes in my writing.”

It was just the encouragement Ineeded, and I doubled my efforts tofind work. Soon I was getting a greatdeal more freelance work. Enoughthat I was able to quit working inrestaurants. Enough to make a downpayment on a house. Then wheneverI needed a boost in confidence, Iwould think again of those dozenglowing paragraphs of praise writtenin bright red ink at the top of myessay papers.

Suddenly everything seemed to gel.I sold my first book; I won severalvery important advertising awards;and three colleges were asking me toteach a class in copywriting. I wasfeeling very grateful and once againthought of my ninth grade Englishteacher and those glowing para-graphs of praise written in bright redink. I decided to look her up andgive her a call.

When I got her on the phone my firstshock was that she did not rememberme. I was certain I had been one ofher favorites. My second was when

she told me that she never wroteparagraphs of praise. “There weresimply too many papers to grade towrite more than a word or two,” Shesaid. “I would write ‘Nice Work’‘Good Job’ but never anythingmore.”Unconvinced, when I got off thephone, I went up to the attic and dugout the box that held my old schoolwork (yes, it's true - I'm a total packrat - especially when it comes tothings I've written!). It took a while,but I finally found those old papers.She was right; there were no para-graphs. And, there was far less than a dozen - only two. About the onlything I remembered correctly was thebright red ink. I did, however, ratemore than one or two words. On thefirst one she wrote, “Nicely written -well thought out.” On the other,“Good Sense of Humor!”

Nine words. Nine little words thatwere so heartening that over the next15 years they grew into hundreds inmy mind. Nine words that motivatedme to stick to my dreams. My point?Even the least bit of praise can bepowerfully motivating. So, don'tkeep it in - use your power!

Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. is a motiva -tional speaker and humorist. Heworks with companies that want tobe more competitive and with peoplewho want to think like innovators.For more information on Robert'sprograms please visit www.jumpstar -tyourmeeting.com.

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What do You know about Enterprise Security Risk Management?by Dick Parry, CPP, CISM, Vice Chair, Boston Chapter

Enterprise Security RiskManagement and Convergence.What are they? Are they the same?Different? I suppose reasonablepeople could argue either side. Tome, they seem to have become syn-onymous. Unfortunately, they alsoseem to be overused and misunder-stood.

Which ever term you chose to use,these terms are about amalgamatingtraditional operational (or “physi-cal”) security and logical (or “IT”)security measures. It is somethingthat security professionals cannotignore if they are to be truly success-ful in their roles. While thoseresponsible for the brick and mortarlocations may have different agendasthan those that manage the firewalls,no security discipline can standalone in identifying and protectingan organization from its risks. Andface it; our jobs are first and fore-most about risk management!

It is only when the various expertswork collectively and cooperatively,respecting the value that each bringsto the table, that the risk of the enter-prise can be evaluated, understood,and addressed. However, the degreeto which “convergence” occurs in anorganization is dependent uponmany things and may take manyforms. In some cases convergencemay be the assimilation of separateorganizations into a single unit. Inothers it may the development of a“council” or “committee” whichmeets to discuss and assess theseissues. The personality of individu-als, the nature of the business and itsrisk “appetite,” as well as the reputa-tions of the departments who are

involved in risk management, allcontribute to the methodology andmodel of a “converged” organization.

Recognizing that the future of effec-tive risk management was in a con-verged model of security controls,ASIS International, the InformationSecurity Audit and ControlAssociation, (ISACA) and theInformation Systems SecurityAssociation (ISSA) banded togetherin 2005 to form The Alliance forEnterprise Security RiskManagement (AESRM):

(From the AESRM website AESRM -Alliance for Enterprise Security RiskManagement)

“The Alliance for Enterprise SecurityRisk Management (AESRM) wasformed by three leading internationalsecurity associations: ASISInternational, ISACA and theInformation Systems SecurityAssociation (ISSA). The alliancebrought together more than 90,000global security professionals withbroad security backgrounds and skillsto address the significant increaseand complexity of security-relatedrisks to international commerce fromterrorism, cyber attacks, Internetviruses, theft, fraud, extortion andother threats.

It is clear from this list of security-related risks that management nowmust deal with security challengesthat are unlike any that have beenexperienced before. There is nolonger the luxury of dealing withsmall, contained risks. Instead, man-agement must contend with risks thatare often international in scope, cross

multiple areas of security expertiseand can quickly impact the good rep-utation, finances or network presenceof the organization.

In addition to this, governmentsaround the world are feeling the needto create a stable business environ-ment and protect individual privacyby legislating security and integrity.Legislative and regulatory require-ments are having an increasingly sig-nificant impact on both the biggerpicture of how the business is man-aged as well as the everyday detailsof prioritizing and undertaking activi-ties.

A movement toward convergence ofsecurity has arisen to deal with theincreasing complexity and cross-dis-ciplinary nature of today's challenges.To ensure the full advantages of thisdisciplinary convergence, there is aneed to prepare security professionalsfor new roles, heightened responsibil-ities and an expanded mastery ofcomplex business risk management.It is to help educate individuals andenterprises on the advantages andchallenges of security convergencethat AESRM was formed.”

The AESRM website contains someexcellent information for those newto ERM as well as to those of us whoare “old dogs.” In September wewill hold a joint meeting withInfragard. Many of their membershave extensive technical securityknowledge and backgrounds. Whynot use this meeting as an opportuni-ty to meet new colleagues and per-haps have some interestingexchanges about ESRM?

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HR1409 is a legislative bill presentedin March, 2009, which will amend theNational Labor Relations Act to estab-lish an efficient system to enableemployees to form, join, or assist labororganizations to provide for mandatoryinjunctions for unfair labor practicesduring organizing efforts, and for otherpurposes."[

This bill (aka “card check”) wouldchange the rules governing the forma-tion of unions, the way first contractsbetween unions and employers arenegotiated, and how employees’ rightsare enforced.

Under the bill, workers would be ableto decide whether to hold a secret bal-lot vote on union formation after amajority of employees have signedunion authorization cards, or to havethe union certified based on the cardsalone. Under the current rules,employers have the power to makethat decision. The bill also designatesa time line for first contracts to bedrawn up between unions and employ-ees and stipulates that if no deal isreached within 120 days, an arbitrationpanel will render a decision that willbe binding for two years. Finally, itwould increase the fines employersmust pay if found guilty of violatingtheir employees' right to unionize.

This bill is organized labor’s numberone legislative priority, and it is vigor-ously opposed by the business lobby.Democratic leader are expected tobring it to a vote in the Senate some-time this summer. The big questionregarding its passage is whether or not

the Democrats can find 60 votes infavor of breaking an inevitableRepublican filibuster. The Senate ver-sion is S. 560.

Below is a summary provided by theOffice of the Committee on Educationand Labor Democrats.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE FREECHOICE ACT

1. Certification on the Basis ofSigned Authorizations (majoritysign-up): Provides for certification ofa union as the bargaining representa-tive if the National Labor RelationsBoard finds that a majority of employ-ees in an appropriate unit has signedauthorizations designating the union asits bargaining representative. Requiresthe Board to develop model authoriza-tion language and procedures for estab-lishing the validity of signed authoriza-tions. Under current law, employerscan require unions to go through one-sided, time consuming elections as acondition of being certified as bargain-ing representatives. Such electionsbecome the focal point of employerefforts to frustrate the right of workersto organize.

2. First Contract Mediation andArbitration: Provides that if anemployer and a union are engaged inbargaining for their first contract andare unable to reach agreement within90 days, either party may refer the dis-pute to the Federal Mediation andConciliation Service (FMCS) for medi-ation. If the FMCS has been unable tobring the parties to agreement after 30days of mediation the dispute will bereferred to arbitration and the results of the arbitration shall be binding onthe parties for two years. Time limitsmay be extended by mutual agreementof the parties. Under current law,employers have a duty to bargain ingood faith, but are under no obligation

New Legislation www.opencongress.com

to reach agreement. As a result, arecent study found that 34% of unionelection victories had not resulted in afirst contract.

3. Stronger Penalties for ViolationsWhile Employees are Attempting toOrganize or Obtain a FirstContract: Makes the following newprovisions applicable to violations ofthe National Labor Relations Act com-mitted by employers against employ-ees during any period while employeesare attempting to organize a union ornegotiate a first contract with theemployer:

a. Mandatory Applications forInjunctions: Provides that just as theNLRB is required to seek a federalcourt injunction against a union when-ever there is reasonable cause tobelieve that the union has violated thesecondary boycott prohibitions in theAct, the NLRB must seek a federalcourt injunction against an employerwhenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the employer has dis-charged or discriminated againstemployees, threatened to discharge or discriminate against employees, orengaged in conduct that significantlyinterferes with employee rights duringan organizing or first contract drive.Authorizes the courts to grant tempo-rary restraining orders or other appro-priate injunctive relief.

b. Treble Backpay: Increases theamount an employer is required to paywhen an employee is discharged ordiscriminated against during an organ-izing campaign or first contract driveto three times back pay.

c. Civil Penalties: Provides for civilfines of up to $20,000 per violationagainst employers found to have will-fully or repeatedly violated employees’rights during an organizing campaignor first contract drive.

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Massachusetts State 911 Department Announcement Regarding Multi-LineTelephone System Regulations by Michael Kass, Esq. Massachusetts State 911 Department

The State 911 Department is pleasedto announce the adoption of regula-tions governing enhanced 911 serv-ice for multi-line telephone systems.

The regulations require that, begin-ning July 1, 2009, any new or sub-stantially renovated multi-line tele-phone system (often referred to as

“PBX” or “centrex” systems) shallprovide the same level of enhanced911 service that is provided to othersin Massachusetts. The regulationsrequire that the operator of a multi-line telephone system provide a suffi-ciently precise indication of a caller’slocation so that emergency responseservices may be dispatched to thespecific location of the caller in aneffort increase response times andhelp save lives and property.

Additional information is availableon the State 911 Department websiteat www.mass.gov/e911 under theMulti-Line Telephone System

The path to excellencestarts here.The New Online MS in Criminal Justice Leadership.Introducing the joint online program of the College of CriminalJustice and the College of Professional Studies. The MS in CriminalJustice Leadership emphasizes themes of communication, integrity,and ethics, and incorporates best practices for developing leadershipskills in the fields of law enforcement, private security, andcorrections. Our flexible format combines online courses witha one-week on-campus summer workshop.

For more information and to apply:877.668.7727 www.northeastern.edu/cps/cj_leadership

Regulations Information andResources link, including copies ofthe regulations, a summary of theregulations, and answers to frequentlyasked questions concerning the regu-lations. Questions may be directed tothe State 911 Department by e-mailat [email protected] or by tele-phone at 508-828-2911. For techni-cal questions, ask for Tom Ashe,Deputy Director or for legal ques-tions ask for Michael Kass, GeneralCounsel.

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TREASURER

JAMES J. HEALEY, CPP,CFE

Business Dev. Manager

U. S. Security Associates, Inc.529 Main Street, Suite 111Boston, MA 02129

Cell: 781 953-0905Fax: 781 [email protected]

VICE CHAIRMAN

RICHARD A. PARRY, CPP

Exec. Director, GlobalSecurity

Novartis Institutes forBiomedical Research

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CHAIRMAN

CRAIG MCQUATE, CPP

Director, Protective Services

Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MA

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SENIOR REGIONAL VPJoseph Masciocco

518 [email protected]

REGIONAL VPRobert E. Johnson Jr.

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2009 ASIS BOSTON CHAPTER LEADERSHIPSECRETARY

JENNIFER GOBA, CPP

Manager

Massachusetts GeneralHospitalBoston, MA

Tel: 617 724-3036Fax: 617 [email protected].

2009 ASIS REGION 18 LEADERSHIP

ASSISTANT REGIONAL VPGary Miville, CIPM

413 [email protected]

MANNING GOLFTOURNAMENT CHAIRDennis Crowley, III508 [email protected]

MANNING FOUNDATIONCHAIRDennis Crowley, III508 [email protected]

MANNING SCHOLARSHIPCHAIRMichael J. Pepe, CPP617 [email protected]

AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRRichard Zupan781 [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONSCHAIR/NEWSLETTERJennifer Goba, CPP617 [email protected] DiPrimio617 [email protected]

2009 BOSTON CHAPTER CHAIRPERSONS

CERTIFICATION CHAIRMark Beaudry, CPP781 [email protected]

LAW ENFORCEMENT CO-LIAISONHarold Murphy617 [email protected]

LAW ENFORCEMENT CO-LIAISONJohn Litchfield617 [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE LIASONJohn McFadden, JD, CPP617 [email protected]

EDUCATION CHAIRJoseph Hooper, PSP603 [email protected]

SERGEANT AT ARMSJeff Beck617 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRJeff DiPrimio617 [email protected]

PROGRAM CHAIRRebecca Coburn, CPP617 [email protected]

CO-CHAIRPERSON -SECURITY EXPOBonnie Michelman, CPP617 [email protected]

CO-CHAIRPERSON -SECURITY EXPOJim Healey, CPP, CFE781 [email protected]

EXHIBIT COORDINATOR -SECURITY EXPOJim Stankevich603 [email protected]

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ASSISTANT REGIONAL VPRon Demers, CPP

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