Today's Continuing Security Tips:  February 24, 2008: I have a limited supply of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States printed in a staple bound booklet for you for the asking. Just drop a note to joecst@jcsl2s.com asking for the booklet - with, of course, your name and street mailing address. The booklet was distributed by the American Heritage Foundation for the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution. Citizen's arrest is a powerful tool, especially when properly used. But like everything else that's good, citizen's arrest can be abused. I was was conducting a deciannual review of some security and firearm training files, and came across a news account from the Philadelhia Inquire from, I believe, around the early 80s. Read this example of how not to make a citizen's arrest October 7, 2007: "Deja Vu- All Over Again" When conducting the semi-annual or annual review of all security procedures - a minimal task that has to be done in a serious manner, take a look at your training programs and procedure. You might want to read my curent opinion printed in the "Opinion" column below. April 23, 2007: Needed Enhancement of Firearm Purchase Data As someone with pretty solid street creds re: firearms, I am obviously strongly opposd to gun control laws; however, I do believe that sometimes things have to change with the times, and current firearm purchase information is included amongst those "things". Other than criminal background checks which may be cause for a FFL license holder to reject a sale, mental health history should be included in the database. That information would help preempt both ant-social acts by those angry enough to shoot others as a means of expressing their anger, and would help curtail suicides by firearms (this is an issue which has been discussed for many years). Of course, those enhancements to the background checks would not affect sales through strawmen, nor purchases from illegal sources, but it would help to eliminate many potential buyers whose uses of firearms and peripherals, such as magazines, etc., result in unlawful and deadle scenarios. In addition, in today's world, it may also behoove those databases to include the names of individuals strongly suspected of ties with terrorist organizations to be included. April 12, 2007: Is our Security Becoming Sloppier - Or Are We Just Taking the Easy Way Out? Is there an eithical issue concerning reporting to store security about someone whom you believe you have direct knowledge that the person may be, or actually, is engaged in retail theft (shoplifting). There are a couple of factors invlved in a situation such as this: Shoplifting is unlawful, hence it is a crime. As a citizen, and a store customer, to what extent do you have a duty to report such activity? Is there an ethical basis for you to report that activity? Does it depend upon whether the incident is that of a person in a super market walking around the store, grazing from the shelves/ Or is it someone stuffing merchandise under a coat? Is there a difference between the two? And, would your involvement be appreciated by store loss prevention, or would it be of no real concern to the LP people if the action were only the grazing incident? How much of a risk to yourself would such an action on your part place you? If store security stops that individual based upon your rpeort, and then walks away without taking any action against that person, where does that put you - do you have any kind of personal liability for issuing "false information"? Today's cell phones - those with cameras, can certainly turn the tide in your favor, regardless of what the store security people decide to do. Look, we are unfortunately living in a time of seeming laissez affaire when it comes to the problem of retail theft. Most of those crimes are commited by emplyees. Major store are now not requiring signatures on charges under $50, and some do not even look at your identification. Has the problem become so annoying that it is more cost efficient to allow small dollar theft rather than spend the time requiring signatures? About a year or so ago I reported to a store security person that it was very easy for me to take a couple of bags of salt for a water softener from the store wothout anyone stopping me, sinnce the merchandise was placed in an area outside of the main store building. Security thanked me for the info, but as of today, that practice still exists, and I wonder how many dollars are lost because of that setup. And that's not the main point - it is a breakdown in the total comprehensive security program. Relaxng securiy in one area will eventuually lead to rlaxation in other security areas. And this is symptomatic of not only retail businesses, but of the country as a whole. Everyone seems to be talking about security, but it's the little things which are not done - and that's the problem. April 9, 2007 - Exposing the United Nation's Weakness I don't know if it's just my age, but it is becoming more and more difficult to put up with all of the nonsens going on around this world. It's bad enough in this country, not only on the national cene, but also in many statewide scenarios. And the UN sure doesn't help out this situation. Another example of the UN's ineffectiveness - at least to my Western state of mind - is shown in this 4-minute video. And make sure you read the item below... March 27, 2007 - It's Time We Take the Bull by the Horns Today, the Western World - and, in particular, the United States of America, faces a serious threat to our world. Islamic Jihad is becoming a more and more accepted way of political life among too many people of this planet. Many accept this threat as a means to being "politically correct". Others accept this growth because they believe it will solve their problems(!?). Still, others, European countries, take the attitude that there is nothing they can do about the rise of this destructive force, a fact which is deeply disturbing since it has only been seventy-four years since the rise of Hitler and his Nazi party, a catastrophe no less severe than what we now face. It is commonly heard that not all Muslims agree with Islamic Jihad - but if that is true, where is the outrage which should come from those people. Is there only a handful with the guts to cry out in rage against what is occurring? Silence means acceptance, and this is the kind of acceptance which will eventually be our greatest security problem. Those of our citizenry who do not have a first-hand knowledge of the history of WWII, and its precursor events, must spend some time learning what took place, so that they can understand the threat unde which this country exists. Political correctnes has its place in some scenarios, but defintele not with this problem. If you are unaware of what is going on, or if politics and/or world affairs is "just too depressing or boring", I suggest that you watch this presentation - it is scary, but reality - and presents a major security threat to all of us who believe in the American way of life!   Listen to the audio podcasts - and some videocasts - at "The Eight Dirty Letter Word" If you are not reading or listening to xml (RSS feeds) broadcasts at this time, perhaps this is something you should begin to do. Just use your search engine to find "news readers" or "aggregators", and are free. Doing this will bring you all new content without your having to search for the items. >> Firefox and Internet Explorer users (7+): Link directly to the RSS feeds - use this link and add to your bookmarks or to your news reader Subscribe to these podcasts by adding http://jcsl2s.com/podcasts/cgrsecuritycast.xml to your feeds. Tune into Joe Chernicoff podcasts at on the PodHoster site - click on the "find a podcast", then "Security" link or type "Security" in the search bar. You can also find the local directory here March 14, 2007 One of these days, people are going to really pay attention to the fact that saving money on premises door locks is not the way to go...Here's what can happen when you try to buy cheap security (door locks). Click Here for an Important Video! April 3, 2007: Security - Art or Science? The oft-asked question about security - is it an art or a science - has been going on for quite a while. My opinion is on the side of those who say it is an art - with some science supporting it. Here is why I say that: If it were a science, most, if not all, of security would be predicatable. And even though in many cases the security practitioner can be pretty intuitive about what will probably happen, something always occurs which surprises the expert. That is why security practitioners always have to be ready for the unexpected. Those who don't have the ability to imagine what could happen, may be "too shocked" to react effectively. So the art is having the ability to understand what is "normal" for your facility, and then consider what could be reasonably be expected outside of the normal. The More Times Change, The More They Stay the Same During my 40+ years as an NRA instructor and 30+ years as an NRA training Counselor, I had the opportunity to conduct a number of adult evening school classes on basic firearm training. Most of the attendees in those 12 hour courses were women, and most were interested in the training for self defense reasons. Although there were a good number of women who were hesitant at first, just about all became proficient with the handgun, and at least one of the women went on to become a well respected PPC competitor. With that in mind, I'd like to refer you to a recent column written by Jane Ann Morrison, a long time respected political and things about Nevada columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Now, Nevada is a pro-gun state, but that doesn't mean people are not hesitant about learning to shoot. Read With a little knowledge of guns come less fear, more respect, from March 3, 2007. You will find it interesting, and, perhaps, valuable. February 23, 2007 After viewing some of the activity in Judge Seidlin's courtroom the lst few days, you have to get a kick out of this video! From Slashdot .xml feed, May 30, 2007 "According to the recent Face Recognition Grand Challenge, The match up of face-recognition algorithms showed that machine recognition of human individuals has improved tenfold since 2002 and a hundredfold since 1995. 'Among other advantages, 3-D facial recognition identifies individuals by exploiting distinctive features of a human face's surface--for instance, the curves of the eye sockets, nose, and chin, which are where tissue and bone are most apparent and which don't change over time. Furthermore, Phillips says, "changes in illumination have adversely affected face-recognition performance from still images. But the shape of a face isn't affected by changes in illumination." Hence, 3-D face recognition might even be used in near-dark conditions.'" Avoid the Mule Trap Madrid, November 17, 2006 - PandaLabs has detected mass email messages that offer jobs at a supposed NGO committed to helping underprivileged children. However, it is actually a stratagem to find "mules", that is, people to launder stolen money. These emails have subjects like the following: 'Best Job No Experience Needed'. Whereas the message body text offers a well-paid job, working only a few hours a day for the alleged NGO. The lack of scruples of these fraudsters is even more apparent in the website which the link in the messages accesses. This website, which passes itself off as the site of charitable benefactors of childhood and uses images of children, tries to win over the confidence of potential "mules" to convince them to take the job offered. If users contact the fraudsters through the form in the website for this purpose, the fraudsters will reply to give them more details about the job. This involves receiving money, which is generally wired to bank accounts that the fraudsters can access by stealing confidential details using techniques like phishing. The "mule" must then send this money, minus a commission, to a certain addresses specified by the fraudsters. According to Luis Corrons, director of PandaLabs: "These fraudsters are not only looking for someone to launder the money, but also for a scapegoat, who the authorities will go after when the owner of the bank account they have cleaned out realizes what has happened. In this case, the minimum that the bank can demand is that the runner pay back all the stolen money, that is apart from other legal action that can be taken, which could even mean a prison sentence". Panda Software recommends all users to delete any messages of this type that reach their inboxes. What's more, they advise users not to provide any personal details that could be used for criminal activities. "If users have provided any data such as their name, bank account number etc., we advise them to immediately inform the authorities in order to avoid problems. Bear in mind that with a simple personal identification number, these criminals can, for example, open bank accounts to carry out illegal activities, stealing the identity of the person who has provided these details," explains Luis Corrons. "No Ifs or Buts, They're All a Pain in the Butt! November 5, 2006: Electioneering and spam mail - what's the diffeence? Not much! Look, if you're going to be influenced by Laura Bush's phone call, or one from Bill Clinton, then you get what you deserve,and that's pretty much not good. The same goes for those of you who respond to the onslaught of e-mail covering lottery winnings, real estate deals, mortgages, stock deals (the new "Nigerian scam" - and watch out for the pleadings from the UK), and other wire fraud scenarios. Hey, if you're dumb enough to fall for those promos, then don't cry when things don't exactly work out the way you expected. Apparently, everyone selling something is totally convinced we have a nation full of morons - after all, almost nobody reads, education is in the pits, so the sheep are easy to lead. Use your middle finger to hit the "delete" button, and drop the phone's receiver back into its holder. USE YOUR COMMON SENSE - FREE LUNCHES REALLY DON'T EXIST - EVERYBODY WANTS SOMETHING FROM YOU! "Rely on Thyself" Sometimes we just have to keep repeating the obvious. When others do the same, it makes you wonder why people have to be contantly reminded to do what's the best for them. In the curent isue of Information Week magazine" [July 10, 2006], in the Community Feedback section, James Earl writes: "Until your organization's ready to implement security and make it real - day in and day out - then enforce its use, it's your fault when you get screwed! Get it? It's you. It's the guy in the next cubicle. It's your boss for not keeping a lid on it. You're the hole in security. Fix it. Get the attention of the uppity bastards. Write some memos. Attch some news clippings. It does happen here. You wanted a career in IT. So now what? The ball's in your court." What Earl says about IT applies to all security concerns. As I've written time and time again, security is a 24/7 task. Laziness (that's what negligent security is) is no excuse. 1-31-06 One of the problems with advances in security related technology is that too many people put all their faith in those advances, and get lazy about their personal security responsibilities. Which shouldn't be too surprising, since personal laziness about one's life and liberty has been all too common for many decades. Both passive and active security provided by businesses, institutions, and are designed for the benefit of those specific organizations which have them in place; security for clients and visitors is a secondary benefit. Want to be safe and secure - at least as much as possible? Be aware - practice good personal security. As the old saying goes, "it takes two to tango", and it takes two to have good security. Read this story from the Jewish World Review (jewishworldreview.com). "Before a retailer even considers using equipment and technology, they (sic) must utilize their people, the work force, as the primary shoplifting deterrent. Each environment must have its own "culture of protection" " William E. Fenton, Shoplifting Prevention and Detection Strategies, Protection News, Spring, 2004 Tenants, protect yourself from Crime Here are some basic concepts for you concerning protection of your home and business.

In My Opinion - October, 2007 In My Opinion expresses an occasional editorial opinion on various security related subjects. Your responses are certainly welcome. Just e-mail your comment and I'll be sure to let everyone know what you think, and you are invited to submit for publication your thoughts on security topics. In a recent issue of the e-mail available "Security Beat" from pbinews.com, A notice appeared that the "Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the launch of a new training initiative to meet the security industry's need for timely and relevant training". In the event you are not familiar with the SIA: "The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a nonprofit international trade association representing electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers. SIA promotes growth and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards and representation and defense of its members’ interests. SIA is the sole sponsor of the International Security Conference and Exhibitions (ISC EXPOs)." So it's "deja vu all over again". It seems that we in the security industry (a blanket term encompassing all related disciplines), always have to come up with a mission which will raise the level of knowledge and professionalism of our industry, as further stated by the SIA. Now, as one who has has over 30 years experience in the security training sector, I imagine I should be somewhat annoyed that associations would have to time and time again develop plans and programs to raise the knowledge and professionalism of the industry. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing problem, the progenitor of which is the attitude "full profit ahead, quality be damned". Without knowledge, there's no professionalism, so the mission statement here is an oxymoron. The security industry has one task - the denial and /or detrrance of criminal activity. Nothing more nor nothing less. Once all sectors of the industry, and users of security services, understand that that is their task, then an understanding of the importance and value of the industry, there will not be a continuing need to call for programs reminding security organizations that they have to be knowledgeable and professional - that fact will be a given. Metro, the Las Vegas (NV) police department, has oficiaally installed and begun operating video surveillance in downtown Las Vegas, where a criminal deterrence and surveillance device is much needed. Of course, there's a bit of the usual worries about privacy invasion, but these days, such passive security devices have their place. After all, surveillance cameras are found in almost every commercial place in which we do business - from retail stores to casino/hotels. And the criminal element has been growing more sophisticated, as well as more risk-taking - every year. Like New York City, Las Vegas is a place where criminals from other parts of the country believe they can "hide-out", a sorely misunderstood belief. Las Vegas is a good town to come to if you want to get caught, and now, with the new surveillance cameras in place, the bad actors looking for action on the streets of downtown Las Vegas, have another reason to forego their activity and leave town.

However, there's still the issue of privacy invasion. Of course, a public street does not grant privacy, so if you want to pick your nose in public, you may be seen doing that - no problem, as long as the video doean't end up on "YouTube", because that's where interference with your privacy comes into play (providing you are not a celebrity). What does this mean to everyone? It means that you still have to take those steps to protect yourself. If street anti-crime surveillance oversteps its purpose(s), then Mr.and Mrs Citizen have to take those steps to make sure that such unintended and unauthorized use of the system no longer contunes. The ACLU will still have work re: law enforcement abuse, but at least the streets should now have an enhanced barrier against criminal activity. Access Control and Security Systems, on May 15, has an article on the possible problems of a "smoke cloaking" security system. "The International Association of Fire Chiefs, Fairfax, Va., is concerned about a new burglar alarm system that deploys dense smoke to incapacitate an intruder. The systems are sold on the premise of protecting a property by having a blinding smoke screen quickly fill an area when a burglar alarm is activated. In turn, the blinding smoke may likely activate a smoke/fire alarm; this would precipitate a fire department response." For those of you not familiar with how that system may function, The brief movie shown below - from a demo I received in June, 2003 from Arias Tech Ltd, on the "SmokeCloak" system, provides and effective demonstration of how the smoke system works: Smoke Cloaking Notwithstanding some of the objections shown in the Access Control article, there are probably some good locations for the use of security devices such as this one. If you think your facility hmay have a need for an active security device of this type, it may behoove you to fully examine those systems. February, 2007 - I was pleased to read in today's newspaper that there is a growing resistance to the "real deal" driver's license plan. One of the main concerns, other than the havoc which will be caused at the local motor vehicle department offices, is the important issue of privacy: mainly the ability to sell the data which would be inlcuded on the license to spam operators, etc. Ok, just how paranoid does this country have to become to be secure? Listen, if we need this new driver's licnse, which appears to be a national identity card, then where do we stand as a free deomcratic republic? Freedom means the freedom to take risks, and as a citizen of a free democratic republic, we have the duty to ourselves and our fellow citizens to practice security awareness. If there is a need to live in a risk free society, one in which our elected government has to examine everything we do, and who we are, then we are on the edge of living in a totalitarian stae, run by a dictator. Then, of course, there's no need to worry about anything, since our lives would be under the total control of those who would claim to know what's best for us. As if that would keep us terrorist free! Too many people in this country are willing to give up their constitutional rights in the name of security. We already have a large population living under those conditions. They are called "prisoners" or "inmates". And don't tell me that their lives are safe an secure!. Some previous opinions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8 10 1106 Have a good day! Joe Chernicoff

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From the June 7, 2006 blog The Battle Ahead The United States has been the predominant world power since WWII. That reign is under attack from a number of different quarters, Not that the USA has always been the generally most popular place on earth, but we have always been able to maintain our position as the world leader. Now, most probably because of globalization, an effect of the Internet, many countries are stepping forward to become the dominant world power, or, if not the dominant power, a power to chip away at the United States. Unfortunately, as far as the public may be concerned, this country is not doing much about maintaining its position. Too much time is spent on meaningless subjects - gay marriage, abortion, and similar kinds of perceived problems. Unfortunately, the most important item on our leadership's agenda is getting re-elected, and that is not always in the best interests of the United States. Iraq has been an example of getting involved in a project without planning how to control it. Listening to various media reports, reading newspapers and commentaries, can't help but make a thinking individual understand that we really do not have a plan to maintain world power. This is a perception which is of no use to us. May, 2005 - Your Castle is Your Home, but be Reasonable! "From Law.com newswire NRA Uses New Florida Gun Law as National Model Daily Business Review A Florida law has become the NRA's model for legislation in other states, according to the executive director of the NRA's Florida legislative affiliate. The new law, which expands on pre-existing rights to shoot residential intruders, recognizes that everyone has "the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force" if they believe it's necessary to avoid death or serious injury. Those who kill or wound will have immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability." People AlwaysFind Something to Steal March, 2007: Metal thefts are a mushrooming epidemic, costing farmers, irrigation districts and utilities millions of dollars and jeopardizing crop production. It’s a quick crime for fast cash as thieves steal high value metals - copper, aluminum, brass, and bronze -- from irrigation pumps and wells, portable generators at construction sites, utility sub-stations, air conditioners, traffic signals and a universe of others...More... Want to Stop "Smash and Grab" Crimes, and Intrusion Through Windows? If you do, follow this link, especially if you're located in Southern Nevada.

Islam, in its current Wahabi form, is a major thorn in the side of the United States. Islam is able to take advantage of problems in many countries where the people are oppressed by their leaderhip. And it takes us too long to do something about controlling world-wide situations. Not that we should be the policemen of the world - it just has to work out that way in this age of immdeiate information. The USA also has to make sure that education becomes integral to our citizenry. When we have a growing population of people who do not read, and especially who do not take the time to read newspapers, how will our future leaders be able to understand fact from fiction? Without a background of education which encourages learning, rather than believeing American Idol is the most important thing in the world, we are, indeed, on a slippery slope. It's time to stop being "fat and happy". It is time to understand what we face in this ever shrinking world in which we live. Otherwise, sonetime within the next 25 years, we're all liable to wake up into a country that is no longer ours - and the causative agent will not be only illegal immigration. I wonder what Wendell Wilkie would say...? May 19, 2004: Read what Darrell Scott, father of Columbine victim Rachel Scott, recently told the House Judiciary Committee's sub-committee Restaurant Loss - A Ongoing Security Problem ,recommended reading by Paul Leveque, In Sight Commander Systems, Inc, Santa Ana, CA, Posiwatch.com Losses due to employee mistakes, misallocation, and outright theft has always been an unspoken topic, mostly due to the difficulty in detection. The last few years have seen a number of tools and methods designed to deter losses from employees in restaurants. These attempts have met with mediocre results for a number of reasons. [more...] Good Reading for Enjoyment Bill Pronzini's "Nameless Detective" books - great reading. And books by Marcia Muller are well worth the time spent reading. A couple of recommendations: Bill's "Spook" and his new novel, "Mourners"; Marcia's "Cyanide Wells". Search the web - you'll find more information about both of these excellent writers.

Our 'Nothing Could be Plainer' quote: "Since the initiation of the FAA's FAR 107 security mandates of the late 1980s, security has become a public relations magnet. But has it become a priority? Just recently, Congress has passed a law mandating better airport security and it has become a political darling of the Clinton/Gore team. And yet with the millions of dollars spent in improving bomb detection and other security procedures the past decade, a government security audit earlier this year demonstrated there is plenty of room for improvement." (Steve Lasky, ST&D Magazine, September,2000) This site is a recipient of the Click Here for information Ability is of little account without opportunity. (Napoleon Bonaparte) Beware Identity Theft - from the law firm of PARKER & WAICHMAN Learn How To Evaluate Your Projects on a Budget. "Guide to Frugal Evaluation for Criminal Justice" (186 pp.) (NCJ 187350) de-mystifies evaluation methods; guides local officials who want to conduct their own evaluations; and describes ways to design the evaluation, measure results, collect data, and interpret findings that produce useful recommendations at a relatively low cost. The document also offers advice on forming different types of evaluation partnerships. The appendix contains additional resources, including an annotated bibliography, comments on other evaluation guides, and brief descriptions of Web-based resources for evaluation. A glossary of key terms and concepts follows the appendix. Access full text at Security Forum The Academy of Security Educators and Trainers (ASET) 27th Annual International Security Round Table Conference - 2007 Highlander Lodge, Berryville VA., April 12-14 Topic: Security Science Comes of Age - Moving Security to a New Level For information, Call 540.554.2540/Fax: 540.554.2588, or write tp: A.S.E.T PO Box 802, Berryville, VA 22611

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Policewoman Matilda McCutcheon Is adept in the use of a truncheon, And she wields it with will Adroitness and skill If her husband is late for his luncheon. But though with a truncheon forbidding Matilda is very forgiving, For everything's hers Money, jewels and furs, For her husband robs banks for a living. John Pickersgill The best lawyer stories... A Scam's Deadly Result (2-21-03) A notorious e-mail scam has resulted in the murder of a Nigerian diplomat in the Czech Republic. Fifty-year-old Michael Lekara Wayid, Nigeria's consul in the Czech Republic, was shot dead by an unidentified 72-year-old Czech at the Nigerian Embassy in Prague on Wednesday. For the rest of the story, see Wired News; if this doesn't work, contact this site via e-mail and request a text copy of the story. For the record, the "Nigerian Scam" has been written about in these pages, and is a never ending attempt - in all its forms - to rip-off those whose greed far exceeds their common sense. The scam has been around for about two decades, and arrests were made in New York City quite a few years ago of Nigerians involved in this crime, but, as Barnum said, "there's a sucker born every minute". A thought on Mandating Homeland Security 2002 "The bottom line , for me at least, is that homeland defense should maintain a focused mandate for providing interopearable communications solutions for the public safety sector, expanding data sharing capabilities of law enforcement and counter-intelligence agencies, and most important, protecting the freedom of Americans by ignoring the cries for Orwellian sanctions and dangerous privacy intrusions" - Steve Lasky, Security Technology and Design, 12/02

At the turn of the century, multicultural communities are a growing phenomenon globally and in Police and Society cover many cities throughout the United States. The world has witnessed increasing transnational migration of large groups of people due to a variety of factors worldwide. This movement has resulted in changes in the ethnic and cultural makeup of communities that are the destinations and sources of the migration... for more on this paper, which should be of some interest to security practitioners, visit Journal of Police & Society, An Interdisciplinary Israeli Journal of Law Enforcement & Criminology Corporate Spies, Snooping, by Hook or by Crook, an informative article by by Sarah D. Scalet fromCSOonline.com In the United States, private security officers have outnumbered police offciers for many years, and, except in a few instances, their pay has nowhere approached that of the public police. This fact has again been brought up in the February 2002 issue of Wired magazine, in an article headlined "In LA, security guards provide more protection than police officers - and make less". According to the article, priivate security guards outnumber police officers about 3-1. The story goes on to point out that LA has five times as many security guards as Las Vegas, four times that of Dallas, and twice as many as Atlanta. "The appeal of these private forces is simple", states the article, "They protect whoever pays them. And they're cheaper to keep around - they get about half what LA cops make on the average". The annual mean salary for security guards (1997) was $17,460, and Private Detectives and Investigators, $32,520, while parking enfocement officers were at $31,430 and police patrol officers and special police agents were at $52,910. FYI: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Internet Search for Missing Children The Axis of Evil (humor) New Personal Armored Cars

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Here's how you go after local terrorists! Outsource Your Security Training! When you outsource your security training, you receive a number of benefits. Click here for the facts! Security Training Video DVD Security Training DVDs To help better understand the security task, a short DVD training movie on Basic Security is available for security directors, and any person with security responsibility. Excerpts from a parking security seminar are also available on DVD. For information on receiving either DVD, Click Here May - 2006: Night Photography Michael Kelly, Crime Scene Technician, Miramar Police Department, has an article on Night Photography in the March-April issue of "Evidence Technology Magazaine" which should be of interest to both public and private incident scene investigators. With thanks to Kristi Mayo, the magazines Editor, you can read what Kelly has to say here, or, if you have a problem opening the .pdf file, read this text file" Forensic Videography and Photography Click here for an article on the topic When you plan on visiting Las Vegas, check first with hotelscheap.org