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An e-news publication for ASIS board certificants.
In this issue...
CBT Important Updates~ ~~~~~~~ 1
www.asisonline.org/certification
June 2009
International Computer
Based Testing (CBT) Launched
Important Updates
New Triple Certificants~~~~~~~~~ 1
CBT International Updates~~~~~~~ 2
Multimedia Presentation~~~~~~~~ 3
PCB Awards Reminder~~~~~~~~~ 3
Spanish Certification Handbook~ ~~ 3
Special Thanks to IDG Volunteers~ ~ 4
Chapter News~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5
Military and Law Enforcement Day~ 5
Preview of Certification Seminar
Activities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5
Upcoming ASIS Programs~~~~~~~ 6
Congratulations to Recent
Triple Crowners
The PCB congratulates the following
recent triple crowners who have earned
all three designations—CPP, PCI, and PSP:
The Professional Certification Board (PCB) is
pleased to announce the launch of the new
ASIS International CBT Website –
www.prometric.com/asis! The site was
designed by Prometric (the testing service
used by ASIS) and allows approved
exam candidates to register online to test
during the months of July, September and
November in 2009 for most international
locations.
The easy-to-navigate Website offers
international candidates approved to
test, 24-hour access and the
ability to:
• Locate a test center
• Schedule or reschedule a test at a convenient date and time (during the months of July, September, and November in 2009)
• Request special accommodations
• Confirm or cancel test dates and more…
Don Charlesworth, CPP, PCI, PSP
Finding CBT exam
information online
Jordan W. Johnson, CPP, PCI, PSP
Prometric site for U.S.,
Canada, and International
CBT locations:
www.prometric.com/asis
Manager of Physical Security
Sandia National Laboratories,
Livermore, CA
Security Manager - NAR
Cushman & Wakefield
Alameda, CA
Congratulations again on your
achievements!
Paper & pencil exam
information http://www.
asisonline.org/certification/
chaptersponsor.xml.
Important Guidelines
An application for the Certified Protection
Professional (CPP), Professional Certified
Investigator (PCI), or Physical Security
Professional (PSP) exam must be
submitted and approved by ASIS before a
candidate is eligible to contact Prometric
to schedule a test date. Also keep in mind
that due to geographic locations and time
differences, each test center has its own
operational procedures and it is important
that candidates adhere to their guidelines.
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International CBT Testing, Cont...
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Current Paper & Pencil Exam Cost in Effect until July 1, 2009
To assist with the transition process, Prometric is allowing candidates who
submit an application on or before July 1, 2009, to pay the current fee of $200
for members and $350 for nonmembers (and $100 for retesting). After July 1,
the CBT fee will be the same for all locations worldwide – $300 for members
and $450 for non-members (and $200 to retest).
Procedures for Non-CBT International Test Sites
The current paper and pencil exam procedures and costs will remain in effect
for the 7 locations where CBT is temporarily unavailable – Ecuador, Jamaica,
New Zealand, Panama, Qatar, Sweden, and Trinidad/Tobago.
Chapter Exam Sponsorship for Non-CBT International Sites
A chapter in a location that does not offer computer based testing can have
access to paper and pencil test administration. These locations will use the
same test windows as CBT sites (July, September and November) and exams
will be held on the first Saturday of each of these months. (*The July test
window period is exempt from these deadlines. Please see chart below):
2009 Professional
Certification Board
President:
Darryl R. Branham, CPP
Vice-President:
Kenneth M. Freeman, CPP
Directors:
Patrick C. Bishop, CPP
Col. Keith C. Blowe, CPP
Christina M. S. Duffey, CPP
Cheryl D. Elliott, CPP, PCI
James W. Ellis, CPP, PSP
Alfredo Iturriaga, CPP
These are the Submission Deadline Dates for Forms:
Sheila D. Johnson, CPP, PSP
2009 Exam Dates
Request to Sponsor Form
Due
Test Application Due
Richard F. Lisko, CPP
July 25
Extended to May 22 (expired)
Extended to June 1 (expired)
September 5
June 1
July 1
November 7
August 1
September 1
Please note special extension dates for the July paper and pencil exams!
Any application received after the deadline dates will be rolled over to the next
CBT window.
Chapters in a Non CBT Location That Wish to Sponsor an
Exam Must:
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•
•
Be in good standing with ASIS International
Designate a contact person to assist staff with the exam process (such as a certification representative or chapter officer)
Have a minimum of 8 test candidates so that administrative costs can be
covered
A Request to Sponsor Form and
Exam Procedures Manual Is
Available online at:
Request to Sponsor Forms
must be returned by
deadline dates.
http://www.asisonline.org/certification/
chaptersponsor.xml.
Emblez Longoria, CPP, PSP
Roger B. Maslen, CPP
Murray D. Mills, CPP
David J. Moitzheim, CPP, PCI, PSP
Owen J. Monaghan, CPP
Allan R. Wick, CPP, PSP
ASIS Board certifications have
received these commendations:
ANSI/ISO 17024
This accreditation signifies that ASIS
global certification programs adhere to the
highest professional standards.
This link also contains information to assist Chapters with their:
• Application Review Checklist for the CPP, PCI, and PSP exams
• Exam room set-up procedures and room layout
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Please contact the Certification Department if you need additional information
or have questions regarding chapter sponsorship at
certification@asisonline.org.
The SAFETY Act designation gives
ASIS board certified professionals, their
employers, and their customers liability
protection in the event of a terrorist act.
Certification News
March 2009
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Michael J. Stack
ASIS Certification Staff
Heather Trusty
Director, Certification
Phone: +1.703.518.1406
heather.trusty@asisonline.org
Ada Ausberry
Senior Certification Specialist
Phone: +1.703.518.1409
ada.ausberry@asisonline.org
Allison Barton
Certification Manager
Phone: +1.703.518.1407
allison.barton@asisonline.org
Iris Casco
Certificant Services Coordinator
Phone: +1.703.518.1442
iris.casco@asisonline.org
Lisa Murphy
Examination Services Coordinator
Phone: +1.703.518.1408
lisa.murphy@asisonline.org
Erica L. Taylor
Certification Specialist
Phone: +1.703.518.1417
erica.taylor@asisonline.org
Time is Running Out to
Submit Your PCB Awards
Nominations
There is still time to submit a Regional
Award for volunteers who have made
a difference at the chapter/regional
level. The deadline for submissions is
July 1, 2009.
There are many members who are
committing a great deal of time and
attention to promoting certification
and assisting their colleagues in
achieving their chosen designations.
We need to show appreciation to
these individuals and thank them for
their efforts – the annual PCB awards
are a very good way to do this.
All nominations must be signed by the
respective Regional Vice President
(RVP) and Chapter Chair. Nomination
forms and award criteria are available
online at: http://www.asisonline.org/
certification/2009pcb-awards.xml.
Please remember these important
exclusions when submitting your
nominations (they can help in deciding
whether or not a nomination is
suitable):
• An RVP or member of the ASIS
Board of Directors is not an eligible
award recipient, unless the PCB
makes the recognition directly.
• Institutions or individuals who have
monetary or an otherwise vested
interest in ASIS certification programs
cannot be nominated for an award.
• An individual must hold an ASIS
designation (CPP®, PSP®, PCI®) and
cannot be nominated more than three
times.
Thank you for your support and help
in identifying security professionals
who have made a significant
contribution to the overall certification
program.
Spanish Version of
Certification Handbook is
Now Available Online
The newly-released Certification
Applicant Handbook is now available
in Spanish for download on the
ASIS Web site. This version of the
Handbook contains an introduction to
the benefits of ASIS board certification
and a detailed overview of each of the
three professional designations. The
paper application, which is included in
the English version of the Handbook,
has been omitted from the Spanish
version. A Spanish application is
available online.
If you would like to request printed
copies of the Spanish handbook,
limited copies can be made. Please
e-mail your request along with
complete contact information for
shipping to Stephanie Muckler at
stephanie.muckler@asisonline.org.
New Multimedia
Presentation Introduces
ASIS Board Certification
Security practitioners interested in
learning more about ASIS board
certification now have a new
informational resource to view online
at www.asisonline.org. The interactive,
Flash-based multimedia presentation
invites professionals to learn about
the benefits of becoming a CPP, PCI,
or PSP and visually illustrates the
steps to achieve certification.
View the presentation online at
www.asisonline.org. It is linked from
the main certification page
(www.asisonline.org/certification), as
well as several internal pages.
To request a copy of the presentation
on CD, please e-mail your request
along with complete contact
information for shipping to Stephanie
Muckler at stephanie.muckler@
asisonline.org.
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Certification News
Thank you to IDG Meeting Volunteers!
Item Development Groups (IDG) spent two days in Orlando, FL (March 20 –21) participating in the Item Writing process –
the method of creating, editing, and updating exam questions. Teams consisted of CPP and PCI certification volunteers
and the respective PCB Designation Committees who worked together under the guidance of, ASIS test administrators,
Professional Exam Services (PES). Prior to attending the IDG meeting, volunteers had the opportunity to test new
Remote Item Writing software developed by PES. The software offered the time-saving benefit of allowing online
submission and review of items before the actual IDG meeting. The PCB was pleased to have excellent representation from subject matter experts and extends special thanks to
all the following volunteers who undertook the tremendous task of writing and evaluating draft questions for the two
examinations.
IDG Volunteers for the CPP Program
Brent Belcoff, CPP
Security Forces Manager-IMA
HQ USAF Security Forces Center
Lackland AFB, TX Mary Lynn Garcia, CPP
Senior Member of Tech Staff
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
Erwin Borgen, Jr., CPP
Security Operations Manager
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, MN Bernie D. Greenawalt, CPP
Vice President
Securitas Security Services USA
Chicago, IL
James W. Bradley, CPP
Investigation & Operations Manager
Profile Group of Companies
Toronto, Ontario
Robert Hayworth, CPP
Director of Security
Titan America LLC
Norfolk, VA
J. Patrick Burns, CPP
Director-Loss Prevention
Trans World Entertainment
Albany, NY
Timothy P. Healy, CPP
Security Specialist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Darin Dillon, CPP
Business Development Manager
Convergint Technologies
Houston, TX Chris A Hertig, CPP
Asst. Professor
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA
Lisa Dolan, CPP
President
Securit
Flushing, NY
William T. Hill, CPP
President
W.T.Hill & Associates, LLC
Lake Worth, FL
Linda Florence, CPP
Vice President
Soaring Eagle Enterprises
Las Vegas, NV
Shannon L. Kezar, CPP
Owner
Kezar Security Solutions Inc.
Forest Lake, MN
Cynthia Magno, CPP
Director
Agency Investigations
Liberty Mutual
Eatontown, NJ
Patrick McCarthy, CPP
Commanding Officer NYPD TMC
NYPD
Bethpage, NY
Glenn McLea, CPP
Corporate Security Director Parsons
Pasadena, California
Morgan Strayer, CPP
CPT, Detainee Operations
TRADOC DCS G-3/5/7 Command Provost
Marshal
Michael A Stroberger, CPP
Managing Director
Garda
Irving, TX
James C. Taff, CPP
President
Premier Security Corporation
Chicago, IL
Timothy O’Brien, CPP
President
Criminal Intelligence Administration
Astoria, NY
Richard P. Werth, CPP
Director Corporate Security &
Crisis Management
Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Des Moines, IA
Kevin Peterson, CPP
President
Innovative Protection Solutions
Herndon, VA
Steven S. Wilk, CPP
Director of Security
Bethesda Health Group Inc.
O’Fallon, MO
Joseph L. Rector, CPP, PSP, PCI
Deputy Chief-Security Forces
USAF/316th Sec Forces Squadron
Andrews AFB, MD
Donald Stimely, CPP
Operations Manager
USAF
Lackland AFB, TX IDG Volunteers for the PCI Program
L. Matthew Aldy, PCI
Sr. Special Investigator
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.
Omaha, NE
Gregory Arthur, CPP, PCI
Lieutenant
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Daytona Beach, FL John Boal, CPP, PCI
Assoc Prof of Criminal Justice
University of Akron
Wadsworth, OH Paul Boyarin, CPP, PCI
Regional Mgr Corp Sec & Safety
WellPoint
Albany, NY
David J. Burns, PCI
Director
Fidelity Investments Corporate Security
Boston, MA
Larry Clark, CPP, PCI
DC Security Manager
Ann Taylor Inc
Louisville, KY Colin Consiglio, PCI
LP/Security Manager
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Brentwood, TN
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William D’Arcangelo, CPP, PCI
Director of Security
Stanley Associates, Inc.
(NYSE: SXE)
Arlington, VA J. Richard Desfosses, PCI
Loss Prevention Manager
Supervalu
E Bridgewater, MA
Thomas Di Zinno, PCI
Partner
Learning Points
San Diego, CA James B. French, PCI
Asst. Vice President
Regions Financial Corporation
Jackson, MS
Clifford R. Gray, PCI
Corporate Security Manager
The Hertz Corporation
San Leandro, CA
William C. Keleher, CPP, PCI
Investigations Manager
Alcatel-Lucent
Murray Hill, NJ
Steven T. Kerley, CPP
Director
AFOSI Detachment 409
Lackland AFB, TX
Robert LeBlanc, PCI
Corporate Investigator
The Boeing Company
Seattle, WA
Timothy R. Reddick, CPP, PCI
Director-Fraud & Special Investigations
Office of the Controller
Philadelphia, PA
William Mack, PCI
Owner
WL Mack & Associates LLC
Jackson, MS
Gene Richards, PCI
Facilities Protection Supervisor
Lockheed Martin
Dallas, TX
Robin K. Medeiros, CPP, PCI
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Star Protection Agency
Honolulu, HI Jerry Roehning, PCI
Principle Industrial Sec Spec
Raytheon Company
El Segundo, CA
Stephen Miller, CPP, PCI
Owner
SJ Miller Associates LLC
Cheyenne, WY
Michael Rogan, PCI
Liverpool, NY
Juan Morales, PCI
Vail, AZ Isaac Nakamoto, CPP, PCI
Stafford, VA John Prystupa, PCI
DHS-Investigator
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Jackson, MS
Christopher Sherman, PCI
President
Sherman Investigations LLC
West Chester, PA
Brennan M. Yarnot, CPP, PCI
Specialist Security Operations
Verizon Communications
Pittsburgh, PA
Chapter News
Pittsburgh Chapter (09)
Website – New and
Improved!
The Pittsburgh Chapter invites you to
visit their updated website at http://
www.asispgh.org. The site went live
in March and includes new features
such as:
• Discussion forums for events and
membership
• Security related state and federal
links
• Monthly calendar of events We think that visitors will especially
like the availability of a discussion
forum for tips on starting a Chapter.
The chapter extends its gratitude
to those who dedicated their time
Preview of Certification
Seminar Activities and
General Reminders
Earn Recertification Credits
during the Annual Seminar!
Attendance at ASIS educational
sessions is a great way to earn
your CPE credits and enhance your
professional development. ALL
sessions are eligible for recertification
points! Certified individuals can
accumulate up to 19 CPE credits.
Earn credits any of the following ways:
Full seminar (4 days) registrants will
automatically receive 16 CPE credits
plus 3 CPE credits for attendance at
the exhibit-hall. (No documentation is
required.)
Single day seminar registrants will
automatically receive four CPE
credits plus three CPE credits for
attendance at the exhibit-hall. ExhibitOnly registrants can claim three CPE
credits (copy of the name badge is
required as a form of documentation).
and resources to the development
of the website including David
Marks, Chapter Chairperson, who
spearheaded the new site by teaming
with local web designer Lisa Fargo of
Fargo Design and Jeff Schoepf, CPP,
the chapter’s certification coordinator.
Even though the website is still a work
in progress, the chapter officers hope
that members will fully utilize the new
features and enjoy the layout.
Aside from Marks and Schoepf, this
year’s Pittsburgh ASIS International
Chapter Officers Include:
Vice Chairperson, Courtney Santoni
Program Chair, Tom Engel, PSP
Treasurer, Philip Stearns
Secretary, Jake Reiser
Certification Lounge
Many surprises will be in store for you
at the Certification Lounge. This is a
great place to find out what’s new.
Certification staff is looking forward
to seeing you and providing you with
updates on recertification, exams,
and more… We encourage you to
stop by and pick up a copy of the
new handbook and brochures (if you
need additional copies). These are
great informational pieces with all the
essentials you need to pass on to your
colleagues and potential certification
candidates. The atmosphere is perfect
for connecting with other security
professionals and catching up on
certification trends and updates. You’ll
also enjoy light food and refreshments
throughout the day.
No Certification Exams
will be Administered
Just as a reminder, certification exams
will not be offered during the Annual
Seminar because most international
candidates can now register to take
their exams (via CBT) in their country
Chapter Certification
News Sought
ASIS HQ would like to post
information on your certification
related activities on the website and
in monthly emails to the general
membership. Activities and programs
such as reviews, study groups, or
mentoring support are of particular
interest. Has a program, service,
or technique worked well for your
chapter? If so, we’d like to share
that with other chapters who seek to
support their members in achieving
certification. Additionally, if you have
a recent certificant or organization
represented in your chapter that has
done something of special interest or
extraordinary, we welcome that news
as well for Security Management
profiles. Please submit information
to Stephanie Muckler (stephanie.
muckler@asisonline.org). When doing
so, be sure to include all pertinent
schedule and contact information.
of residence. However, the ASIS
education department will be offering
certification review programs. To
view more details visit: http://www.
asisonline.org/education/programs/
anaheim/certification.htm.
Military and Law
Enforcement
Appreciation Day
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
ASIS International 2009
55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
Anaheim, California
Military personnel have full,
complimentary access to:
• Keynote presentations
• Educational sessions
• Exhibit floor
Note: Special session on certification
benefits for Military and Law Enforcement
personnel offered on this date.
Military personnel are invited to visit the
Certification Lounge anytime during the
Seminar and Exhibits.
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ASIS News
Upcoming ASIS Programs
6/15-6/16
Corporate Investigations:
How to Conduct Proper and Effective
Internal Investigations
Conference Events Offer CPEs
Denver, Colorado
Take advantage of upcoming
international conference events—
register for education sessions and
earn CPEs toward your CPP, PCI, or
PSP recertification.
6/15-6/17
Facility Security Design
Denver, Colorado
6/15-6/18
Assets Protection Course III:
Functional Management
New Orleans, Louisiana
ASIS 2009 – Anaheim, CA
6/17-6/18
Safeguarding Information Assets in the
Ever Changing Business Environment
Denver, Colorado
6/23-6/24
Security the Pharmaceutical Chain
Annapolis, Maryland
7/6-7/8, 2009
Physical Security: Advanced Applications
and Technology
St. Louis, Missouri
7/13-7/14, 2009
Executive Protection
Chicago, IL
7/15-7/17, 2009
Implementation and Internal Auditing to the
ASIS Organizational Resilience Standard
(ASIS.SPC.1-2009)
Alexandria, VA
7/20-7/24, 2009
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Course
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While the economy is down, threats are on the rise.
Because security
challenges never end, ASIS 2009’s vast Exhibit Hall delivers up-to-date solutions to mitigate every
risk in every spectrum of security, from vertical industries to government to private to international.
With some 850 exhibitors on hand, this is the one place you can test and compare innovative
products and services side by side – and uncover the very best tools to counter the risks you
face. From advanced knowledge to the discovery of cutting-edge solutions to propel you forward,
no other show can deliver such an immediate return on your investment and ensure a future of
growth.
With today’s most sought-out speakers, a top-notch education program vetted by real-world
practitioners, unlimited networking opportunities, a vast Exhibit Hall filled with thousands of
innovative solutions, and more, it’s no wonder that ASIS 2009 is the world’s leading security event.
For more information or to register, visit www.asisonline.org/asis2009
or call +1.703.519.6200.
ASIS INTERNATIONAL
55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September 21-24, 2009 | Anaheim, CA
www.asisonline.org/asis2009
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Alexandria, VA
Implementation and Internal Auditing to the
ASIS Organizational Resilience Standard
(ASIS SPC.1—2009)
San Francisco, CA
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
Secretary of State
(2005–2009)
8/16-8/22, 2009
Homeland Security Executive Certificate
Studies Program
Wednesday,
September 23,
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Tel Aviv, Israel
Spend an hour with
Condoleezza Rice as she
shares compelling stories
of her extraordinary
experiences and a
sweeping look at global
affairs.
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Course
9/7-9/11, 2009
Melbourne, Australia
9/21-9/24, 2009
ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar
and Exhibits
Anaheim, CA