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The 2019 spring edition of Security Director is now available for download in PDF format. Security Director is the official magazine of the 29th ASIS NYC Security Conference and Expo held on May 15-16, 2019. The magazine contains write ups for all honorees including the 2019 Person of the Year Chief Owen J. Monaghan, CPP, Keynote Speaker Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, The Eugene J. Casey  Award to Lynn Brown and the Honor of Merit award to Monsignor Robert J. Romano. Also included are several articles relative to the security industry written be industry professionals. In case you want to follow-up with exhibitors from the show floor Security Director contains the official Directory of Exhibitors. Download your copy today at the link below.

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By Maire Harrington
Chapter Writer

Prosecutor:  What makes you special?

Dan McCaffrey: “My mother made me special, the FBI made me a Special Agent” Actual Court Testimony

That quote falls under the rubric of you cannot make this stuff up. Anyone from law enforcement involved in court proceedings learns quickly that prosecutors do their best to make law enforcement professionals sound foolish or get flustered while on the stand. Dan McCaffrey was a seasoned veteran and he was well able to handle that rather snarky question.

Dan McCaffrey was the guest speaker at the April 26, 2019, meeting of the NYC Chapter at Rosie O’Grady’s. It is an arduous task to sum up all of the info that he related to the chapter, as he is a man with several areas of expertise. At one point, Don Francisco inquired about a crying room. Now it may be assumed that there is a room within FBI HQ where an individual may be left to contemplate their fate, which may include serving a lengthy stay in Leavenworth.  However, the crying room is located in the iconic Tiffany store in Manhattan. Apparently, some jewelry gifts are placed in the iconic little blue Tiffany boxes that were not purchased at Tiffany only to the disappointment of the recipient when returned for service. Thus, the crying room.

Why would a guest speaker of the chapter be relating stories about jewelry?  Dan started his career at Tiffany in NYC. His fascination with jewels led him to this famous shop, where he gained a thorough understanding about gems and sophisticated jewel heists. He decided to share this rather esoteric (at least to most law enforcement agencies) knowledge for the public good by joining the ranks of the FBI. Agents were trained by Dan and these agents in turn trained and work with local police departments. Dan single-handedly advanced the ability of law enforcement both here in the US and by forming congenial relationships with agencies such as Interpol, to apprehend jewel thieves worldwide.

Dan retired from the FBI and is now the Director of Security at Rolex USA. Although he did not have any samples for the attendees, he provided many gems of information and several good laughs as well.

Dan McCaffrey  receives speaker award from Chairman Don Francisco and Brian Reich

By Marie Harrington
Chapter Writer

Security is Everyone’s Business

The Active Shooter Security Symposium that the NYC Chapter hosted on March 22, 2019 at the world-renowned Museum of Modern Art was a conference that should not have been missed.  New Yorkers never do things in a small way and the symposium was attended by an excess of 200 individuals, either employed or interested in, all phases of the ever more essential and expanding security industry. The NYC Chapter gathered an incredible line up of distinguished security professionals to share their extensive knowledge with all that were fortunate to attend. The event was held in the Titus 1 Theater, the largest of the two theaters housed within MoMA. Art Food Catering provided a continental breakfast before the conference began. 

Daniel Platt, the Director of Security for MoMA, was instrumental in securing the space for the symposium. Matt Peters, from Gavin deBecker and Associates, organized the event. Thank you for making this a memorable event.

After opening comments from Chapter Chairman, Don Francisco, Steve Sacchetti, Chapter Vice Chairman took the helm. James Hamilton, from Gavin deBecker and Associates, was the first speaker. James served with the FBI for 17 years. While there, James developed training programs still being utilized by the NYPD, the NSA, the FBI and other governmental agencies.  James focused on steps useful for preventing workplace violence by focusing on pre-incident behavioral patterns. Threats may be from internal sources who would be familiar with the physical layout of the area. James believes that run, hide and fight training needs to expanded as each situation may need a different survival technique. Survival awareness is what is necessary. 

Dan Ryan, from Brookfield Properties, spoke about workplace shootings that occurred on Brookfield properties. Dan focused on a shooting in sprwaling suburban mall. Brookfield developed a comprehensive plan for managing the many, diverse challenges that these shootings require. The fallout from these incidents is mind-boggling. Brookfield gave much needed support to the victims and their families as well as to the community at large. The marketing team even arranged a space and a method for the public to leave memorial messages. Brookfield also went into herculean overdrive to damage to the property. Dan shared actual footage from the shooting incident. The reactions of those out shopping and not expecting to hear gun fire was viewed in real time. That was truly a learning experience.

A panel discussion was the third event of the symposium. The expertise of the 3 panelists was incredible to have in one event, and the NYC Chapter does not disappoint. Diego Rodriguez is the Vice President of Security and Emergency Management at New York Presbyterian, Jerome Pickett is the Executive Vice President and CSO of the National Basketball Association and Philip Halpin is the Senior Vice President for Global Security at Brown Brothers Harriman. It would be difficult to summarize all that was discussed. One of the most salient topics discussed was how to obtain more resources for your security departments. 

The chapter will be hosting other events, so please support these endeavors. There is always something new to be learned.

The NYC Chapter wishes to thank the following for sponsoring this event

Please consider having your firm or organization sponsor a future event.

The New York City Chapter of ASIS International is pleased to announce our “2019 Person of the Year”!

All are welcome to join us for the Person of the Year Luncheon on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm at the Javits Center Special Events Hall to honor Chief Owen J. Monaghan, Chief of Police/Chief Security Officer for the State of New York Metropolitan Transit Authority. The ASIS NYC Chapter will honor Chief Monaghan as “2019 Person of the Year” for his dedication to the safety and security of travelers in New York State and to his many contributions to ASIS International through volunteer leadership positions.

Tickets for the Person of the Year Luncheon can be purchased ONLINE when registering as an attendee for the ASIS 29th NYC Security Conference at $85 each or $850 per table of ten. Note the change in program for 2019 as we are moving “Back to the Future” to our traditional one day of Exhibits with education sessions held on the day prior. See the Conference Schedule for more information.

Bio for Chief Owen J. Monaghan

Owen J. Monaghan was appointed to the position of Chief of Police with the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTAPD) on January 6th, 2017. Later that year in August, Chief Monaghan was tasked with additional responsibilities as MTA Chief Security Officer in order to better synchronize the efforts of the MTA Office of Security with that of the Police Department. He currently leads a police department which is the sixth largest in New York State. The MTA Police and Office of Security is tasked with protecting over a trillion dollars in assets over a region of 5,000 square miles in two states.

Over 15 million people travel daily by rail, bus or over the bridges and tunnels of the MTA.

Chief Monaghan brought 34 years of experience in law enforcement to the MTA as a leader in transportation and security through his career with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). After retiring from the NYPD in 2015 he joined the MTA as Vice President of Security with New York City Transit (NYCT). Prior to that he was the two-star chief and borough commander of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, overseeing the department’s largest borough command. His command included 3,000 officers and 13 precincts and specialty units.

Monaghan has a long history of collaborating with federal, state and city officials, having served more than 14 years in the NYPD Transit Bureau. He rose through the ranks to become Assistant Chief and Executive Officer, the bureau’s second in command overseeing 2,600 police officers. He was a key contributor to numerous strategies for regional transit security, NYCT security, and Emergency Preparedness Plans. He has received specialized training in transit security from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

His passion for contributing to the security industry is demonstrated through his many volunteer leadership positions with ASIS International. He is the recipient of the prestigious Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification, awarded to experienced security practitioners who have demonstrated in-depth security knowledge and management skills. He has participated in numerous working groups developing ASIS certification programs and has contributed to the Protection of Assets publication. He has served as President of ASIS’s Professional Certification Board, previously serving as a Board Member for six years. He has also served the Long Island Chapter of ASIS as Chapter Vice Chair and Chapter Chair.

Chief Monaghan holds a Master of Public Administration from Marist College and is a graduate of Columbia University’s Police Management Institute.

By Marie Harrington
Chapter Writer

“By Failing to Prepare, You Are Preparing to Fail”

Ben Franklin

“It is an Investment in Your Future”

Vince Amadeo

Although Ben Franklin may have uttered the first quotation in the 18th century, our guest speaker, Vince Amadeo illustrated the wisdom of this proverb.  Vince discussed the many initiatives and programs that marry the interests of both law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.  His previous employment as the Commanding Officer of the NYPD Shield Program enabled him to share some of the knowledge and expertise that he gained there.

Vince mentioned the need for workplaces to hold tabletop exercises, and the necessity for one of these was certainly illustrated by the shooting that occurred on February ,15th in Aurora, Illinois.  Workplaces need to address termination of employment procedures.

Several times during his talk, Vince used terms about investing in your future.  Attending ASIS Chapter meetings, joining ASIS International and availing yourself of all the other security organizations will help you advance within the security industry. It is a multifaceted and rapidly growing industry.  There is always something to learn.

The ASIS NYC Chapter welcomed some newcomers.  Hopefully, they will invest in their future.

Vince Ameado Receives Speaker Award from Chairman Don Francisco

Our hostess at Rosie’s, Mary Burke, along with all of her staff, once again provided us with a delicious sit-down lunch which is quite a task to turn out that many meals at the same time. Ronnie Cabrera, was our mixologist.

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