ASIS-HOUSTON CHAPTER MINUTES
4/20/06
The luncheon meeting was held at the Renaissance Hotel with RVP Mike Crocker CPP and Chairman John Brady co-presiding. 70 members and guests attended.
Prayer: Lewis Eakins CPP
Pledge: Mike Crocker
The meeting started with the introduction of guests and new members. Assistant US Attorney Gary Cobe will be assuming the lead role
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Web: Mike Crocker CPP stated they have developed a FAQ page. Sponsorship renewals are in progress. As ARVP, he is also starting a web site for regional information.
Golf: Darin Dillon CPP reminded us the information and registration are now posted on our web site and can be paid by Penpal through the web. We also put copies of the flyers on each table. The Annual Tournament will be held at the Longwood Golf Course in Cypress on May 15th. We need prizes for the silent auction and gift bags, hole sponsors and participants! Curently, there are already 152 registered with room for 6 more teams.
Newsletter: Tom Hamilton CPP announced the next issue will be 16 pages, a 25% increase and is going to press shortly. The committee has exceeded its funding goals and the newsletter is again fully funded in excess of $8,800, which will allow for another educational scholarship and carry over money for 2007.
Treasurer’s report: Distributed on each table.
Placement: There are several new postings in the placement section.
Programs: The next social opportunity is at the end of April at the Law Enforcement Wild Game Cook-off at the Bear Creek Park. Tickets sell for $6.00. The Chapter is sponsoring a team. Proceeds provide scholarships to assist the Houston Farm and Ranch Club (a 501c3 charity), which supports numerous other charitable organizations.
Training Opportunity: Houston Chapter members may register for the Maritime Awareness Security Terrorism Training (MASTT) on June 14-15, 2006. There is no charge for attending this conference; however they are seeking eighteen sponsorships.
Foundation: Randy Simpson CPP encouraged applicants for the Alan Cross CPP Award. This award pays for the CPP Review class offered at the next annual conference.
Special Recognition: A special award was presented to Stephen Bourg CPP for his exceptional efforts and time dedicated as the Certifications Chairman for the last 2.5 years. Approximately 100 members have participated, with a 90% passing success rate. Our Review Guide is the most downloaded form on our website nationwide. We are now charging a fee for non-Houston Chapter members.
Corporate Security Roundtable: Charles Hutchinson stated the next meeting will be April 27 and will be a training class and discussion on video technology and networking entitled Enterprise Security Solutions. Mike Crocker CPP, CSC and Tom Norman CPP, PSP, CSC are the presenters.
Public Service Award: HPD Officer Warren V. Jones
Greg Walker, Esq., ARM, CPP introduced our honoree, accompanied by Sgt. Nate McDuell.
The mission of law enforcement is to protect and serve the citizens within the communities of each respective jurisdiction. HPD, however, places great emphasis on being more than just a law enforcement agency. It has historically been a leader in proactive crime prevention awareness and outreach programs, and strongly encourages and supports the development of partnerships with businesses, organizations and citizens to build a safer and friendlier Houston.
Officer Warren Jones of the Public Affairs Division’s Community Relations Unit has built a citywide network of volunteers from area businesses and organizations besides enlisting his own family members, and co-workers and their families, to help with special needs projects. His genuine concern for helping elderly and disabled members of our society has generated a wave of community involvement unlike any seen in the past. Officer Jones began his mission while working at the Northeast Police Station. While on patrol, Officer Jones learned of neighborhood concerns as he addressed city ordinance violations and criminal activity. It was then that he discovered the plights of the elderly and disabled who had become victims of their conditions and prisoners in their environment.
When Officer Jones transferred to the Public Affairs Division, he continued his outreach efforts. As people began learning of his generous and successful accomplishments, word spread quickly throughout the community. Since 2004, Officer Jones has volunteered his own labor and funds to perform numerous acts of good will. The projects have resulted in the construction of wheelchair ramps, major home repairs, and removal of dangerous buildings, replacement of furnishings and appliances, and assistance with acquiring food stamps, medication, social security benefits and funding for utilities.
Because of his initiative, coordination ability and indisputable concern for helping other, Officer Jones has changed the lives and conditions of those who had no hope, no future and no dreams of a better life.
Officer Jones accepted a plaque as a token of our appreciation.
Speaker: Matt Silcox, CPP. CET
CHPA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Topic: SECURITY LIGHTING
We see things using the Four S’s:
SHAPE: the human eye can see 26,000 versions of the letter A. Through shape, we can see it to identify it.
SHINE: reflection of light
SILHOUETTE: similar to shadow, but the light source is not behind the object.
SHADOW: the object is in front of the light source.
There are three reasons to have security lighting; the scene determines the amount of light level to see the object, classify it and then identify it.
To aid eyesight:
There are new rules about light pollution and energy codes will also determine the type and strength of the lighting source.
Lighting and CCTV have potential problems. Lights too close to a camera will close the iris and darken the image, as well as a rising or setting sun. Shade the camera or put it at a 90 degree angle to the light source to minimize this condition. Headlights and reflections from windshields, chrome, glass, etc will also affect your camera. Control lighting with timers, photocells or remote control (motion detectors or building automation). Consider the loss of power or a time change when using a timer and foggy days when considering photocells.
Long Beach, California has a rebate program for installing commercial security lighting. Lighting is recommended by LEAs and neighborhood watch programs, and power companies. Several government grant programs are available to fund lighting. Lighting is also part of the over psychological effect of Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED). You must get the architects involved early; but often they worry about the design not the practicality. CPTED helps define the area and ownership of space.
Color Temperature also affects lighting. Color temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin (K). The low color temperature implies warmer (more yellow/red) light while high color temperature implies a cooler (more blue) light. (We viewed lighting types and performance characteristics). Heat from the bulb and the amount of time for the light to start and restrike also effects the efficiency rating.
The next consideration is the power source. Lighting is a major electrical draw, using 100 times the power used by cameras. When is emergency power practical, such as a generator or battery? LED lights are now becoming popular as the have low heat but brighter light.
Other considerations include:
Mr. Silcox accepted a plaque in appreciation of his time and expertise. His presentation was also the first that will be a web-streaming broadcast on our website.
Our next meeting is May 18th. LTJG Brian Sadler is the Port Site Marine Inspector for the USCG for the Houston/Galveston Sector. He will provide an update on USCG operations.