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Jul 14

Homeland Security – Self-Study Courses @ no cost!

Self-study Courses in Homeland Security -

http://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Noncredit

The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security offers non-credit, self-study courses online. These courses are developed by the NPS CHDS teaching faculty and are derived from course content (lecture material and course readings) from the Center’s homeland security master’s degree curriculum. The courses, offered at no cost, are designed for homeland defense and security professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of key homeland security concepts and require the flexibility of self-paced instruction. NPS does not provide graduate credit for the courses; however, participants are encouraged to check with their professional associations regarding continuing education units/credits. Upon completing each course, participants can download a record of completion.

Six Non-Credit Courses Currently Available:

Terrorist Financing and State Response

Intelligence for Homeland Security: Organizational and Policy Challenges

Homeland Security in Israel

The Global Jihadi Threat

Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection

Technology for Homeland Security: Inspection and Detection Technologies

 

Source: Recommendation from David Jimenez /AMU – via Laurie’s membership to the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts Group - LinkdedIn

Jul 9

Organized Retail Crime Meeting – July 21st

July 21st 1pm – 3pm  – Location – DeWitt Town Hall

https://greaterdewittrtc.com/Home_Page.php

The Next Loss Prevention Coalition – Organized Retail Crime Working Group Meeting will be held on 7/21/2011 at 1:00-3:00 PM at the DeWitt Town Hall.  Please pass the word on to all area Loss Prevention Officers and/or Store Managers. 

Special Guest Speakers with Q&A: District Attorney’s Office Municipal Court Bureau and White Collar Crime Bureau

Who should attend?  Commercial Business Owners, Law Enforcement Professionals, Loss Prevention Managers, District Managers and Security Professionals with an interest in Retail Crime Prevention.

Current InfraGard Organized Retail Crime SIG  & DeWitt Loss Prevention Coalition Members:

Walmart, K-Mart, JCPenney, Wegmans, Tops, Rite-Aid, Kinney’s, Home Depot, Price Chopper, Carousel Center, Shoppingtown Mall and Great Northern Mall.

For more information email Laurie at syracuseinfragard@gmail.com

 

Jul 9

Phil Lempert – Supermarket Guru

http://www.supermarketguru.com/ 

Phil Lempert is a leading food industry analyst, journalist and trend-watcher. SupermarketGuru.com offer readers the latest food & health news, new food product ratings, money saving tips, unique recipes, food allergy info and resources to help get the most from every shopping trip

  • Convenience is leading the buying trends for consumables in the US

http://www.supermarketguru.com/index.cfm/go/sg.videoSlideshow/videoId/540 (Phil provides a video review 3x a week!)

  • Dirty Dozen – Buy Organic when possible - Apples, Celery, Strawberries, Peaches, Spinach, Imported Nectarines, Sweet Bell Peppers, potatoes, Domestic Blueberries, lettuce, Imported Grapes, Kale and Collard Greens.
  • 15 Clean Veggies – Low in pesticides –  You don’t need  to buy Organic: Onions, Corn, Pineapples, Avocados, Sweet Peas, Eggplant, Domestic Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Watermelon, Asparagus, Cabbage, Sweet potatoes, Mangos, Grapefruit, Mushrooms

Laurie encourages you to buy locally, support your local Farmers Market! 

Jun 13

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Jun 10

June 15th Greater DeWitt Retail Theft Coalition/Partners with InfraGard to fight Organized Retail Crime in CNY

InfraGard will be announcing the new Commercial Sector Chiefs from both the Private and Public Sectors focusing on Organized Retail Crime in CNY at the June 15th Meeting! 

From the Public Sector -the Syracuse PD, the Onondaga Crime Analysis Center, Manlius Police Department and Camillus Police Department have joined to support the program.

From the Private Secor – we welcome new members from Walmart’s 12 Regional Stores, Kinney Drugs, RiteAid, Great Northern Mall, Shoppingtown Mall, Wegmans, and Zales to the program this month.

A website has been created and is maintained by the Town of DeWitt Police Department for retail establishments throughout DeWitt and Central NY.  http://greaterdewittrtc.com/Home_Page.php 

The GDRTC was formed to assist retail establishments in combating theft on all levels with the following goals:           

  • Prevent and deter retail theft
  • Exchange and share information on retail theft suspects
  • Track and share information on organized theft rings
  • Provide education and training for retail establishments in areas of theft and fraud

The next Loss Prevention Coalition Meeting will be held on 6/15/2011 at 1:00 PM at the Town of DeWitt Town Hall.  Please pass the word on to all area Loss Prevention Officers and/or Store Managers.   Register to attend the meeting by sending an email to Laurie at syracuseinfragard@gmail.com

For more information about the GDRTC contact: 

Ofc Brenton White,                                                                                                                                             
315-449-3640 x228

Jun 10

Cancelled – June 15th – Syracuse NY – CenterState Presentation

Meeting Cancelled – We Are From The Federal Government and We Are Here To Help!

Date: 6/15/2011  date when this meeting is rescheduled for will be announced!
Time: 7:30 AM TO 10:00 AM

CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity
572 S. Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
Event Description: Government officials will address issues that matter most to you and your business.

Speakers & Agencies:

•Thomas Beamish, Special Agent, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
•Mark Kreyer, CPP, Protection Security Advisors, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
•John Savage, Sergeant, Syracuse Police Department
•Laurie Venditti, Leadership Committee Chairman, Syracuse InfraGard – SA Timothy Dwyer, FBI
•Internal Revenue Service – Steve Ingraham, Management and Program Analyst, SBSE/ CLD:PSP:OS

Topics:

•Immigrant Employment – Proper Hiring and Anti-Discrimination Procedures; Fraudulent Document Detection; Use of E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program
•Site Vulnerability Assessment
•Workplace Violence; Active Shooter
•Public/Private Sector Overview
•Small Business Health Care Reform Tax Credits

Registration required (fee waived for InfraGard Members)

http://www.centerstateceo.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1005

(917) 596-3037
or email Laurie at syracuseinfragard@gmail.com

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