IFMA invites ASIS Hudson Valley members to a presentation on THE PROMISE AND THREAT OF UAVs IN THE 21st CENTURY. The use of UAVs, also known as drones, is increasing in both the military, civilian and commercial sectors but there are serious implications the use of UAVs present to law enforcement and national security.
Our ASIS chapters have now officially become the Hudson Valley Chapter (#35). Members from both the previous Westchester and the Mid-Hudson chapters have merged. We look forward to new contacts, new ideas, and a bright future.
2017 Holiday Dinner! December 20, 6 PM. Please come if you can. This will be our final meeting as ASIS Westchester. Help to usher in the New Year as we change our name to the ASIS Hudson Valley Chapter!
There are a number of opportunities to get involved in your local ASIS chapter besides the four main officer roles. Each volunteer position is a great way to support your chapter and connect with others in the security field. The positions are listed on the ASIS headquarters web page at https://www.asisonline.org/Membership/Member-Center/Chapters/Pages/Chapter-Officer-Position-Descriptions.aspx A summary of some [...]
We had a very enjoyable breakfast meeting on Halloween morning at the Executive Diner in Hawthorne, NY. Retired FBI agent (and Mid Hudson member) Hilda Kogut spoke about some of her experiences with the agency. We also had the swearing in of the 2018 officers for the new ASIS Hudson Valley chapter.
Our originally planned breakfast at West Point has had to be changed. Unfortunately we did not have enough respondents for the West Point location. We will still have a breakfast meeting on Oct 31 with a speaker from the FBI. The location to be the Executive Diner in Hawthorne, NY from 8:30 am to 10 am.
Saturday was a beautiful day in the Poconos at Sunset Hill Shooting Range. ASIS Members of Mid-Hudson and Westchester chapters got together to enjoy the day with the opportunity to shoot a variety of weapons. From Rugers to Remingtons, a large variety of handguns, rifles, and shotguns were available. The staff at the SHSR was [...]
ASIS Westchester was a recent recipient of a phishing email attack. The simple method used was not very high tech, and it indicates that many non-profits and other organizations may be vulnerable to similar attacks.
Westchester and Mid Hudson ASIS Chapters, join us for the 2017 Annual West Point Breakfast Meeting and Tabletop Day. Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Speaker will be the FBI Assistant Director in Charge, NY Field Office, William F. Sweeney.
Click the link above for details. Mid Hudson Chapter has organized their annual trip to the Sunset Hill Shooting Range in Henryville, PA (Pocono Mt area). We encourage all Westchester chapter members to attend as well! No Experience Necessary!!! No license needed. Designed for the beginner and experienced shooter alike. Minimum age to shoot is 13 years of age. All persons below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 21 or older.