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ASIS International
was formerly the American Society for Industrial
Security, evolving to become international in scope.
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 ABOUT
ASIS: The
Faces of Security Today
ASIS International, with more than 35,000 members, is the preeminent
international organization for professionals responsible for security,
including managers and directors of security. In addition, corporate
executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants,
architects, attorneys, and federal, state, and local law enforcement,
are becoming involved with ASIS to better understand the constant
changes in security issues and solutions.
ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of
security practices by developing
educational
programs and materials that address broad security concerns, such as
the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security
topics. By providing members and the security community with access to a
full range of programs and services, and by publishing the only monthly
magazine focused strictly on the issues and concerns of security,
Security Management, ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
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History
Of ASIS
ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security
professionals, with more than 35,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955,
ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of
security professionals by developing educational programs and materials
that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar
and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates
the role and value of the security management profession to business,
the media, governmental entities, and the public. By providing members
and the security community with access to a full range of programs and
services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine -
Security Management
- ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
Facts about ASIS:
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Founded:
1955
- Members: approx. 35,000
- Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
(Cleveland was the 23rd chapter)
- Volunteer Councils: 33
- Board of Directors: 16 members
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Volunteer and Executive Leaders
- Headquarters Staff: More than 70 full-time staff
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ASIS
Certifications: ASIS administers three certifications programs.
The Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) designation indicates
board certification in security management, and is recognized
worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security
practitioner. Two technical certifications have been added recently:
the Physical Security Professional (PSP™) and the Professional
Certified Investigator (PCI™). (For LOCAL Cleveland Certification
info, Certifications)
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ASIS
Foundation: Incorporated in 1966. Funds and manages endowments
for a wide range of academic, strategic, and professional
development activities, and sponsors security industry reports and
research, such as a newly commissioned study, Overview of the
Security Industry, planned for publication in 2004.
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ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits: The world's most
comprehensive educational and networking event in the security
industry.
- 135 educational sessions
- Largest dedicated security show in the world with 2,106
booth spaces occupied by 810 companies
- Pre-registered attendees from countries throughout the world
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Membership benefits include:
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Advocacy: ASIS represents the interests of the security
management profession to business, the media, government entities,
and the public.
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ASIS Guidelines
Join
ASIS
There are two ways to apply for membership: Use the links below to
apply for membership online through the ASIS Store or complete a
PDF version of the
membership application and mail or fax your application.
Note:
Membership approval takes approximately one week.
(Current
members only: Renew your membership online today!)
Classes of Membership
Member: Professional in an executive, managerial, supervisory,
or responsible charge position who is primarily responsible for the
security function of their organization.
Associate: Individual with professional interest in security,
seeking the educational benefits provided by membership in ASIS.
Student Member: Full-time student actively pursuing a
security-related degree. Student membership is not available to those
who would otherwise qualify for Member or Associate status.
Note: Additional documentation is required and must accompany a student
application in order for the application to be processed. Please see
complete instructions on student membership application page.
Tax Information Regarding Member Dues
ASIS
Cleveland
ASIS Cleveland: Professional security association,
Cleveland, Ohio, security professionals, security directors, loss
prevention specialists, risk management specialists and corporate
security personnel, security companies providing security services and
security equipment, security education, security employment, and more
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