Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico

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Volume 4, Issue 3
CHS Receives Official
Government Recognition
Contents
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CHS Receives Official Government
Recognition
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Baseball’s Brightest Calls for Homeland
Security’s Highest
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Persistance Pays Off in Puerto Rico
by Benjamin Nieves, CHS-V
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Top Official Praises Agreement: An
Interview with Nazario Lugo Burgos,
Puerto Rico’s Director of Emergency
Management
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Puerto Rico: Professionalism and Patriotism by Rick Goins, CHS-V
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Record Participation at Puerto Rico’s
P&R Team Meeting
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ABCHS National Conference Information and Schedule at a Glance
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Workshops at the 2006 CHS National
Conference
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Register for the CHS 2006 National
Conference
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Nazario Lugo Burgo, exectutive director of Puerto Rico’s Emergency Mangement Agency, and Dr. Robert
O’Block, founder of the CHS program, sign the official agreement between the CHS program and Puerto
Rico’s Emergency Managment Agency.
History in the Signing:
CHS Now Recognized by the Puerto Rican Government
On January 20, 2006, Dr. Robert O’Block, founder of the Certified in Homeland
Security (CHS) program, and Nazario Lugo Burgos, executive director of Puerto Rico’s
Emergency Management Agency, signed an agreement stating that Puerto Rico officially recognizes the CHS Preparation and Response (P&R) Teams as a key resource
in homeland security. During the signing, Dr. O’Block and Burgos both said, “We are
making history.”
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This colossal event established a cooperative agreement between the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico and the CHS program. The CHS
program has not only agreed to assist in
emergency situations, but also to offer
its members’ knowledge and expertise
on a regular basis. This means the government of Puerto Rico will have additional input from physicians, engineers,
psychologists, nurses, communication
experts, and many other professionals.
An additional part of the agreement
states that the Puerto Rican government
will provide free training to all CHS
P&R Team members. Dr. O’Block,
thoroughly enjoying the beauty of the
island during his visit, suggested that
P&R Team members plan vacations to
Puerto Rico and receive free training
during their visits.
In the event of an emergency in Puerto
Rico, the local government will bring in
CHS P&R Team members from across
the United States to offer assistance.
The Puerto Rican government, eager to
receive the support, has agreed to pay
for members’ transportation, food, and
lodging during recovery efforts.
Several media outlets were present
during the agreement, representing
the public’s interest and support of the
agreement. Primera Hora (First Hour),
El Nuevo Dia (The New Day), and El
Vocero (The Spokesman), as well as several news stations, covered the story.
Nazario presented Dr. O’Block with
a special plaque to display Puerto Rico’s
Emergency Management Agency’s appreciation for Dr. O’Block’s support of
the island. The plaque had the following message engraved on it: “The Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency wishes to thank Robert L. O’Block,
PhD, for your commitment with our
agency and your unconditional support
in making Puerto Rico part of CHS.”
Dr. O’Block, surprised and honored
by the award, voiced that he was 100%
confident this agreement was going to
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be successful. He commented, “The
dedication and passion I have witnessed
in the CHS members in Puerto Rico is
unsurpassable and inspiring. By accepting the responsibility to directly assist
the government, they are leading a trend
that will advance our nation’s homeland
security to a level we never before imagined possible.”
Anyone interested in participating in
these momentous developments should
call CHS Chief Association Officer
Marianne Schmid at (800) 423-9737,
ext. 220, or visit www.acfei.com.
To view additional photos of
this historic and memorable
event between the Certified in
Homeland
Security
program
and the Puerto Rico Emergency
Management Agency visit Dr.
Robert O’Block’s website at
www.droblock.com.
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CHS Founder Credits Puerto Rico
Members for Success
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When asked about the historic agreement, Dr. O’Block stated, “I can give you
a long list of reasons why this is going to
work: all our Puerto Rico members!”
Jose Acobe
Fernando Gonzalez Almestica
Jose A. Aponte Cintron
Carlos Barros-Villahermosa
Jose O. Bergollo
Carlos E. Berroa Emiliano
Wassilly J. Bonet
Neri Casiano-Bracero
Juan Antonio Cosme Santiago
Jose A. Cruz-Jimenez
Carlos R. Figueroa
John A. Griffey
Rafael L. Guzman
Pablo Lafitte
Galo I. Leguillou
Elias A. Llabres Rodriguez
Manuel Lopez Maldonado
Ana M. Lopez
Juan F. Lopez
Nazario Lugo Burgos
Pablo E. Maestre
Anthony Maldonado
Gilbert Hughes Martinez-Lopez
Neftali Negron Medina
Victor M. Mojica
Antonio Muniz Cruz
Antonio Muniz Lugo
Jose J. Muniz
Jesus Manuel Nadal-Casanova
Benjamin Nieves
Janet Nieves
Ralph Otero
Edwin A. Padilla Rios
Luis Angel Padilla
Jimmy E. Parrilla-Raya
Juan J. Perez
Hiram Quiles-Rivera
Pedro J. Ramirez Martinez
Jose G. Ramirez-Castro
Fidel Angel Rijos-Ortiz
Angel E. Rijos
William Rivas-Colon
Jose A. Rodriguez
Jesus Alejandro Roman
Jose A. Rosa-Carrasquillo
Melvin Rosario-Crespo
Carlos Ruiz Candelario
Marcelo J. Sanabria Barnola
Ramon A. Santiago-Bayon
Julio Serrano-Faria
Armando A. Suarez
Richard Tapia Gonzalez
Rafael E. Torres Chavez
Jorge Torres-Caratini
Carlos E. Torres
Hector R. Torres
Pedro A. Villodas-Colon
Cesar A. Vivaldi
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Picture Captions
1. The plaque that was presented to Dr. Robert O’Block by Nazario Lugo Burgos
and the Emergency Management Agency of Puerto Rico.
2. Nazario Lugo Burgos presents Dr. O’Block with a special plaque in appreciation of all the support he has provided Puerto Rico.
3. Dr. Robert O’Block explains to the press and attendees why he believes this
agreement is so important.
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World Baseball Classic Security Volunteers (from left to right): Benjamin Nieves, CHS-V; Paul Perez, U.S. DHS ; Marcelo Sanabira, CHS-III; Angel Rijos,
CHS-III; and Dr. Wassilly Bonet, CHS-III.
Baseball’s Brightest Calls for Homeland Security’s Highest
T
he CHS Preparation and Response (P&R) Team of Puerto
Rico was invited to work with the
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Team as security enforcements during the
first two rounds of the first World Baseball Classic held in Puerto Rico. Marking
a major milestone in baseball’s history by
featuring teams consisting of the world’s
best players, this long-anticipated World
Cup-style international tournament required special security measures.
Several threats were made to the games
that concerned the agencies overseeing
security for the games. In response, the
federal and state agencies in charge of
security during the 2006 World Baseball
Classic met with Benjamin Nieves, state
coordinator of the CHS P&R Team in
Puerto Rico, on Friday, March 3. During this meeting Nieves discussed the
important role the P&R Team of Puerto
Rico has in protecting and servicing the
country, as the Puerto Rican government
officially recognized it as a key resource
in the island’s homeland security efforts.
Nieves explained how all of the training,
experience, and qualifications the CHS
P&R Team members had would make
them a valuable asset to the security of
the World Baseball Classic. In addition
he presented the agencies with an official letter from the American College of
Forensic Examiners (ACFEI) stating the
association’s support and willingness to
assist in any way possible.
In response, Nieves was issued a letter
requesting the service of five CHS members to work with the CIP Team under
the supervision of Paul Perez-Barroso,
protection security advisor of the Office of Infrastructure Protection, Risk
Management Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Fidel Rijos, CHS-III; Marcelo Sanabria,
CHS-III; Angel Rijos, CHS-III; Wassilly
Bonet, CHS-III; and Juan Lopez, CHSIII volunteered to help provide protec-
tion during the games. They were each
issued a special ID with the U.S. DHS
credentials and logo and received special
training and practice with DHS representatives. These members worked with
other agencies that also provided protection during the event. Their mission was
to provide surveillance of main utilities
and to ensure that the operation of the
event was not compromised. Nieves stated that he felt this was significant as it was
the first time the government recognized
their professionalism and expertise in the
security field.
Puero Rico hosted rounds 1 and 2 from
March 7–15 during the tournament,
which involved the top players from 16
nations and consisted of 4 four-team
pools playing round-robins in Puerto
Rico, Florida, Arizona, and Japan. The
final game was played at San Diego Petco
Park in California on March 20.
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Offical Letter Requesting the Service of CHS
Members at the World Baseball Classic
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Risk Management Division
Third Floor , Suite 3B
San Juan District 1510 F.D. Roosevelt Ave
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
Mr. Benjamin Nieves
P & R Team State Coordinator
ACFEI
Drive Inn Plaza PMB 277
Suite 15
Bayamon, P.R. 00959
Dear Mr. Nieves,
It is always a pleasure speaking with you and I continue to be impressed by the level of
quality professionals you have assembled in your state program. I am in possession of a letter
you wrote to the Homeland Security Officer for San Juan, Mr. Adalberto Mercado who has
asked me to consider you and members of your organization for the DHS-RMD Critical
Infrastructure Protection Team (CIP), World Baseball Classic 2006, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. The
event is of significant importance and will command international media attention.
The CIP Team will be responsible for identifying operational equipment critical to the
operation of the stadium. We will conduct a quick security assessment of the asset and provide
options for consideration to local security workforce responsible for the physical security of the
stadium. This will help them in their mission to ensure the facility, employees, players and
patrons enjoy the classic without interruption of service due to an act by unscrupulous personnel
wishing to do harm or cause Major League Baseball and Puerto Rico embarrassment for their
political gain.
I request that you assemble five members of your organization that are Certified
Homeland Security level III or above to work as volunteers to help in this most important
mission.
I thank you for your consideration and remain,
Respectfully yours,
Paul Perez Barroso
Paul Perez-Barroso, CPP
Protective Security Advisor
Persistance Pays Off in Puerto Rico
By Benjamin Nieves, CPP, CHS-V, State Coordinator for the CHS P&R Teams in Puerto Rico, President of Industrial Services
Products, Inc., and the Professional Training Center
Benjamin Nieves, CHS-V
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fter 2 years of hard work, the
Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the Department of Justice, the State Emergency Management
Agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office in Puerto Rico,
and the Certified in Homeland Security
Preparation and Response (CHS P&R)
Team of Puerto Rico will finally be
working together to improve national
security in Puerto Rico. On January
20, 2006, Dr. Robert O’Block signed
a cooperation agreement with the government of Puerto Rico to establish an
official relationship between CHS and
the government. This agreement is monumental because for the first time in Puerto Rico’s
history the government is seeking the
advice and support of a private organization of professionals to assist the
government to prepare for, respond to,
and recover from any national emergency. CHS members are now invited
to all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trainings, workshops,
and seminars in Puerto Rico. Only 1
week after signing the agreement, CHS
P&R Team members participated
in the Critical Infrastructure Review
Program workshop and the Exercise
Program seminar with all of the government agencies (Puerto Rico Police, U.S. DHS, FBI, fire department,
State Emergency Management Agency,
Health Department, Water Authority,
Public Works, Transportation Department, Energy Department, etc.). As
part of the private sector, we were able
to provide these government agencies
with advice and knowledge from our
different fields of expertise.
The government has finally realized
that 85% of the assets in Puerto Rico
are in private hands. In most cases, the
government is unaware of the hazards in
each facility and what type of resources
the private industry could offer during a
national emergency. For example, Puerto Rico is the largest pharmaceutical
manufacturer in the world, providing
55% of the medical drugs consumed
globally, including the infamous Cipro
that is used to treat anthrax. Puerto
Rico is also home to the second busiest
cruise lines boarding port in the world,
bringing in 160,000 American and European tourists each week. Our CHS
P&R Team members are committed to
protecting Puerto Rico’s security and
the assets their island provides to the
rest of the world.
When I heard about the CHS program in January 2004, being part of the
private sector, I didn’t understand how
I could become Certified in Homeland
Security. But after asking myself if this
certification would help me assist my
country in the future, I made the decision to become part of the CHS pro-
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gram and to involve as many of my colleagues as possible.
My colleagues and I have always had
the similar goal of involving the private
industry with the government on national security matters. After starting
our local CHS P&R Team, I attempted to gain more involvement with the
government by getting in touch with
politicians and other contacts, but I was
unsuccessful. Realizing I was not going
to receive much help, I decided to take
charge and make it happen.
My first step was reading the Homeland Security Presidential Directive #5,
which states, “The Federal Government
recognizes the role that the private and
non-governmental sectors play in preventing, preparing for, responding to,
and recovering from terrorist attacks,
major disasters, and other emergencies.” With the confidence that statement brought me, I approached the Executive Director of the State Emergency
Management Agency of Puerto Rico,
Nazario Lugo Burgos. I told Mr. Burgos
that Puerto Rico had a P&R Team of
professionals who were willing to give
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ment. With most of the critical assets
of Puerto Rico being in private hands,
I informed Burgos how the private sector was, in many ways, ready to manage
their own emergencies without government resources.
I continued to meet with key figures
such as Hector Martinez, deputy director of the Homeland Security Office in
Puerto Rico; Paul Perez, protective security advisor for the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security for Puerto Rico
and the Virgin Islands; and Julio Gonzalez, homeland security advisor for the
Office of Puerto Rico. They were all
extremely enthusiastic about working
with the CHS P&R Teams. After speaking with these gentlemen, they started
participating in all of our CHS P&R
Team meetings.
During all of this I maintained constant communication with CHS founder Dr. Robert O’Block and CHS Chief
Association Officer Marianne Schmid.
Thanks to their support and trust, the
CHS P&R Team in Puerto Rico is larger and stronger than ever, consisting of
many active members who are willing
to protect our country against any natural or man-made threat.
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Picture Captions
1.Benjamin Nieves talks to reporters
about the importance of collaboration between the government and the
private sectors.
2. Important figures in the agreement
(from left to right): Rick Goins, Benjamin Nieves, Dr. Robert O’Block, Paul
Perez.
3. Prior to the official signing of the
agreement, Benjamin Nieves addresses
the fact that 85% of the assets in Puerto
Rico are in private hands.
4. The large amount of media coverage the event received was an indication of the public’s strong interest in the
agreement.
Top Official Praises Agreement:
An Interview With Nazario Lugo Burgos, CHS-III, Director of Emergency Management for the Commonweath of Puerto Rico
Nazario Lugo Burgos, CHS-III
Please tell our readers about your professional involvement and background
in the homeland security arena.
I have been working in the homeland security field for the past 10 years. I first
got started with the FEARS Corporation
and then started working for a corrections administration. I worked there for 3
years before being recruited to work for a
port authority in internal affairs. In 2002
my boss from the port authority security
was hired as director of emergency management, and he brought me with him as
the lieutenant director. In 2005 governor
Aníbal Acevedo Vilá appointed me to be
the director of Emergency Management
for Puerto Rico.
Please describe your current position
and duties.
I am in charge of coordinating and managing the security and recovery efforts
before, during, and after every single
emergency or disaster that hits Puerto
Rico. Basically, you name it, I take care
of it. This includes motor vehicle accidents, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and
terrorist attacks. Our emergency operation center works 24 hours every day to
ensure that we are prepared for anything
at any time. In response to a disaster,
my office is responsible for coordinating
any services the government can provide
such as food, shelter, medical assistance,
rescue and search operations, debris removal, construction crews, and utility
repairs.
In addition to managing disaster and
emergency response, my office is also
responsible for planning and organizing
training sessions, drills, seminars, and
conferences focused on the core areas
of preparedness, mitigation, operations,
and recovery for the entire island.
A big part of the training we provide
is for our Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) program. This
federally funded program, also known
as the citizens core program, is where we
supervise a core comprised of volunteers
from the community. The government
provides us with money to buy equipment to maintain this volunteer program. We have organized citizen cores
in every single community and are constantly working toward the goal of having volunteers ready and able to handle
any emergency situation before government involvement is needed. So far this
has been extremely successful, with over
5,000 volunteers currently enrolled in
the program.
What measures have you taken to get
so many Puerto Rico citizens to volunteer?
We have been so successful because we
place a high emphasis on volunteerism
and actively market the program by running ads and reaching out to everyone,
even the most isolated communities. The
citizens really enjoy being given the opportunity to be part of our team. A large
part of the success can also be contributed to our program directors who are
constantly working to find and recruit
team members.
Why did you decide to become involved
in the CHS program and the CHS P&R
Teams?
As soon as I read about the CHS program and the Puerto Rico chapter, I immediately thought it would be a great
idea to form an agreement so that our
island would be able to use the amazing
amount of knowledge and experience
the CHS P&R Team members across
the United States have to offer. I don’t
believe in isolating government from the
private sector. It is much better to work
together toward the same goal.
What would you identify as the most
prevalent security-related issues in
Puerto Rico?
The fact that we are so isolated is our biggest concern. If any major disaster were
to occur, such as a hurricane or terrorist
attack, we don’t have any neighbors to
provide us with assistance. That is one of
the reasons our agreement with the CHS
program is such an important milestone
for us.
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So the agreement with the CHS program has already started to impact
Puerto Rico?
Definitely. The agreement began to impact our island as soon as it was signed.
We were very enthusiastic about signing
the agreement and are extremely happy
to be in partnership with the CHS program. Having the CHS program behind
us has put Governor Vila and me at ease.
The citizens also seem to become more
relaxed every day we talk about the CHS
program and the agreement. I hope we
will never have to call upon the CHS
program for help, but just the fact that it
is there gives us peace of mind.
There was a lot of press coverage at the
signing of the agreement. What does
this say about the public’s interest in
and opinion of the agreement?
The response from the press has been
exciting and extremely encouraging. The
media outlets understand that in the
event of a major disaster, we have a vast
plethora of professionals who are willing
to volunteer and put their expertise to
use for free. By disseminating this information to the public, we have been able
to gain a lot of support from the citizens
of Puerto Rico, which is vital to the success and continuation of the agreement.
What steps have you started to take
now that the agreement is official?
We have already started to recruit many
of our current homeland security professionals to become CHS P&R Team
members. We have also started training
with current CHS P&R Team members
in Puerto Rico and meeting with them
concerning various security issues. We
meet about once a week to touch base
and find out what is going on in the communities. Our constant communication
and planning is extremely important. If
a major incident does occur, we want
to be able to efficiently coordinate all of
the CHS P&R Team member volunteers
who come to Puerto Rico to offer their
assistance.
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Is there anything else you would like to
add?
I just want to extend my deepest gratitude to the founder of CHS program,
Dr. Robert O’Block, for being so willing to spend time in Puerto Rico and
for caring for the people who live on this
island. He has been a great friend and
consultant. It is reassuring to know that
he is doing this because he wants what is
best for Puerto Rico. I would also like to
thank the entire program and all of its
members. I look forward to working with
the CHS program in the future and hope
that we will maintain this agreement for
the next 20 years. I cannot even begin to
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describe what an amazing feeling it is for
us to know that if any emergency ever
hits Puerto Rico, the CHS program will
be here to help.
Picture Captions
1. Nazario Lugo Burgos addresses
the importance of the agreement he is
about to sign.
2. Nazario Lugo Burgos answers questions from the media.
Puerto Rico: Professionalism and Patriotism
By Rick Goins, CHS-V, Protective Security Advisor for the Department of Homeland Security for the State of Missouri
Rick Goins, CHS-V
O
n January 20, 2006, I was extremely fortunate to be able
to witness a milestone in cooperation between the Puerto Rican
government and the American College
of Forensic Examiners’ (ACFEI’s) Certified in Homeland Security (CHS) program when Nazario Lugo Burgos, executive director of Puerto Rico’s Emergency
Management Agency, and Dr. Robert
O’Block, founder of the CHS program,
signed an agreement stating that the
CHS program will officially be called on
to help Puerto Rico during emergency
situations. The importance placed on
this agreement and the level of cooperation and coordination involved was even
evident when Dr. O’Block and I arrived
at the airport, as the Puerto Rican government went to a great effort to facilitate our arrival.
I’ve worked at the state level of homeland security for many years, and this is
the first time I have seen a government
body recognize a private organization as
an official security resource in a formal
ceremony. What is extremely impressive
is the fact that the Puerto Rican government wants the CHS program’s assistance not only to help in times of crisis,
but also to assist, advise, and possibly
even provide input for policy issues for
the territory.
We have success on the mainland in
many areas of homeland security, but
I believe we could be even more successful if we use the private sector. State
level offices of homeland security cannot
be experts in every area and cannot be
aware of all security concerns and critical operations or infrastructure; that is
where the private sector can be extremely helpful—especially an organized consortium. This momentous agreement,
which puts assistance from the private
sector into motion, can be a model for
other states to follow.
My observation and interaction with the
Puerto Rico CHS P&R Team members
can be summed up in two words: professionalism and patriotism. During our short
visit, I was able to witness local citizens of
various backgrounds displaying a great
amount of enthusiasm and expressing their
willingness to commit their time and expertise to assist the Puerto Rican government in areas of homeland security.
Although Puerto Rico is a territory
and not a state, the way they are handling homeland security outweighs some
of the efforts we are trying to accomplish
in the mainland, and they are managing this while often working under more
strict laws. I left Puerto Rico impressed
that the local CHS members and nonmembers had taken such an initiative to
be involved with their government. I can
say from my experience that the small
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size of Puerto Rico has nothing to do
with the country’s high level of volunteerism, as we have mainland states that
have less critical infrastructure.
I would like to thank all the Puerto Rican CHS members and the Puerto Rican
government for their hospitality, professionalism, and volunteer spirit that made
this a memorable experience. The Puerto
Rico CHS P&R team has taken this step
to be recognized as a valuable asset to the
government, and I know that they plan to
participate in training, exercises, and discussions, not only to further their involvement, but also to assist states in establishing their CHS P&R Teams.
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1. Rick Goins meets with fellow attendees after the signing.
2. From left to right: Dr. Robert
O’Block, Dr. Wassilly Bonet, Rick Goins
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Record Participation at Puerto Rico’s CHS P&R Team Meeting
T
he Puerto Rico Certified in
Homeland Security (CHS)
Preparation and Response
(P&R) Teams held a meeting January
19, 2006, at the Embassy Suites Hotel
in Isla Verde. With almost 50 members
in attendance, the meeting was a huge
success. Benjamin Nieves, the Puerto
Rico state coordinator, has worked hard
to build a strong team and to receive
government recognition and was very
proud of the turnout, as it was a reflection of the members’ dedication to the
security of Puerto Rico and the CHS
program. “I believe our P&R Teams
thrive because the individuals involved
are extremely motivated by the personal
commitment they feel to enhance the
security of our nation. They have not
pursued their professions for the money.
They love their jobs and want to do everything possible to make this world a
safer place.”
After Nieves thanked and welcomed
everyone in attendance, Dr. Robert
O’Block, founder of the CHS program,
spoke to members about his vision for
the CHS program and the CHS P&R
Teams, letting the members know what
a big part they have in his vision. “The
Puerto Rico CHS members’ devotion to
homeland security is a direct reflection
of the huge strides the island is taking
toward an advanced security system. The
Puerto Rican government is extremely
fortunate to be able to collaborate with
these tremendous individuals.”
Since the major agreement between
the CHS program and the Puerto Rican government would become official
the next day, the meeting, consisting of
presentations from several government
officials, was focused on the importance
of private industry in national security.
Rick Goins, protective security advisor
for the State of Missouri, spoke about
how the information the private sector
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can offer the governement is critical and
how the CHS program is moving in the
right direction to enhance our nation’s
security. Julio Gonzalez, the Department of Homeland Security director for
Puerto Rico, delivered a presentation on
private security in critical infrastructure
identification. Following Gonzalez, the
deputy director of the office of public
safety in Puerto Rico, Hector Martinez,
provided attendees with valuable information concerning private industries’
contributions to national security. The
last presentation, given by Paul Perez of
the Department of Homeland Security
protective services, explained what the
National Incident Management System
(NIMS) is and how private security is
involved in that program. To close the
meeting, Nieves announced the new division leaders for the Puerto Rico P&R
Teams.
As a recent terrorist scare demonstrated, there is a vast need for effective homeland security in Puerto Rico.
On February 10, 2006, FBI agents in
Puerto Rico were able to prevent what
they believed to be a domestic terrorist
attack arranged by militants favoring
Puerto Rico’s separation from the United States. Unfortunately, the terrorist
group will most likely continue to pose
a threat to the island. The CHS P&R
Team members in Puerto Rico will now
be able to play a vital role in assisting
the government as they enact a proactive
approach to protecting the island from
future attacks.
Picture Captions
1. Dr. Robert O’Block, founder of the
CHS program.
2. The P&R Team meeting attendees.
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American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
(ABCHS) National Conference
Join us at the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security’s (ABCHS’s) 6th National Conference in Orlando, Florida, at the Buena Vista Palace in the Walt Disney World® Resort September 19–21, 2006. This national conference promises to
be the best yet, as the schedule is filled with presentations and workshops by the nation’s leading homeland security experts!
Once you have registered for the conference and recieved the group discount code, call the Buena Vista Palace to reserve your
accommodations. Space in the hotel with ABCHS’s discounted rate is limited, so book as soon as possible! To reserve your room,
please call the hotel at (866) 397-6516 or visit the website at http://www.buenavistapalace.com
You can access additional conference information, including the most updated schedule, or register for the conference on our
website, www.chs.acfei.com (click “conferences”) or call (800) 423-9737 for more information.
Schedule at a Glance:
Tuesday, September 19
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Registration Open
National CHS Preparation and
Response Team Meeting
Exhibit Hall Open
Welcome Reception
Panel Discussion: “Homeland
Security National Perspective”
Headed by Dr. Robert Silver, PhD,
MS, BS, CHS-V
Wednesday, September 20
7:00 a.m.
Registration Open
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Available
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker Presentation
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Exhibits
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshops
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Workshops
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Coffee and Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Banquet, Featured Keynote Speaker
Thursday, September 21
7:00 a.m.
Registration Open
Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Available
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Awards
Announcements from ABCHS
Executive Board Members
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker Presentation
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Exhibits
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Workshops
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Defensive Tactics
6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Closes
Keynote Speaker
Lee R. Heath, CHS-V, chief postal inspector of the United States Postal Inspection Service, will be a featured
keynote speaker and will be discussing the homeland security mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
and how it translates to real opportunities for the USPS and others. The session will highlight past cases such
as the Unabomber, anthrax mailings, and the Ricin hoax investigations. He will also discuss the latest homeland security initiatives and how effective planning in this critical area has led to recent success in managing
response, relief, and recovery in the wake of natural disasters. Heath will deliver his keynote presentation
on Thursday, September 21, at 9:00 a.m. Two additional keynote speakers will be announced soon! Watch
www.chs.acfei.com for updates.
www.acfei.com
(800) 423-9737
Workshops at the Conference
Workshops planned for the conference
will include, but are not limited to, the
following. The presentations offered are
subject to change.
Vulnerability Assessment in a Post
9/11 Environment
Instructor: Forrest P. Franklin, DABFE,
CPP, CDRP
Homeland Security Lessons Learned
Instructor: Dr. Robert Silver, PhD, MS,
BS, ABCHS, CHS-V
The Use of Modeling and Simulation
in Support of Homeland Security Applications
Instructor: John R. Hummel, PhD, CHS-III
Healthcare Consequence Management and Homeland Security: How
Prepared Are Hospitals and the Communities They Serve
Instructor: Jim Paturas, EMTP, CHS-III
Surveillance Detection
Instructor: David L. Johnson, CHS-V
WMD, Drugs, Vision Science, and the
Traffic Stop
Instructors: E. Robert Bertolli, OD, CHSV, CMI-V; Dominic Robert Pannone, OD,
CHS-V, CMI-V
Computer Support for Disaster Simulation Exercises
Instructor: Kenneth A. Keen, MS, CHS-III
Pandemic Flu and Its Impact on National Security
Instructor: Barbara B. Citarella, RN,
BSN, MS, CHS-III
Top IT Security Projects for Law Enforcement
Instructor: Bill Spernow, BS, MBA, CISSP, CHS-III
Homeland Security—Dynamic Emerging Trends in Public-Private Partnerships
Instructors: Ernest C. Blount, BA, CHSIII; Glen M. Mowrey, Deputy Chief of
Police, Meklenburg County Police Department, Charlotte, NC (Retired)
Modern Communication Systems and
Interability
Greg Carttar, CHS-V
Defense Tactics Demonstrations
Instructor: Wayne Carmon, CHS-I
K-9s and Their Increased Use in Transportation Security Since 9/11
Instructor: Henri R. Nolin, AE, CPP, CHS-III
Intervention and Management of Psychological Aspects of Crisis and Trauma
Instructors: Steven M. Crimando, MA,
CHS-III; Raymond F. Hanbury, PhD,
ABPP, CHS-III
Securing Our Homeland—An Update
on Homeland Security
Instructor: Andrew J. Jurchenko, Sr., (Lt.
Col., Retired) CHS-V
Attend Both the ABCHS and ACFEI National Conferences and SAVE 30%!
Want to stay in Orlando a few extra days? Join us for the 2006 ACFEI National Conference, held at the Buena Vista Palace in
the Walt Disney World® Resort on September 21–23. If you register for both the ABCHS and the ACFEI conferences, you will
save 30% on your total registration fees! This year marks the American College of Forensic Examiners’ 14th anniversary. The
services of forensic examiners of varied disciplines have greatly increased over the years. As the largest professional membership
association representing forensic examiners, and, in recognition of this growing demand, ACFEI has provided supplemental
education and qualifications to professionals working in the forensic fields and related areas. ACFEI’s national conference offers
both excellent professional networking opportunities and intriguing continuing education presentations.
With your ACFEI conference registration, you also have the option of attending the general sessions offered at the national
conferences of the American Psychotherapy Association (APA), the American Association of Integrated Medicine (AAIM), and
the Society of the Cure of Souls (SCS). The APA, AAIM, and the SCS conferences will be held across the street from the Buena
Vista Palace at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World® Resort September 21–23.
Visit www.acfei.com (click “conferences”) for more information about the ACFEI conference and a detailed schedule of workshops.
(800) 423-9737
www.acfei.com
★ ★ SAVE 30% when you register for both the CHS Conference and the ACFEI, APA, or AAIM Conference! ★ ★
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F. ABCHS Camp Shirt–$55
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