Long Island Chapter #33

  January 12, 2010        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hugh McLeod established Assynt Associates in 2003, producing briefing and analysis on terrorism and country risk issues to large companies and government entities with interests in the Middle East, Asia and beyond.  In April their eleven-strong-team became part of Stirling Assynt (Europe), of which Hugh is Chief Operating Officer.  

From 2006-7 Hugh was also Head of Security Intelligence in HSBC.  Earlier, he spent 18 years in HM Diplomatic Service, with postings to Islamabad, Accra, Nicosia - where he served as Political Counselor - and Kosovo. During his service in London his responsibilities included Counter-Terrorism, the Arabian Peninsula and the Former Soviet Union.  

Before joining the Diplomatic Service he was in the Army for 14 years, where he served as an infantry officer. His final appointment was to the Military Mission to the Soviet Forces in East Germany, where he received an award for distinguished service.

Briefing Subject: Al-Qaeda failed to land a major blow on the West last year or in the first part of this.  Its Iraq franchise remains under pressure.  The jihadist movement prospers in places like Afghanistan and Pakistan, though, and there has been a marked upsurge in the number of countries in which significant al-Qaeda attacks have been executed or attempted. What does this mean for business, both at home and in the countries of highest risk?

February 24, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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March 30, 2010        

 

Now and Then: A Snapshot of Aviation Security

Joseph Modica, Stakeholder Manager for the Transportation Security Administration will discuss the evolution of the TSA, Federal aviation security initiatives, and new screening technologies.

 

Join us for this upcoming informative chapter event!

When : Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Time   : 6 P.M. – 9 P.M.

Where: 56^th Fighter Group Restaurant

Directions: Route 110 * Republic Airport* Farmingdale

 

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Joe Modica joined the ranks of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in June 2002.  Initially, he was assigned to the Mobile Screening Force, where he supervised the federalization of several airports throughout the United States.  In August 2002 he was reassigned to Long Island MacArthur Airport as a Security Manager.   There he was instrumental in the initial federal rollout, checkpoint reconfiguration, and the implementation of the new checked baggage operation as well as providing daily oversight of the newly initiated federal security protocols.  Joe was soon promoted to the Stakeholder Manager position where he currently serves as the chief liaison at Long Island MacArthur Airport.   His many responsibilities include; FSD Liaison, Customer Service Manager, Emergency Management Coordinator, Drug Program Liaison, TRACE Custodian, Official Government Vehicle Coordinator and Classified Security Custodian

 

Prior to beginning his career with the Federal Government, Joe attended Nassau Community College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  Upon graduation he joined the New York City Police Department where he served twenty (20) years. Joe held the rank of Sergeant supervising a detective squad in the Narcotics Division Major Case Unit.  His covert cases targeted high profile drug interdiction, money laundering, violent crime and weapon sales.  The most noteworthy accomplishment of his career was his participation in the World Trade Center search, rescue, and clean up efforts.

 

 

 

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It was an exciting Morning Event as over 60 of our friends met at our host site, CA Islandia HQ for an interactive presentation on: Law Enforcement / Security Summit

May 25, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Long Island Chapter of ASIS International is proud to have Inspector James Burke of the Suffolk County Police Department as our guest speaker for the May 25^th

meeting.  Inspector Burke presentation will focus on the recent resurgent and use of Heroin on Long Island as well as an overview of the responsibilities of the SCDAO.

 Inspector Burke is currently the Commanding Officer of the Police Department’s Organized Crime Bureau which consists of the Criminal Intelligence Section and the Suffolk County Police District Attorney’s Squad. A 26-year law enforcement veteran, Inspector Burke began his career with the New York City Police Department in 1985. In 1986 he joined the Suffolk County Police Department and has served in various capacities including undercover narcotics detective, patrol supervisor, platoon commander and detective squad commander. 

 Inspector Burke has served as the Commander of the District Attorney Squad since January 1, 2002 and has lead and supervised numerous high profile investigations of criminal enterprises including traditional La Cosa Nostra, Street Gangs, Terrorist Groups and Corrupt Government officials. In April of 2006 Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota appointed Inspector Burke as the Chief Investigator of the Suffolk County District Attorney Office.  In that capacity, he oversees all investigations emanating from the District Attorney’s Office and supervises a staff of 52 District Attorney Detective Investigators, nine Investigative Auditors and all security operations within the office.