ASIS International Certification Program Awarded SAFETY Act Designation by U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Program is first of its kind to receive recognition and protection afforded by designation
Alexandria, VA (July 25, 2006) – ASIS International (ASIS), the preeminent organization for security management professionals worldwide, has been issued a coveted “Designation” for its certification program under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The purpose of the SAFETY Act is to ensure that the threat of liability does not deter manufacturers of anti-terrorism technologies from developing and commercializing new products that could significantly reduce the risks or effects of terrorist events.
Specifically, the SAFETY Act designation affords holders of an ASIS certification -- and the organizations they represent -- the ability under Federal Law to be immediately dismissed from any claims alleging that their ASIS certification somehow contributed to losses stemming from a terrorist attack. The ASIS certifications are the first to receive this vital benefit of liability protection.
ASIS was also awarded SAFETY Act Designation for its Guidelines program in May of 2005.
“We’re pleased to have achieved this designation for our Certification program, as it further recognizes the importance of professional certification and distinguishes our credentials as among the best,” said Jeff M. Spivey, CPP, PSP, President of ASIS International. “We are also proud that through the SAFETY Act approvals we’ve acquired, we can offer the organizations using our guidelines and the individuals possessing our certifications an added level of protection to safeguard themselves, their businesses and customers against acts of terrorism.”
Certifications from ASIS International serve an important role in the security profession by providing evidence that an individual has met professional competency standards and mastered a fundamental body of knowledge.
- The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is awarded to experienced security practitioners who have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and management skills in eight key areas of security: security principles and practices; business principles and practices; physical security; investigations; personnel security; emergency practices; information security; and legal aspects.
- The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) designation is a specialty certification awarded to security practitioners who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings.
- The Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation is a specialty certification awarded to security practitioners who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures.
For more information on ASIS and its programs—including its Certification program— please visit www.asisonline.org.
ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 34,000 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, government 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
