UNiTED States Army Reserve Command

GISS personnel developed and implemented the US Army Reserve Command Force Protection and Antiterrorism Program worldwide for 5 years.  Responsibilities included developing and conducting 2000 plus Vulnerability and Risk Assessments for over 1100 Reserve Facilities and Installations.  Developed and performed Red Team Exercises for 80 General Officer Commands and Installations worldwide.  Force Protection (EOC Exercises) and Emergency Operations Center evaluation were performed using site specific and reality based methods.  Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Validations was performed over the course of five years for the US Army Reserve Command and all subordinate General Officer Commands, and installations.  Evaluation and training assistance visits were conducted for Installations and General Officer Commands.  

RESULTS:

GISS personnel’s instituted program and oversight enabled the US Army Reserve Force Protection Program Team to win the Department of Army 2005 “Most Innovative Antiterrorism and Force Protection Program” and served as the model for the development of the National Guard and Installation Management Command Force Protection Program(s).

CoCA COLA BOTTLER’S ASSOCIATION

Sweetwater City SChoOls System

GISS conducted a safety program review and audit of the current policies, plans, and procedures. GISS used site specific and reality based Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk methods for the Sweetwater School System based on our Pro-Active Threat Analysis²® (PTA²)® process.  Existing safety and emergency programs were reviewed; threats to the schools were listed in accordance with the identified and perceived threats, vulnerabilities, and level of risk. Recommended revisions were provided using the Proactive Threat Analysis (PTA²®) process, Master Security Management System process, and Core Vulnerabilities Assessment Management Program (CVAMP)

RESULTS:

GISS identified work flaws within the existing security systems such as broken cameras, low light/ hazardous areas at night, lack of proper monitors for the camera’s, access points left unsecured, gaps in the emergency plans that left students and teachers at risk, exercises for the existing plans that needed to be conducted, significant threats (actual not perceived) that were previously unknown and needed to be incorporated into the emergency plans.  Sweetwater School System revised all emergency response procedures and developed “emergency packs” for all Teachers. The GISS assessment provided the school administrators areas where existing funds could be spent for the greatest impact for the dollar, prioritized fund allocation based on vulnerabilities and risks, and identified the available grants which the Administrators could apply for to help them expand the overall security posture of the school system.

  
FLORIDA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
GISS conducted Proactive Threat Analysis (PTA²®) to determine the threat, vulnerabilities, criticality and overall risk.  Based on the Assessment GISS developed policies, plans, procedures, and consulted for all security services related to the property including quality assurance. GISS interviewed and selected the guard services company, conducted Situational Awareness Assessment Training® to mitigate potential incidents.  GISS also conducts quarterly contract compliance audits and recommends changes to the program based on the evolving security posture.  GISS is responsible for coordinating and integrating the security program with the first responders, Tampa Police Special Operations Group, and MacDill Air Force Base Antiterrorism Office.

RESULTS:  
GISS completed a comprehensive threat based assessment developed and instituted a Master Security Management Plan (developing a modified Force Protection and Antiterrorism Program) for the property. The program “certified” the property for the occupancy of military and federal clients.  This also allowed the property to market their newly established DoD compliant Force Protection Program to the military. This increased their occupancy rates to 98%, well above other luxury apartment property averages for the area.  The GISS established plan is the only one of its kind in the area offering this level of security for their clientele providing their property a significant differentiator that enables them to charge a premium.  
  
Additionally, the GISS established program integration was used successfully to negotiate lower insurance rates and a successful refinancing action at a time when refinancing is difficult at best. The derived value for the guard services company was the acquisition of additional training, increasing their capabilities, and generated greater credibility with local, state, and federal entities enhancing their marketability as a true differentiator!

 

Ronald Regan Presidential Museum and Library
GISS Conducted Proactive Threat Analysis (PTA²®) of the facility and identified threats, vulnerabilities to key assets, and risk levels which were provided to Library officials.  GISS conducted compliance and quality control review of the security personnel, policies and procedures, reviewed and audited the overall security program, and Security Company’s quality program.  All security officers participated in 4 hours of training in close combative techniques and Situational Awareness Assessment Training® (predictive profiling enhanced). 

RESULTS:
GISS identified and confirmed the potential threats to the public facility and provided concurrence for arming the officers and training them in close combative techniques more appropriate to the confirmed and GISS defined threats they become a differentiator for the guard company.  GISS developed, proposed, and implemented protocols to mitigate the vulnerabilities found based on potential site specific threat(s). Advanced training resulted in a proactive vs. reactive security posture at the facility.  The assessment findings and subsequent report substantiated the request for additional funding by the Director of the facility that significantly improved overall security, while minimizing the risk to assets and above all PEOPLE! 
 
LAUREL MOUNTAIN LAKES-HOME OWNER ASSOCIATION
GISS conducted a Security and Safety assessment and provided a comprehensive report identifying high risk assets that if compromised would have an adverse impact on all residents.  GISS provided corrective recommendations for all security and safety vulnerabilities.

RESULTS:

Based on the assessment and recommendations the Home Owners Association property is now insured and continues to implement security and safety programs based on the GISS Assessment Report.

Residential Estate and personal protection

GISS conducted including but not limited to Security and Safety assessment for clients and client families on their residence and for their personal protection.  Developed security programs and plans to keep the client and their families safe based on vulnerabilities and determined threats. 

RESULTS:

Based on a detailed assessment customers have upgraded sections of the their home security system, diversified their plans, installed or implemented inexpensive yet effective intruder deterrents, decreasing the likelihood of becoming a victim through proactive programs, plans, procedures and protocols.  Clients were provided information and detailed training that has increased awareness and safe guarded valuable assets and the family.  Additionally GISS established an important linkage to first responders through the use of system technology.