We had a great turnout for our May chapter meeting where Ryan Smith, CEO of Titan Protection, gave an informative presentation about remote video monitoring technology capabilities and services. Attendees were able to tour their monitoring center and training facility and were able to try out Titan's virtual Firearms Training System (FATS). Thank you to Ryan and Titan Protection for sponsoring this event!

Thank you to the Overland Park Police Department for hosting our April Chapter Meeting and to Christopher Staley for presenting on Premises Liability: What Security Professionals should know! We had a great turnout and great discussion.

If you missed the April Chapter meeting, you still have time to join us for the May meeting, where Titan Protection will host and provide guest speakers to talk about Remote Video Monitoring Technology and Services. Go to the Greater Kansas City Chapter website at https://lnkd.in/gFhyXnDW.

We had a great turnout for our March Chapter meeting at Wesco. Jennifer Willett, Wireless Business Manager for Wesco, presented on building management technologies and public safety.

Last week, our chapter was offered a unique opportunity for a sneak-peak of the brand-new Kansas City airport terminal before its opening at the end of the month. Our tour covered the entire airport from the parking garage to luggage handling with a focus on security operations and technologies. The only downside was that our group was limited to 20 attendees, which we could have at least doubled from all the interest this event received.

Many thanks to our chapter member Michael Satter for connecting us with our host David V. at DHS.

The Greater Kansas City Chapter held its first meeting of the year on January 5th. The program comprised of a presentation by multiple people which focused on the benefits of ASIS membership both at the local and international levels. We also had the opportunity to swear in the new 2023 Board.

Had a great time at our final event of 2022 at Top Golf where we enjoyed food, drinks and networking. The outgoing board was recognized, and the incoming board congratulated. Special thanks to Angela Joplin and Bill Carroll for their service!

Every year the Great Kansas City Chapter puts on the  physical security technology showcase. This year we combined the event with our annual chapter awards ceremony. 

We we had over 70 registrants and 19 vendor displays. We're looking forward to next year!

On October 27th, at the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission's annual law enforcement appreciation luncheon, the ASIS Greater Kansas City Chapter had the honor of presenting the Clarence M. Kelley award to Chief Kevin Freeman of the North Kansas City Police Department. Congratulations, Chief Kevin Freeman, and thank you to the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission for inviting us to be part of this amazing event and community each year. 

Many thanks to Theresa Bentch, Director of Security, Environmental and Safety, and Risk Assurance, and Andrei Ivan, Physical Security Manager at Garmin International for hosting and presenting the ASIS Greater Kansas City chapter luncheon for October.

We had a very busy 2021 as we continued our practice of virtual chapter meetings, but finally got to meet in person a few times towards the end. In our December meeting, we had a great time with food, drinks, and making new connections at Boulevard Brewing Co.

We also had the opportunity to give our thanks and appreciation to the 2020 and 2021 Chapter Chair, Rick Dunn. He skillfully and thoughtfully guided the chapter through one of the most challenging times in our organization’s history. He was the principal driver behind updates and changes to our website and communications that lead our chapter to win the multiple ASIS International awards at GSX 2020 including Chapter Website of the Year! We also recognized Mike Betten for his years of service to our chapter and region as the Region 3A Regional Vice President. Thank you to both of you for all you have done and continue to do for the Greater Kansas City Chapter.

At the same December event, we had the chance to recognize the incoming board for 2022:

•  Chair - Jared Oakden, PSP
•  Vice Chair - Bill Carroll, CPP
•   Treasurer - Angela Joplin, CPP
•   Secretary - Landon Jones, CPP, PSP, PCI

Feel free to check out their Bios and learn more about their backgrounds and experience at this link. The Board is always looking for more members to step up and volunteer on official committees and at events. If you are willing, please reach to the board directly for information at info@kcasis.org.