AVSS E-Update is the newsletter for the Academy for Venue Safety & Security, providing updates about educational programs and other events, including the February on-site Academy in Dallas/Ft Worth, webinars and annual IAVM and ICMC conferences. E-Update also informs public assembly professionals about the latest news, trends and resources related to preparedness, safety and security training, crowd management, legal and risk management issues, and more.

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October/November, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 6

• IAAM’s New Name
• Dean’s Message: Gear Up for AVSS 2011
• Emergency Preparedness: The Plan You   Need
• “War Games” Test Emergency Skills
• Risk Management: New Ways to Think
• Specialized Courses Deepen Skills
• AVSS 2011: Special Offer until Dec. 1!
• NWA Award: Les Lemon
• Resources: Mega-shelter Planning Guide,   Severe Weather Guide, RSAT
• DHS Update - Security Briefing, Small   Business Plans, Blue Campaign

July/August, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 5

• Dean’s Message
• Industry Ensures Food Service Safety  
• AVSS 2011: Apply Now
• CEO Symposium Gets High Marks
• AVSS Board Update
• OSHA Webinar: October 26
• Convention Centers: Legal Update
• New Crowd Manager Training
• RSAT: Rate Your Risks
• New Severe Weather Guide
• ICMC 2010: Register Now

June, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 4

• Dean’s Message
• AVSS Revamps Emergency Preparedness
  Track
• ICATS: New Tool to Assess Threats
• New! Severe Weather Resources
• AVSS 2011: Save the Date
• CEO Symposium, July 2010
• RSAT: Free Tool to Assess Risk
• ICMC Highlights Guest Services
• Sign Up for Security E-Alerts
• News to Use: DHS, Trained Crowd
  Manager, OSHA Webinar

April, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 3

• Special Announcement
• Dean’s Message
• Severe Weather Q &A: Andy Bailey, NWS
• News to Use
• AVSS 2011: Save the Date
• RSAT: Free Tool to Assess Risk
• ICMC: New Guest Services Focus
• Core Training: Get Motivated
• Advanced Training: Achieve More

February, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 2

• Dean's Message
• RSAT for Stadiums & Arenas
• Mega-Shelter Assistance
• What’s New
• ICMC 2010
• AVSS Student Profile
• International Update

January, 2010
Volume 2, Issue 1

• Dean’s Message
• 2010 Webinar Topics
• FMLS: Five Lessons You’ll Learn
• RSAT: Assess Your Risks
• AVSS: Special (Free!) Webinar Offer
• Q&A: Byrnes on Aggression Control
• Latest Legal Insights

November/December, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 11

• Dean’s Message
• H1N1 Open Forum Webinar
• AVSS Trustees Ensure Excellence
• H1N1: Your Questions?
• AVSS February 2010
• Book Review: The Unthinkable
• Specialized Course Takeaways
• Holidays and Crowd Control

September/October 2009
Volume 1, Issue 10

• Dean’s Message
• H1N1 Webinar: What You Need to Know
• Mock Evacuation Tests Readiness
• Business Expert Headlines ICMC 2009
• AVSS 2010: Specialized Courses
• RSAT: Assess Your Risks
• Faculty Profile: Bob C. Mayer

July/August 2009
Volume 1, Issue 9

• Dean’s Message
• New AVSS: More Flexible Options
• Feb 2010 AVSS: Register Today
• Stage Collapse & Severe Weather Lessons
• RSAT: Free Software to Assess Risks
• H1N1: Awareness & Action
• ICMC 2009: Early Bird Discounts
• Faculty Profile: Mike Hasson

June, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 8

• Dean’s Message
• Be Ready for Hurricane Season
• Red Cross Promotes Preparedness
• New Severe Weather Planning Guide
• RSAT Rollout: Take a Test-Run
• Serving Disabled Patrons
• CMC 2009 Special Training Programs
• Faculty Profile: Scott Dickson

May, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 7

• AVSS Dean’s Message
• MLB Plays It Safe with Preparedness
• Ask AVSS
• Volunteer for MAT
• Access RSAT
• Register for August AVSS
• Faculty Profile: Juan Rodriguez

April, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 6

• AVSS Dean’s Message
• Experts Analyze “Top Model” Mayhem
• Ask AVSS
• August AVSS: Advanced Courses
• Get Set for Severe Weather Season
• RSAT Rollout
• Save the Date: ICMC 2009
• Faculty Profile: John Siehl

March, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 5

• AVSS Dean’s Message
• Patron Safety at “Supercharged” Motor   Events
• AVSS Advanced Courses
• AVSS Faculty Profile: Paula Kirchman
• Plan Ahead: ICMC 2009

February, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 4

• AVSS Dean’s Message
• Last Call: February 2009 Academy
• Advanced AVSS Course: Aggression   Management
• Legal Update: Good Samaritan Laws
• AVSS Faculty Profile: Paul Schieck
• Presidential Inauguration Insights
    

January, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 3

• AVSS Dean’s Message
• Crowd Management: Prevent Tragedy
• OSHA Withdraws Action Against Atlanta   Ballet
• AVSS Faculty Profile: Steven Adelman, Esq.
• Severe Weather Preparedness