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Welcome to ASIS Greater Philadelphia Chapter

ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 33,000 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, governmental 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.

• Founded: 1955
• Members: approx. 33,000
• Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
• Volunteer Councils: 33
• Board of Directors: 16 members
• Volunteer and Executive Leaders
• Headquarters Staff: More than 70 full-time staff
• ASIS Certifications: ASIS administers three certifications programs. The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation indicates board certification in security management, and is recognized worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner. Two technical certifications have been added recently: the Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI).
• ASIS Foundation: Incorporated in 1966. Funds and manages endowments for a wide range of academic, strategic, and professional development activities, and sponsors security industry reports and research, such as a newly commissioned study, Overview of the Security Industry, planned for publication in 2004.
• ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits: The world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry

Our Chapter meets on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month.  These meetings are sometimes held at different locations, so please see our Calendar of Events page for the most up-to-date information.