Titan recently attended the Chicago Public-Private Task Force (CPPTF) meeting and would like to pass along the following information from our safety and security partners:
- DHS has a new Protective Security Advisor (PSA) assigned to the Chicago Region
- Megan Drohan, she will be Chuck Dushane’s counterpart, she is replacing John Busch
- She can be reached at 312-825-3866 or [email protected]
- DHS “Hometown Security” program
- Focusing on Connect-Plan-Train-Report
- Recommended websites include www.dhs.gov/hometownsecurity and www.ready.gov/business
- DHS is seeking input and subject-matter experts from the private sector for their Analytic Exchange Program (AEP)
- The new screening efforts at Millennium Park are going well with minimal disruptions
- The Laquan McDonald CPD trial is upcoming and significant protests and other disruptions are anticipated
- A Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) representative is now assigned to the City Incident Center at OEMC
- IS-907 Active Shooter online training class may be appropriate for security supervisors
- The class is 45 minutes long and offers a good response-phase overview
- Upcoming special events include
- Special Olympics 07/17 – 07/21 at Soldier Field and other venues
- Rock and Roll Half-Marathon 07/21 – 07/22 at Grant Park
- Lollapalooza festival 08/02 – 08/05 at Grant Park