The Risk Advisor

Sal Lifrieri on WABC, New York (channel 7) tonight, Sept. 26th, 2011, at 6pm Eastern time

Sal Lifrieri — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:43:23 +0000

Tune is to hear Sal Lifrieri discuss important security issues of the day.

Conducting “After Action” Meetings on Hurricane Irene Response

Sal Lifrieri — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:38:30 +0000

Identifying valuable lessons learned

As the cleanup effort gets under way for Hurricane Irene, it is critically important to conduct an “after action” review of your planning and response processes. An “after action” report is a review normally conducted after an exercise to determine the effectiveness. All too often, the review is either put off till no one really remembers the specific details, which in turn makes it very inefficient or it is not done at all. In the past week we have had two episodes from which to learn lessons; the earthquake and the hurricane.

One of the lessons learned in the hurricane event is once you have a specific response to a specific issue; you can use that response in other crises. By example, the shutting down of the mass transit system was not unique to this one event. During last years’ blizzard, the transit system was shut. In a terrorism event, it may get shut down or be underutilized by passengers. During a work stoppage, it fails to run. Three separate scenarios, same effect to deal with. Did you apply the lessons you learned from the last time you had to deal with this issue? Are you aware of other options you had available to you?

Organizations are reluctant to develop proper continuity of operations plans except where mandated by statute. The time needed and costs can be exorbitant. Utilizing lessons learned meetings from each event, while not a preferred planning method, should be utilized at the very least. A few short meetings are all that is needed.

Conducting an effective team meeting identifies some key questions that need to be asked. What was right with what you did? What was wrong? Did your ideas work, and most importantly which areas need improvement.

Failure to conduct such meetings on your response will only prepare you for failure again in the very near future.

After the Hurricane Reponse – Interview with Sal Lifrieri on Fox News Radio affiliatiates today, August 29, 2011

Sal Lifrieri — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:18:56 +0000

Mir. Lifrieri discusses Conducting “After Action” Meetings on Hurricane Irene Response on Fox New stastions:

WHAS Louisville , KY
0708AM ET

WILM Wilmington , DE
0718AM ET

WOWO Fort Wayne , IN
0738AM ET

WPLZ Chattanooga , TN
0745AM ET

WSYR Syracuse , NY
0820AM ET

KOGO in San Diego Ca
09:00am

Sal Lifrieri on NYC 4, New York, tonight at 6pm Eastern time to discuess emergency communications during a crisis

Sal Lifrieri — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:15:01 +0000

Sal Lifrieri will appear on NBC 4 in New York at 6pm tonight to discuss emergency communications during a crisis. Tune in and find out more at: http://www.protectivecountermeasures.com/ .

Sal Lifrieri on WABC, New York (channel 7) tonight, August 8th 2011, at 5:30pm Eastern time

Sal Lifrieri — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:52:10 +0000

See security expert, Sal Lifirieri tonight on WABC in New York, 5:30pm Eastern time as he addresses important issues.

Tonight, July 6, 2011 at 6pm: Sal Lifrieri on Surgical Bomb Implants Inside Humans to Avoid Airport Detection!

Sal Lifrieri — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:09:15 +0000

Tune in to New York’s NBC News channel 4 at 6pm tonight as terrorism export, Sal Lifrieri, discusses the use of surgically implanted bombs into the bodies of terrorists that are nearly impossible to detect as airport checkpoints!

Sal Lifrieri on NY Non Stop, Channel 161, Friday, May 13, 7pm EST

Sal Lifrieri — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:28:40 +0000

Sal Lifrieri, will be on NY Non Stop Channel 161 Time Warner

“New York Nightly News” Live with Chuck Scarborough during the 7pm broadcast.
Friday, May 13, 2011

be sure to tune in.

Revenge for Bin Laden assassination likely – Concern over potential lone-wolf vs. organization attacks

Sal Lifrieri — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:07:02 +0000

From the Desk of

Sal Lifrieri

SECURITY ADVISORY ALERT

Date: 5/9/11

Security Event/Issue: Revenge for Bin Laden assassination likely – Concern over potential “lone wolf” attack vs. organizational attack in future.

Potential Impact/Issue You Face: “Lone wolf” or small cell attacks require less logistical support than “spectacular” attacks. Planning and execution can be developed and performed in shorter periods of time. Localized attacks are possible by use of personal explosive devices or handguns. While organizational attacks are still possible, small reprisal attacks appear to be of greater likelihood in near term. In event of this occurring, successful attacks will be claimed by organization.

Potential Responses By You: Situational awareness and recognition of suspicious activity on the perimeter of properties and facilities is critical. Recommend use of “rover patrol” to identify external threats and to avoid “lobby secure” mentality. Organizations that have properties which contain or are near transit stations should consider building responses in event of attacks occurring within and in proximity of those properties.

Media Sources: To view media reports and interviews with Sal Lifrieri on this topic, click the links below -

ABC News – Transit Threat

NY 1 – Planned Terror Attacks

To discuss your specific concern contact Sal Lifrieri:

Call (914) 576-8706 or at:

www.sallifrieri.com

www.theriskadvisor.com

The information provided here is for information and educational purposes only and should not be received or accepted as consulting advise or legal counsel.

National Terrorism and Security Expert, Sal Lifrieri, to Present at RIMS Conference in Vancouver, Canada on May 2, 2011

Sal Lifrieri — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:05:50 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
new york city, New York, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 30, 2011 — Session titles are “Responding to a Crisis – Pre and Post Loss Considerations” and “Real Lessons Learned: How Crisis Management Works… and Doesn’t”

New York, April 30, 2011 — Mr. Sal Lifrieri, President of Protective Countermeasures Inc will be presenting at two sessions at the RIMS Conference in Vancouver Canada on Monday May 2, 2011. He will be drawing on his extensive experience responding to citywide emergencies such the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center and other crisis events. Attendees will hear first hand accounts of what worked, what was planned for, and more importantly what was unexpected and how these lessons can help your organization, city or municipality in planning for a significant crisis event. The sessions will provide an overview of the methodologies and plan reviews provided to clients. “I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to speak to the top risk managers from around the globe at such a prestigious conference” said Mr. Lifrieri.

About Sal Lifrieri
Mr. Sal Lifrieri was the Director of Security and Intelligence Operations for New York City’s Office of Emergency Management and is a recognized expert in security and crisis management. He is a twenty year veteran of the NYPD and former member of the NYPD Hostage Negotiations Team. In addition to providing threat and vulnerability assessment services to Fortune 1000 companies, Mr. Lifrieri is frequently sourced by the media for his opinion and insights, and can be seen often on CNN, ABC, NBC, FOX as well as other media.

More information on Mr. Lifrieri can be found by visiting: www.sallifrieri.com.

About RIMS

The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management. Founded in 1950, RIMS represents more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and governmental entities. The Society serves more than 10,000 risk management professionals around the world.

Source: Protective Counter Measures Inc.
Website: http://www.protectivecountermeasures.com/

New Video Posted with Sal Lifrieri on Snow Emergency Preparation in the City

Sal Lifrieri — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:23:18 +0000

A new video has just been posted with Sal Lifrieri’s appearance on channel 4 News in New York, WNBC NY, on January 5, 2011, to discuss Snow Emergency Preparation In New York. Most appropriate for the coming storm tonight!
View at: http://sallifrieri.com/video/nbc/2011_01_05_nbc.htm .