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56 • AUGUST 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS ASIS International publishes new book detailing the implementation of physical protection systems Visit World Fence News Online! www.worldfencenews.com ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASIS International has published a new book, Implementing Physical Protection Systems: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition. The book is written as a guide for security professionals for the implementation of physical protection systems (PPSs). It is also intended as study material for the ASIS International Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification examination. The new second edition represents a significant update and reorganization of the content presented in the first edition, the organization stated. The book, which is comprised of nine chapters, provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of PPSs from pure definition, project planning, and procurement to procedure development, installation, and maintenance. It also examines evaluation and eventual replacement of physical protection systems. The author, David G. Patterson, CPP, PSP, is a principal partner in Patterson & Associates International Consulting, an international corporate security consulting firm. Patterson has over 30 years of experience as a corporate safety and security manager and consultant for the worldwide operations of high technology companies, industrial companies, schools, and the United States government. He is a recognized author and trainer with the ASIS Physical Security Council in the fields of security systems integration, project management, policies and procedures, safety, and business continuity planning. He has also served on the faculty for the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification reviews program. For more information, visit www.asisonline.org. Start gearing up for Carolinas Fence Association By the Sea The Carolinas Fence Association will again hold its popular By the Sea event on September 26-28. The location will be the Courtyard Marriott Carolina Beach in Carolina Beach, N.C. A captain's choice golf tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 at Echo Farms Golf & Country Club in Wilmington, N.C. Sponsorship for holes are available at $100 each. Contact Randall Holman at 336-337-9828 with questions. There will be a suppliers cocktail party on Friday evening, and a general chapter meeting on Saturday. AFA former president Rod Wilson will be the guest speaker. On Saturday night guests will enjoy a sunset boat cruise. To make room reservations, call the hotel no later than August 22 at 800-321-2211 or 910-458-2030; the CFA group rate is available September 26-28. For information on the event and to obtain a registration form, contact Jessica McEntire at 803254-0460, fax 803-256-1047, or jessicam@guardianfenceonline.com.