Public and private security organizations are increasingly coming to rely on geographical information system technology (GIS) and a variety of sources of information to help predict, prevent, investigate, respond to, and manage planned and unplanned incidents involving critical facilities.

Analysis, interpretation, and visualization of complicated fact patterns can be greatly enhanced using GIS. Integrating real-time feeds into your GIS provides even greater awareness to security personnel reducing confusion, understanding situational and mission-critical changes, and quickly identifying new problems. Successfully collecting, harvesting, and visualizing multiple sources of information then sets the stage for GIS to serve as a robust toolset for tactical, strategic, and investigative analysis.

Join subject matter experts from Esri and US Federal Government as they explain how to integrate various information feeds (structured and unstructured) with GIS to support site security, business continuity, employee/citizen safety, threat analysis, investigations, event management, and tactical response. Learn how web mapping and desktop applications, data, and tradecraft come together to help users mitigate, respond to, and recover from crime, threats, and hazards from local to global levels.

Whether protecting one facility or a global network of physical assets – discover why location intelligence is the proven platform that can unify this complex mission.

Credit Information

Completion of this webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit. CPE credits for ASIS-sponsored webinars will be updated in your user profile within 48 hours of completion. Self-reporting of CPE credits is not required.

Presenters

Carl Walter
Director – Homeland and Corporate Security Solutions
Esri

Carl Walter is the Global Director - Homeland Security Solutions at Esri. He works out of the Esri corporate headquarters in Redlands, CA.

Mr. Walter joined Esri in 2010 bringing with him more than twenty years of government experience in law enforcement and intelligence operations. He most recently served as Director of the Boston Regional Intelligence Center and Director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Analysis for the Boston Police Department. Post 9/11, he established a coordinated regional intelligence capability in the Boston metropolitan area operationalizing local, state, and federal law enforcement, and private sector resources for preventing and responding to terrorist threats, man-made hazards, and criminal activity. His current role at Esri involves developing strategies that help integrate technology and operations to support the security needs of government agencies and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. Carl’s education includes a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Criminal Justice Management.

Kyle Yoder
Emergency Management Program Specialist
United States Courts

Kyle Yoder is a Senior Emergency Management Professional possessing expert level knowledge and extensive experience in all facets of Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, training, deliberate and crisis planning, command and control, counterterrorism, hazardous materials response, and intelligence analysis. His current role at US Courts involves providing Emergency Management (EM) subject matter expertise to the AO and judiciary through the development of EM exercises and training materials, supporting and leading Judiciary Emergency Response Team (JERT) activities, developing procedures, plans, checklists, bulletins, supporting Judiciary and AO Emergency Management Planning activities, and liaising with other subject matter experts within the Emergency Management Community. Kyle has helped previous leadership roles with the United States Air Force and FEMA.

Jon Pedder
Public Safety Solution Engineer
Esri

Jon Pedder comes from a 20-year career in technology, as an IT manager for several large corporations. Jon developed expertise in GIS as lead developer for MapSAR, a collaborative effort to build an ArcGIS based tool to support Search and Rescue efforts for lost and missing persons. He is still active in search & rescue operations after 15 years. Jon is the lead solutions engineer for corporate safety and security at Esri. He also supports the technical aspects of the disaster response and special events programs and has deployed on many disasters and special events providing technical implementations of geospatial technology. Jon is a registered emergency medical technician (EMT) and holds a current US security clearance.

Kurt Smith
Account Executive – Mobile Field Operations
Esri

Kurt Smith has over 25 years of public safety and security operations and technology experience, with GIS an ever-present part of his various roles. Kurt’s experience ranges from police officer to city technology executive, including managing crime and intelligence analysis services and public safety technology program management. Kurt has supported public safety and security initiatives in private sector roles including business development, product management, and services leadership. He has also served as community safety director for a community-based organization, coordinating the use of information and technology by government and community groups to reduce crime. Kurt’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in geography and a Master’s of Public Administration. Kurt enjoys living with his family in San Diego and spends his free time hiking and volunteering.

*Note: Speakers and content are subject to change without notice.