Perimeter Security: Utilizing Bike Patrols Room: N208 ~ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Monday, November 17, 2008)
Patrolling the parking lots and garages of a gaming facility can become a challenge to the security operation. Bike patrols have become the most efficient and safe method for operations without severe weather conditions. At this session, security professionals will present the pros and cons of implementing a bike patrol program to include equipment, uniforms, training and scheduling. They also will discuss the arming of security personnel in exterior environments.
Speaker:
Joseph Howard - Vice President of Security Operations, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Las Vegas Region
Bobby Johnson - Security Training Manager, Harrah's Las Vegas
SIGNATURE SERIES: Security & Surveillance in a Declining Market: Best Practices Room: N114 ~ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm (Thursday, November 20, 2008)
With a fluctuating economy and gaming operations looking to control bottom-line expenses, how will security and surveillance be effected? Does executive management cut these areas and how much is enough? This panel of security and surveillance professionals will discuss the do's and don'ts and the best practices for cost reductions with minimal exposures to guests and employees. The creative suggestions of this panel will help the manager and director make reasonable cost adjustments and present them to executives who make the financial decisions.
Moderator:
Bill Young - Vice President Security & Surveillance, Station Casinos, Inc.
Speaker:
Darrell Clifton - Director of Security, Circus Circus Hotel and Casino Reno
Joseph Howard - Vice President of Security Operations, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Las Vegas Region
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