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| Hannon Prepares for the Flu and Pandemics– Are you ready? |
 Hannon Security created a "Pandemic Advisory Committee" to discuss policies and measures Hannon employees should take in regards to a possible pandemic outbreak. The Advisory Committee also developed a presentation designed to educate and train our Officers about the flu and pandemics. This presentation is available for your employees or tenants, and is not just limited to current Hannon customers. For more information about the training or to book a presentation at your location, contact Lisa Mountain at 612-386-7651 or lmountain@hannonsecurity.com.
Hannon is working diligently to ensure all of our Officers have the knowledge and skills they need to handle situations should a pandemic occur. |
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| Hannon Welcomes New St. Cloud Branch Manager |
 Hannon Security is pleased to welcome Chad Rardin as the new Branch Manager for our St. Cloud, MN branch. Chad replaces long-time Hannon employee Nancy Gessell who left Hannon after 10 years to care for her aging parents.
Chad is not new to Hannon. He has worked at Hannon for 10 years as a part-time float officer in the metro area while working full-time as a machinist in Alexandria. “I am a bit apprehensive about the new position since it is such a dramatic change from being a machinist and a security officer where I was only responsible for the quality of my own work, to serving multiple clients and officers, with much more emphasis on communication and relationship building” said Chad. But he is definitely up for the new endeavor. Hannon General Manager, Bob Graham, said, “I remembered that this was the officer that every Account Mgr wanted at their site because he looked great and learned quickly what each location required. He walked into Nancy's office with a certain kind of confidence and genuinely showed excitement.”
Chad was raised in Motley, MN and graduated from Central Lakes College with an AAS in machine tool technology. He has a daughter and enjoys reading, hunting, fishing and walking. |
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| A New Chief for Customs and Border Protection |
President Obama announced plans to nominate Alan Bersin, former point man for Southwest border strategy to be the new commissioner of U.S Customs and Border Protection. Bersin has been serving at the Department of Homeland Security since April as assistant secretary for international affairs with emphasis on the Mexican border. As commissioner, Alan Bersin would lead a Homeland Security Department security agency that helps keep terrorists and their weapons out of the country while securing and facilitating travel and trade as it enforces hundreds of regulations, including export and import controls, immigration and drug laws. If approved as commissioner by the senate, Bersin would oversee roughly 57,000 employees in charge of policing the U.S border.
Source: The Washington Post |
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| Workplace fraud increases by 69% |
According to the 260 members of CIFAS, workplace fraud has already increased 69% during 2009. Due to the effects of the recession, many employees are now engaging in fraudulent activity that would have never before. Peter Hurst, chief executive of CIFAS, said: "While it remains true that most employees are completely trustworthy, these figures do show that the impact of the current recession has been severe. Fraud staff advisors at CIFAS have also seen an increase in the number of female employees involved in fraudulent activity. Traditionally fraud is seen as more of a male activity.
Source: The Financial Times |
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| Iowa Lawmakers looking to revisit cell phone usage and texting while driving laws |
 In the wake of several severe auto accidents nationwide due to texting and cell phone usage while driving, Iowa lawmakers are considering revisiting laws allowing these activities while driving a motor vehicle. According to Iowa House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Quirk, accidents due to driving while texting and talking on cell phones could lead to a public debate in 2010. Last session, Iowa lawmakers tried to pass legislation putting a ban on driving and cell phones but it faced much resistance. A new survey released by Nationwide Insurance shows 8 in 10 Americans would like a ban on the practice of text messaging while driving. Fifteen states and Washington, D.C. ban text messaging while driving. Rep. Quirk said he would like Iowa’s ban to go even further.
Source: KIMT.com |
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Hannon Fact: Consider cleaning your visitor cards/access badges after they are used, or use disposable visitor badges. A lot of germs can be passed through badge use.