Triple Canopy to Present International Code of Conduct at ASIS 2011

RESTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Canopy, Inc., a global provider of security and mission support services, announced today that Mark DeWitt, vice president of government and regulatory affairs, will speak at this year's ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, scheduled for Sept. 19 to 22 at the Orlando County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

DeWitt will present a session on what the International Code of Conduct (ICoC) for Private Security Contractors signifies for security directors worldwide, along with the related management system standard underdevelopment by ASIS. Established in November 2010, the ICoC aims to set global standards for the private security industry and establish independent mechanisms for effective governance and oversight.

"We need to educate our clients on the strengths and benefits of the ICoC and what it can do and will do to improve the quality of service that private security companies provide," DeWitt said. "Security directors, managers and others with a stake in securing their organizations should look to the ICoC and the ASIS-developed management standard as a new benchmark for quality."

In his presentation, DeWitt will discuss how the ICoC and the ASIS-developed management standard will translate into greater confidence in the industry as a whole. "The Code allows security providers to deliver their services in a more transparent manner, and as a result, will help instill trust and create a better understanding of the way in which security services are provided," explained DeWitt.

A founder signatory of the Code, Triple Canopy has focused on ways to improve the quality of service the security industry provides since the company was founded in 2003. The company also participated in efforts to establish an international code of conduct following the signing of the Montreux Document in 2006. According to DeWitt, who currently sits on the ICoC Temporary Steering Committee, "The ICoC has become an essential tool in our ongoing efforts to create a better and more transparent set of industry standards."

DeWitt's session, entitled "ASIS Standards: The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers: A New Benchmark for Quality," is scheduled for Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in Room W307A of the Convention Center. The session will be moderated by Dr. Marc Siegel, commissioner of the ASIS International Global Standards Initiative.

Interested attendees should visit Triple Canopy during the ASIS seminar at booth number 3660.

About Triple Canopy

Triple Canopy is a leading provider of security and mission support services to government agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations worldwide. From logistics and training to personal protection and crisis management, Triple Canopy offers customized, comprehensive solutions that help clients mitigate risk and sustain business continuity. Triple Canopy is ISO 9001:2008 certified and a signatory of the International Code of Conduct. Visit triplecanopy.com.

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