University of Washington OSAC Overview University of Washington

University of Washington OSAC Overview University of Washington International Health, Safety & Security Seminar March 6, 2009 Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Challenges Abroad • Crime • Civil Unrest • Terrorism • Political Violence Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington What is OSAC? Yesterday… Created in 1985 to promote security cooperation between the American private sector worldwide and the U. S. Government Today… Joint venture with a current constituency of over 5, 000 private sector organizations, and over 100 local OSAC country councils Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington OSAC’s Strategic Objectives • Establish continuing liaison between the U. S. government and the private sector • Provide regular and timely exchange of security information in the overseas environment • Provide guidance such as “best practices” for coordinated security planning and implementation • Protect the global competitiveness of American organizations operating overseas Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington OSAC Executive Council • 30 Private Sector Organizations Including academic institutions, NGOs, and faithbased institutions • Technical Advisors U. S. Government Agencies • Co-Chaired by Director of Diplomatic Security and Private Sector Representative • Meet quarterly to create & implement OSAC’s strategic plan HELD ACCOUNTABLE to private sector needs Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Research & Information Support Center • 15 Analysts Regional coverage Major events Information security • Outreach Phone, email, in-office consultations Event threat assessments Travel to region 24 -hr crisis management Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington OSAC Website • • • Daily News Email Newsletters Travel Warnings Warden Messages Analytic Reports – Situation updates – Incident Power. Points • Event Announcements • Risk Assessments www. osac. gov Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Incident Reporting • Use the link to report incidents or critical issues that have affected your operations overseas • Select categories that relate to the incident from the list of available categories • Add any additional details regarding the incident in the space provided Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Country Councils • Goal: Enhance the exchange of security information between the private sector and Embassy http: //London. osac. gov • Meeting Content • Information-Sharing & Networking • Discussing Best Practices • Recognizing Trends • Handling Crises • Rumor Control Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Study Abroad Safety & Security Seminars Free, One-day Events: • • • Georgia Tech (spr 08) Paris, France (spr 08) Texas Tech (fall 08) U of Washington (spr 09) London, England (spr 09) New York (fall 09) Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Crisis Management • Information Sharing § Duty officer and regional analyst § Post-incident report • Evacuation § USG efforts § transportation information • Benchmarking § Private sector response Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Resources… • U. S. Embassy – – – Regional Security Officer Consular Affairs American Citizen Services • OSAC – – – Regional Coordinators www. osac. gov Country Council websites - e. g. http: //London. osac. gov Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Ready to Join? • Any institution that is incorporated in the United States can apply to become an OSAC constituent • From our website, click “Join OSAC Now” • For password information, email any analyst or our general account Overseas Security Advisory Council

University of Washington Laura Simmons. LK@state. gov 571. 345. 7745 Overseas Security Advisory Council