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Event
Europe
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Italy
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) will provide a critical conduit between the U.S. private sector and the U.S. Government for information-sharing, threat integration, rumor control and timely notification of incidents, threats or other developing situations throughout the 2006 Turin Winter Olympic Games. OSAC’s Turin Winter Olympics outreach will involve organized briefings, daily emails, telephone consultations, website postings, web seminars, office consultations, and eventually, 24-hour on-the-ground coverage as was provided for the 2004 Athens Olympics.
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Activity
Worldwide
This report details OSAC's activity for the month of January 2005 and includes updated statistics and news on OSAC initiatives and programs.
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Activity
Worldwide
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), and its Executive Office administered by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), initiated several expanded outreach programs in 2004. OSAC nearly doubled the number of Country Councils to over 100 and increased its constituency base by more than 300 new organizations - exceeding 2,700 constituent organizations and 600 associate members.
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Hot Topic
Americas
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Mexico
While Mexico copes with what private firms claim to be an increase in the kidnapping rate, recent changes in the characteristics and tactics of many kidnappings are presenting new challenges.
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Event
Middle East / N. Africa, South / Central Asia
The OSAC/ISMA/SISBO joint conference is designed to raise the delegates' awareness, understanding, and capability over a broad range of security issues, all of which impact the conduct of busines in a region of great importance. The conference will include presentations from government and business security experts, followed by extensive question and answer sessions.
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Americas
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United States
This security training closely mirrors what is provided to Department of State employees embarking on overseas tours. This two-day primer provides guidance for personal choices on security overseas.
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