OSAC Overview University of Washington International Health, Safety & Security Seminar

1. OSAC Overview University of Washington International Health, Safety & Security Seminar March 6, 2009

2. Challenges Abroad • Crime • Civil Unrest • Terrorism • Political Violence

3. 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

4. OSAC’s Strategic Objectives • Establish continuing liaisonbetween 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 • Protectthe global competitiveness of American organizations operating overseas

5. OSAC Executive Council • 30 Private Sector Organizations • Including academic institutions, NGOs, and faith- based 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

6. 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

7. Daily News Email Newsletters Travel Warnings Warden Messages Analytic Reports Situation updates Incident PowerPoints Event Announcements Risk Assessments OSAC Website www.osac.gov

8. 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

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

10. 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)

11. Crisis Management • Information Sharing • Duty officer and regional analyst • Post-incident report • Evacuation • USG efforts • transportation information • Benchmarking • Private sector response

12. 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

13. 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

14. Laura SimmonsSimmonsLK@state.gov571.345.7745