Established on September 12, 1956, the Chicago Chapter is one of the largest and oldest chapters of ASIS International, proudly claiming over 500 members as our own. Our members are security professionals and practitioners who represent the Chicago area's finest companies, large and small, as well as government agencies, educational institutions, and not-for-profits. Our members are responsible for the security and life-safety programs safeguarding many of Chicago's most prominent buildings and institutions, as well as hundreds of venues where area residents live, work and play. The Chicago Chapter of ASIS International supports these security practitioners by providing educational programs and opportunities to exchange knowledge of best practices within the field. The goal of the chapter is to promote safety and security in every realm of the profession, including healthcare facilities, campus safety, corporate / commercial real estate, the public sector, critical infrastructure protection, and distribution centers. This is accomplished by bringing together practitioners from every field and allowing them to support one another through the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and experience. The Chapter also utilizes its various security providers and vendors, who champion the latest technology and developments in system upgrades and integration. Security and law enforcement professionals committed to protecting their communities and properties all play an important role in promoting the ASIS Chicago Chapter mission: Helping Keep Chicagoland Safe!