PAST events & CHapter Meetings
May 2026
April 2026
Q2 Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Time: 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM
Location: Raley's HQ
500 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Speaker: Ret. Captain Gordon Smith
Session Title:
Overview of the 1991 Sacramento Good Guys, Hostage Crisis.
Session Description:
On April 4, 1991, 41 employees and customers were taken hostage by four gunmen and held at Good Guys electronics store at the corner of 65th Street and Stockton Boulevard at the Florin Mall (now Florin Towne Centre) for approximately eight hours. To this day, the hostage crisis remains the largest hostage rescue operation in US history, with over 40 hostages having been held at gunpoint.
In this session, Ret CAPT Gordon Smith will tell us how the events unfolded on that fateful day, what lessons were learned during the response, and how this incident changes law enforcement and the retail security industry.
Bio:
Gordon retired as a Captain from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department in California after 31 years of full-time service and then spent another 11 years as a retired annuitant on Peer Support and being the Peer Support Coordinator . During his service he worked in Corrections, Patrol, Detectives and was a member of the Narcotic/Gang Division and the Special Enforcement Detail (SWAT). Gordon was involved in multiple critical incidents but took the necessary steps to keep himself physically and mentally healthy throughout his career. Gordon has instructed in Basic SWAT, Firearms, Less Lethal Weapons, Custody Emergency Response, Stress and the Career, Post-Traumatic Stress and Basic Peer Support.
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April 2026
April 2026
Women In Security Kickoff Networking Event
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Chicago Fire Pizza – Midtown
2416 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Join us for the official re-launch of the ASIS Sacramento Women in Security initiative!
The Women in Security community is dedicated to advancing the role of women in the security industry by fostering connection, mentorship, and professional growth in an inclusive environment. This kickoff event is an opportunity to bring together security professionals from across the Sacramento region to build relationships, share experiences, and support one another’s success.
Whether you are an experienced security leader, new to the industry, or simply interested in supporting the advancement of women in security, we welcome you to attend. All are encouraged to participate.
This will be a casual networking happy hour focused on building community, strengthening professional connections, and supporting the continued growth of the ASIS Sacramento Chapter and Women in Security program.
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1st Quarter - 2026
Q1 Chapter Meeting
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Guardian Protection Force
11160 Sun Center Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Additional Information:
Networking opportunity from 11 - 11:30am
Lunch kindly provided by our sponsors
Session Title: Emerging Risks in 2026: From Online Signals to Real-World Impact
Featured Speakers:
Chris Sargent -- Director -- Protective Intelligence Center (PIC), Crisis24
Hayden Lambirth -- Manager -- Protective Intelligence Center (PIC), Crisis24
Description: Emerging risk is no longer defined by new threat types—but by the speed, convergence, and amplification of existing ones. In this session, attendees will gain a protective intelligence–driven perspective on how digital signals, reputational narratives, and rapidly evolving events are increasingly driving real-world security incidents.
Drawing on anonymized, real-world examples, this talk explores how online behaviors translate into physical risk, and what security leaders can do to adapt. You’ll leave with practical insights on recognizing early indicators, aligning intelligence with executive protection and investigations, and strengthening decision-making in a fast-moving threat environment.
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4th Quarter - 2025
What: Virtual Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, Dec 4th, 2025 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Peter Warmka
Topic: AI: The Problem, Solution, or Both?
Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) has acted like a steroid for fraudsters, helping them conduct a variety of advanced and financially devastating social engineering schemes. Tools like OpenAI are used to collect an abundance of personal information from the social media profiles of targets to identify potential vulnerabilities. FakeGPT enables fraudsters to design elaborate schemes and enhanced narratives using emails, text messages, and fake social media profiles, incorporating manipulative language. Voice and biometric cloning has led to identity theft, resulting in billions of dollars in losses by organizations and individuals. While increased public awareness is essential, various technologies are already in development or available for the detection of AI deepfakes used in communications. Some organizations are already embracing new AI analytical tools to detect, monitor, and prevent fraudsters utilizing AI from targeting their operations.
4th Quarter - 2025
What: Networking End of Year Holiday Party
When: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 from 5 - 7pm
Location: Folsom Hotel, 703 Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630
Let’s close out the year with great conversations, new connectins, and a little holiday cheer!
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4th Quarter - 2025
What: Networking Happy Hour
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 5 - 7pm
Location: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
1689 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Additional Information: Yummy eats provided; No host bar
Why Attend?
Reconnect with fellow security professionals, grow your local network, and learn about upcoming ASIS Sacramento initiatives, all in a relaxed, social setting.
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3rd Quarter - 2025
What: In-Person Chapter Meeting
When: Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 11am - 1pm
Location: Sutter Health
2700 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
Sacramento & Placer Rooms
Please note: This is a new, larger venue—just down the road from the previously announced location
Speaker: Hector R. Alvarez, MSPsy/CTM
Nationally recognized expert in workplace violence prevention
Certified Threat Manager™ | Alvarez Associates LLC
Session Title: Security’s Role in Addressing California’s New Violence Prevention Law
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Additional Information:
- Networking opportunity from 11 - 11:30am
- Lunch kindly provided by Sutter Health
3rd Quarter - 2025
What: Networking Happy Hour
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 4:30 - 7pm
Location: Zócalo University Village
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