Upcoming events & Chapter Meetings
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.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
Please RSVP:
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Questions? Contact Katie Antonetti, Chapter Secretary - kantonetti@openeye.net
May 2026
Q2 Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Time: 11am - 1pm
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.
Further event details, including parking instructions and room information, will be shared via the calendar invitation upon registration.
Thank You to our Sponsor!
Thank You to our Gracious Host!
Please RSVP:
Questions? Contact Katie Antonetti, Chapter Secretary - kantonetti@openeye.net
September 2026
September 2026
Q3 Chapter Meeting
Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Sutter Health
Interested in Sponsoring? Please contact Katie Antonetti, Chapter Secretary - kantonetti@openeye.net