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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
KEYNOTE
JENNIFER HARDWICK GLOBAL HEALTH ANALYST
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The premier security info-sharing partnership What is OSAC?
The U.S. State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council is established to promote security cooperation between American private sector interests
worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.
285 U.S.
Diplomatic
Facilities
Globally
Businesses
Nonprofits
Academia
Faith-based
OSAC
OSAC Country Councils Building Networks
151 Country Councils 4 Regional Councils
8 Common-Interest Councils
Outreach & Engagement Unit
Information-sharing Networking Discussing best practices Recognizing trends Handling crises Rumor control
Threat Notification Process Duty to Warn
Originating Agency
Regional Security Officer at Post (RSO) OSAC Regional Analyst
In-country POC U.S.-based POC
OSAC Global Security Unit (GSU)
Intelligence Community
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Private Sector
(Unclassified tearline)
OSAC coordinates the
passage of specific,
credible, threat information. Ex. threats of death, serious physical harm,
kidnapping
• Bombings • Kidnappings • Surveillance • Riots, protests • Property damage • Cybercrime
• Economic espionage • Harassment by local
government • Robbery, carjacking • Disease outbreaks • Mother Nature
Regional Analysis Unit
Research & Analysis
OSAC’s in-house analysts provide
personalized attention to the
security needs of all constituents, and publish reports on
incidents and trends worldwide.
OSAC Events High Profile
AWG Survey Results
88 Respondents (46% AWG) On average, what portion of your daily workload is dedicated to international travel health, safety and security?
What aspects of AWG listserv are most helpful to your work? 80% Sharing policies and procedures
80% Discussing general topics that impact university travel
68% Surveys / Benchmarking
63% Ability to ask questions
AWG Survey Results
AWG Survey Results
What aspects of OSAC membership do you find most helpful to your work? 80% Morning Newsletter
80% Reports
80% AWG listserv
57% OSAC Events: Annual Briefing, Seminars
27% RISC Research & Analysis Team
21% Country Council List / Regional Council List
AWG Survey Results
Focus Areas (rated 4-5 out of 5) 82% Resource Development for Sexual Violence Abroad
68% Non-credit Education Abroad
65% Utilization of Social Media in Crisis Response
59% Resource Development for LGBT Travel Abroad
Executive Order 1/27/17
Duty of Care
Culex: West Nile virus, lymphatic filariasis, encephalites
Deer ticks: encephalitis, Lyme disease +13 more
2 Case Studies Resources
Your To Dos Preparing To Go Overseas
Peruse 2017 Crime and Safety Report for destination Review any Travel Warnings, Alerts, or Security Messages Review Travel Toolkit option on website Constituents can also access OSAC Analysis consult the Regional Analyst Join Common Interest Councils as appropriate
Register with STEP to notify nearest Embassy/Consulate of your presence in their AOR
If appropriate, engage RSO If possible, arrange to attend Country Council meeting
Department of State Resources
• Consular Messages…What are they? – Worldwide Caution – Travel Warning – Travel Alert – Emergency Message – Security Message
• American Citizen Services (ACS) – Travel.State.Gov – Embassy/Consulate Websites – Facebook – Twitter
Get Connected!
Since: March 2011 Members: 2,007
Direct Outreach @state.gov
James Weston RISC Chief
571-345-2219 WestonJam@
Team Leads
Gregory Wahl Regional Analysis
571-345-2226 WahlGC
Alexandra Hoey Global Security 571-345-7794
HoeyA
Open Outreach &
Engagement
OSACWHA
OSACEAP
OSACAF
OSACNEA
Transnational
OSACSCA
OSACEUR
Jennifer Hardwick Global Health and Pandemic Diseases
571-217-1580 OSACHealth
open Cyber Security
OSACCyber
Phil Walker Program Lead, Major Events
571-345-7933 WalkerPJ2
