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Titan Security was pleased to attend the monthly meeting of the Chicago Public-Private Task Force (CPPTF) on the morning of Thursday, February 10, helping to represent the cultural properties and commercial high-rise sectors. The group, co-chaired by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications and ChicagoFIRST, brings together organizations and associations from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to address common concerns.

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About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Chicagoland community. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

Tensions over COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccinations have led truckers and other protesters across Canada to block roads amid a push to get lawmakers to roll back their restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus. Now, after more than two weeks of protesting, the Department of Homeland Security has released an assessment regarding similar potential demonstrations taking place in the United States.

Support from multiple encrypted messaging channels show that discussions around logistics, fundraising and food for a similar convoy of truckers and protestors may hit the U.S. between February 13 and March 4. The Canadian mobilization has disrupted many major cities, province borders and even sparked lawsuits over the around-the-clock noise from the large semis and other protestors. Similar issues are to be expected if a similar situation unfolds across the U.S. No specific cities or roadways have been reported as specific locations for the protests. Meanwhile across several social media platforms, posts have been shared promoting various convoys starting in California according to the political news site POLITICO.

In addition to disrupting traffic, such a demonstration could also bring about additional criminal activity such as vandalism, acts of intimidation and hate crimes like that which has been present in the Canadian protests. There is also concern over counter-protests gathering in defense of the country’s mask and vaccine mandates, leading to standoffs between the two groups and additional violence. Any type of protest, especially in a public location, can become cause for concern to the safety of those who live or are visiting the area. This includes individuals who may use such a protest event as a cover to commit acts of violence despite having no affiliation with the protesting party.

Titan Security is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updated information regarding confirmed demonstrations in the area if they do materialize. There are many precautions you can take to ensure you stay safe if one of these protests takes place near you.

Safety Tips Near or During Protests

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

In coordination with our public sector and private sector partners, Titan Security has identified a number of upcoming demonstrations in and around the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Protest Activity

Notes/Analysis

* = These two demonstrations may be related and may connect; no large turnout indicated at this time

Safety Tips Near/During Protests

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

Titan Security Group participated in the City of Chicago Public Safety Call on Wednesday February 2, 2022. The meeting was held to inform city officials, organizations and security suppliers of the latest information surrounding activity in the city, upcoming demonstrations and events, and updates on safety initiatives within Chicago. The following is a summary of the meeting hosted on Zoom.

City of Chicago Safety Forum – 2/2/22 Conference Call Notes
Hosted by Chicago Deputy Mayors Samir Mayekar and John O’Malley, and multiple CPD officials including Jill Stevens and Duane DeVries. Held via conference call, from 5:35-5:55pm.

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Chicagoland community. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the city of Chicago, South Suburbs and North Central Suburbs for February 1st and 2nd.

Titan Security Group has been alerted that NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City of Chicago, South Suburbs and North Central Suburbs that is in effect from 8:00 p.m. CT Tuesday February 1, 2022 and expires at 6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday February 2, 2022. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches are expected.

A sharp snowfall gradient is expected across the Chicago metropolitan area and Illinois River Valley, with the highest amounts farther south. The highest snowfall rates, of up to an inch per hour, will be after midnight tonight through early Wednesday afternoon. The storm is expected to greatly impact commutes both Wednesday morning and evening.

If you must travel, please take additional time to prepare for the weather conditions and use caution. Travel is expected to become very difficult as roadways may become snow-covered and slippery leading to unfavorable conditions. Visibility will also be sharply reduced during snowfall in specific areas.

For an update on the latest road conditions from the Winter Weather Advisory, please visit gettingaroundillinois.com for a live map of the roads near you.

Additional details on this alert may be found via the NWS web portal for Chicago, which is updated on a regular basis: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.88625500000006&lon=-87.62230999999997

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Cook County.

Titan Security has been alerted that NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Cook County that is in effect from 2:00 a.m. CT Friday January 28, 2022 and expires at 12:00 p.m. CT on January 28, 2022. Anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of snow is expected to fall in the highest areas, however other areas within the county may experience significantly less snowfall if they are not impacted directly by the heavy snow band.

Heavy lake effect snow is expected to fall at 2 or more inches per hour at times. Conditions will be highly variable, potentially going from just flurries to near white out conditions with heavy snow. Under the intense snow band, travel will likely be extremely difficult, including during the height of Friday morning rush hour.

If you must travel, please take additional time to prepare for the weather conditions and use caution, as roadways may become snow-covered and slippery leading to unfavorable conditions. Visibility will also be sharply reduced during snowfall in specific areas.

For an update on the latest road conditions from the Winter Weather Advisory, please visit gettingaroundillinois.com for a live map of the roads near you.

Additional details on this alert may be found via the NWS web portal for Chicago, which is updated on a regular basis: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.88625500000006&lon=-87.62230999999997

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Chicagoland area.

Titan Security has been alerted that NWS has issued an ongoing Winter Weather Advisory that is in effect at 9:00 p.m. CT Saturday January 22, 2022 and expires at 9:00 a.m. CT on January 23, 2022. Anywhere from 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected to fall during this time.

If you must travel, please take additional time to prepare for the weather conditions and use caution, as roadways may become snow-covered and slippery leading to unfavorable conditions. Visibility will also be sharply reduced during snowfall.

For an update on the latest road conditions from the Winter Weather Advisory, please visit gettingaroundillinois.com for a live map of the roads near you.

Additional details on this alert may be found via the NWS web portal for Chicago, which is updated on a regular basis: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.88625500000006&lon=-87.62230999999997

In conjunction with our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring a number of anticipated demonstrations and special events in the Chicago area through February 4, 2022. Additional information is provided below.

Anticipated Event Activity

  • Saturday, January 22 at 2:00pm – 8 S Michigan, Group will gather for their cause “Protest Fake Clinics”
  • Wednesday, January 26 at 9:00am – 455 N Cityfront Plaza (Indian Consulate), Group will gather for their cause “Sikhs for Justice”
  • Thursday, January 27 at 5:00pm – 401 N Morgan (Morgan Manufacturing), Group will gather for their cause “Protest Planned Parenthood’s Roe vs. Wade Celebration” *
  • Friday, January 28 at 10:00am – 659 W Washington, Group will gather for their cause “#ProlifeBridge Downtown Chicago!”
  • Saturday, January 29 at 12:00pm – 100 W Randolph (Thompson Center), Group will gather for their cause “Freedom Unleashed: Chicago Rally to End the Mandates”
  • Monday, January 31 at TBD – Various CTA Train and Bus Stops, Group may gather for their cause “Shut Down for #16Shots” **
  • Thursday, February 3 at 4:00pm – 230 S Dearborn (Federal Plaza), Group will gather for their cause “Peoples Rally – #Justice4Laquan”
  • Friday, February 4 at 10:00am – 121 N LaSalle (City Hall), Group will gather for their cause  “Save our Children/Stop Gun Violence”
  • Saturday, February 5 at 1:00pm – 111 S Michigan (Art Institute), Group will gather for their cause “Chicago: No War With Russia”

Notes/Analysis
* = This particular protest has disappeared from social media and may or may not occur; can anticipate continuing demonstrations regarding Roe v Wade and pending U.S. Supreme Court actions
** = Small, affiliated group has previously gathered at Red Line stops along Dan Ryan for various political causes

Safety Tips Near/During Protests

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

On Saturday January 15, a 44-year old British national took four members of a Texas synagogue hostage, demanding the release of a prisoner serving 86 years for trying to kill American military officers while she was in custody in Afghanistan. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of over 250 local, state and federal law enforcement members, along with the bravery and quick-thinking of the four hostages, the standoff ended after 11 hours with none of the victims harmed.

While authorities have identified no specific or credible threat to the Chicago area, officials have reminded the public of the Department of Homeland Security’s “See Something. Say Something.” campaign to work towards preventing future threats from happening both nationally and abroad. Titan stands with the DHS’s message and includes such messaging in all local activity and protest reports, reminding citizens to be aware of their surroundings for the safety of themselves and others.

The FBI, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the DHS jointly released a booklet featuring a broad list of indicators that may demonstrate the likelihood of someone engaging in terroristic activity titled Homegrown Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators. Risk factors begin with four specific situations to be aware of:

Beyond these four risk factors, there are more than four-dozen other indicators sorted into various groups depending on their severity. Here are some of the most vital things to be aware of and to potentially report:

Group C (long-term concern)

Group B (near-term concern)

Group A (imminent concern)

Additional indicators can be found via the Homegrown Violent Extremist Mobilization Indicators booklet. As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274) in the city of Chicago or Cook County.

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Chicagoland community. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-eight consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.

Titan Security is a proud participant in the leadership of the BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee, dedicated to the safety of high rise commercial structures in the City of Chicago. Minutes from the most recent monthly meeting of the group on January 18, 2022 are shared below.

ABOUT BOMA/Chicago

BOMA/Chicago is a trade association that has represented the interests of the Chicago office building industry since 1902. Membership includes approximately 240 commercial office, institutional and public buildings and about 170 companies that provide commercial building services to support operational excellence. BOMA/Chicago members constitute approximately 80 percent of all rentable office space and more than 98 percent of rentable space in Class A buildings downtown.

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Chicagoland community. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and have enjoyed over twenty-eight consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated and efficient, customized security solutions from a single source.