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CSS WATCH
Volume 8, Issue 12
Suspicious Package Protocol
Covenant Security Officer Elijah
Meadows, who works at the PBF Energy Delaware City Refinery in Delaware City, DE, set a glowing example
of how to handle suspicious packages.
Meadows identified an “odd package”
from Hungary in the mailroom that
was not addressed to anyone specific.
After inspecting the package without
handling it, Meadows summoned Captain Victor Williams and PBF Security
Director William Robinson. The team
took photos of the package and placed
it in a bag in an undisclosed secure
location. After a thorough investigation, which included communications
with the USPS Inspection Service and
the United States Coast Guard, the
package was said to be safe to open.
The suspicious package turned out to
be a book, which held no harmful contents, and the scene was deemed clear.
Regardless of the contents, “this was a
great catch”, Captain Williams said.
“A lot of agencies were brought into
play here before we got the end result
and it was an excellent job of following protocol by Officer Meadows.”
December 2012
Officer Angel Bermontiz Awarded by
ASIS for Outstanding Performance
Pictured above (from left to right): Covenant Operations Specialist Robert Moraca, Covenant Site Manager Scott Jensen, Covenant Security Officer Angel Bermontiz, and ASIS
Philly Chairperson Justin Kleskie
Covenant Security Officer Angel Bermontiz, stationed at the U.S. Naval Support Activity in Philadelphia, PA, took home the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Philadelphia Chapter’s award for Outstanding Performance During an Incident on Nov. 14.
Back in July, while standing access control duty at the main gate of Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, Officer Bermontiz observed a vehicle occupied by two males. As he was
checking their identification, he observed a semi-automatic pistol between the seats. Officer Bermontiz immediately called for backup, both males were ordered from the vehicle
and a fully loaded 9mm pistol was recovered from the car. Both males were detained and
turned over to Philadelphia Police department for prosecution.
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Question: Who is Covenant Security Services’ Director of Training?
In March, Mission Solutions Engineering in Moorestown, NJ, began a major undertaking towards consolidating their business operations from two separate
buildings into one. Despite the absence of additional
officers to augment security for the expanded required
coverage at the new building as well as providing security coverage for the client at the
still-operational two existing buildings, the Covenant security force successfully carried
out the client’s mission. “On behalf of MSE I’d like to say thank the Covenant MSE staff
for your efforts prior to, during, and after the move,” said Francis McKenna, MSE’s Security Manager. “You willingly worked extra shifts and pulled extra contractor escorts
while some of the problems were being resolved at the new building. It was a difficult
period for everyone, but you came up big in helping us remain a safe and secure facility.
Again, I appreciate your efforts during that time, and for all of your efforts and sacrifices
throughout the year. Thank you for all that you do for security and for the employees of
MSE.”
Covenant Helps Light the Night
Previous Question: Who are the
only two NFL teams to never
play in the Thanksgiving Classic?
A: Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers.
Covenant employees across the country participated in the 2012 Light the
Night Walk to help raise money for leukemia and lymphoma research. In
LaPorte, Texas, CSS Site Manager Lisa Thompson and Security Officer
Cecil Mosley (both of whom work at the Air Products and Chemicals facility) participated in the Light The Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America last month. They participated with other Air Products employees to raise $1,623 for the cause. These funds provide lifesaving research and
support for people battling cancer. The Covenant Philadelphia office was represented by
Vice President Rebecca Horner and Human Resources Specialist Ashley Dennis, who
participated in the Light the Night Walk in Philadelphia and helped to raise over $2500.
Winter Safety Tips: Avoiding Slips and Falls
Winter is here, and with it comes real danger to those who are not
prepared. Cold conditions require warm clothing, so first make
sure you have the right winter gear. If you don’t, communicate
Winners: Jenny Moneymaker
with your site manager immediately to get what you need. Here
(Ponca City, OK), James Stinson
are a few tips from the Safety Services Company to help keep you
(Ponca City, OK), Scott Tucker
warm, safe, and healthy:
(Paulsboro, NJ), Paralee Hunter
 Determine walkways and other areas that may be cov(Fresno, TX), Mark Mennen
ered up with snow or ice. Then, mark these areas with a
(Neenah, WI), LaJoyce Johnson
highly visible pole or a similar marker.
(Beech Island, SC), Kirbria Lewis
 When walking on an icy or snow-covered walkway, take short steps and walk at a
(LaPorte, TX), Don Cook (Billings,
slower pace so you can react quickly to a change in traction.
MT), Terry Kennedy (Ponca City,
OK), Amy Dowling (Neenah, WI)
 Walking on snow or ice is dangerous and wearing proper footwear is essential.
A pair of well-insulated boots with good rubber treads is a must for walking
during or after a winter storm.
Did you know that you are Covenant’s  If available, place floor mats at entrances to reduce tracking in of ice and snow. As
best sales people? You can earn extra
for “Wet Floor” signs, just place them in areas that may cause slipping or falling.
income with your sales leads through
Covenant’s “Everybody Sells” ProCovenant’s Quarterly Safety Prize Winner is…
gram. Here’s how it works:
1. Gather your lead information (i.e.
Security Officer Edgardo Martinez
company name, location, contact, etc.)
Santa Maria, CA
2. Contact Covenant’s William Alton at
[email protected]
Congratulations, Edgardo! Your name was chosen randomly to win
3. If a lead turns into a sale, you earn
the safety prize, a $150 Gift Card . Remember, if your site is accident$3.00 for every weekly hour (i.e. If the
free, your name could be chosen next! Keep up the safe work!
Company X requires 500 man-hours per
week, you earn $1,500!) Good luck and
Please send questions, comments, and news to:
remember – EVERYBODY SELLS!
Phone: 877-91-GUARD FAX: 610-521-1609
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