Situational Awareness

What exactly is situational awareness and how does it apply to the work of our frontline professionals? Situational awareness is knowing what is going on around us. As we come out of COVID, it is important that we sharpen our tools, reacquainting ourselves with the Department of Homeland Security’s national campaign, “If you see something, say something.” While this campaign was created to raise public awareness of crimes related to terrorism, it also applies to other suspicious or criminal activities such as active shooters or human trafficking. This session will review the concept of situational awareness as the first step in helping to identify and address crime in our communities.

Presenter: Shawn McCormick

Shawn McCormick is Director of Parking Enforcement for the City and County of San Francisco. His varied experience includes Parking Enforcement Captain with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Parking Services Manager with the City of Beverly Hills, and Director of Operations for the ATVAM traffic enforcement program in Saudi Arabia’s Central region. He has held various task force positions with IPMI and the California Public Parking Association (CPPA). In 2008, Shawn was honored by CPPA as its Parking Professional of the Year.

These frontline trainings are provided free of charge to all IPMI members, and are generously supported by our Frontline Fundamentals Sponsor, Flowbird.