John Laux-Police Chief
Bloomington, MN Police Department.
“I was impressed with the level of access to areas normally off limits for most people.  The top level staff we met with were open and candid with their comments and were responsive to our questions."

 

Ms. Saw Phaik Hwa
President and CEO - Singapore Mass Transit Authority (SMRT)
“The organizers were able to provide an exclusive perspective focused on backroom, first-hand experience in all security matters.  A very enriching experience.”

 

Bill Coughtrie
Aviation Security Advisor - FedEx
“The opportunity to visit a Country under constant threat of terrorist attack, and assess how they manage the risk in their day to day living, and protect the people, industry and buildings of historic interest was not to be missed.”

 

Eric Parra
Captain - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
“The Behind the Scenes seminar conducted by Chameleon Associates provides valuable information regarding the outstanding security procedures employed by the public and private sector in Israel.  In addition to learning the technical security protocols, the contacts are invaluable.  Chameleon Associates handles all aspects of the seminar in a friendly, energetic and positive manner.”

 

 

Joseph W. Augustyn
Senior Associate – Booz Allen Hamilton
The inside look at how the Israelis conduct their counterterrorism practices was a rewarding, interesting and extremely substantive educational experience.  The tour was well planned and well managed, and conducted by people who through their backgrounds and experiences were well positioned to add insight into what we saw.  I recommend this seminar to all who have a professional or serious need to understand how a country with a long and proud tradition of fighting terrorism has taken on the challenge head-on and, in so doing, has set the standard for the rest or us.

 

 

Ofer Azoulay
CEO - SFW LLC
“It would be great if you can keep this seminar going on a regular basis, so more people can be exposed to the vast knowledge of security professionals in the state of Israel. The mix of industries introduced in the seminar and the introduction to the daily terrorism challenges in Israel was just perfect.”

 

C.H.D
Director, Justice and Public Safety - Fortune 500 Company
'This seminar was invaluable in understanding the proven Israeli security models used in the ongoing war against terrorism. Access to leading experts, diverse facilities, and sensitive security operations were exceptional, enhancing the learning experience immeasurably. Observing and gaining a better understanding of the close cooperation and information sharing between local private security organizations and law enforcement agencies alone was worth the  price."

 

Max Fratoddi
President, The CDX Group, Inc.
“The Chameleon Behind the Scenes Tour was invaluable for many reasons, but three stand out: It made clear the overriding priority of national security over all other interests, it provided true insight into the state of mind required to maintain a quality of life balance in an environment in constant, deadly conflict, and, the unique nature of and relationship between public and private security entities in Israel”. 

 

Michael "Moose" Moore
CEO - Tigersix, Inc
“Our core business at Tigersix is to teach America's infrastructure (healthcare, schools, businesses) that Vigilance Reduces Vulnerabilities.  I knew Chameleon Associates were the best at this training, but the trip to the Israel far exceeded any expectations that I had.  Although, I have flown fighters all over the world, and have participated in numerous military readiness exercises, the depth and scope of this "seminar" has been the highlight of my tactical education.  It was an honor to learn from the world's best!”

 

Dr. Thomas Curtis - Department of Sociology
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Participation in the executive seminar was like spending a week in a living homeland security laboratory.  Everyone in the group was astounded with the access to experts and facilities that Chameleon was able to arrange.  I came home with a grasp of both the philosophy and application of Israeli counterterrorism practices beyond all expectations.

 

GROUP PHOTO – Participants to the
“Behind the Scenes Tour of Israel Security Operations” – February 2006

IN THE NEWS:
Overseas companies, government agencies to inspect Israeli anti-terror methods
Ran Dagoni, Washington

Published by Globes, Israel business news - on January 22, 2006

Dozens of representatives of companies and government agencies from ten countries, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT), and Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL), will arrive in Israel on February 18 for a behind-the-scenes tour of its struggle against terrorism. During the tour, the visitors will meet key security agencies and companies in Israel's politics and economy.

Chameleon Associates LLC, a US firm controlled by Israelis Amotz Brandes and Muky Cohen;  the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute; and the Israeli commercial attaché in Los Angeles organized the tour.

A unique feature of the tour's participants is the large number of countries they represent: the US, Canada, the Bahamas, Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, the UK, the Netherlands, Greece, and South Africa.

Chameleon Associates says participating agencies and companies include a senior FBI anti-terrorist monitoring unit official, Microsoft information and physical security officer for the Middle East and Africa, Oracle, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit System, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Australian Parliament, management consultants Booze Allen Hamilton, Mall of America (the world's largest mall, located in Bloomington, Minnesota), and the UK's Association of Chief Police Officers Terrorism and Allied Matters Committee (ACPO-TAM).
 
, "The idea is to bring security decision-makers to Israel, where they will be exposed to expert security activities at the source," Israel Consul Economic Affairs in Los Angeles Shai Aizin told "Globes". "A visit to security centers improves the likelihood that the participations will be willing to buy, or invest in, relevant Israeli products or companies."

Chameleon Associates Director Amotz Brandes told "Globes", "Israeli experience in various security areas is considered top of the line. We had a lot of requests to participate in the tour, even from some Arab countries.

The participants will learn about security systems at the Knesset, the Temple Mount, Mabat 2000 (the electronic surveillance system in the Old City of Jerusalem),
the Azrieli Center, the Ashdod Port (incoming and outgoing cargo inspection systems), Ben Gurion International Airport, the New Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, and communication and infrastructure solutions company Med-1.