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SUMMARY:Chamber Confidential- April 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED\n\n\n\nChamber Confidential is a members-only monthly luncheon designed to keep Fort Worth's business community informed\, connected\, and ahead of what's next.\n\n\n\nIn anticipation of the significant influx of visitors to AT&T Stadium and surrounding cities for the 2026 FIFA  World Cup\, officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are offering a specialized First Observer Plus  (FOP) training to owners and operators of area businesses highly likely to be impacted by the increased visitor traffic. Chamber members are invited to attend and take back tools from the program to their front-line employees and partners. \n\n \n\nAdditionally\, our hosts at One Safe Place will share what they are doing locally to service victims of human trafficking and prevent human trafficking an unfortunate occurrence with large events like the World Cup\, Super Bowl\, et al. \n\n \n\nFirst Observer Plus (FOP) - About the Program\n\n \n\nThe presentation focuses on empowering frontline employees and community members to recognize and report suspicious activity. The program emphasizes that observing\, assessing\, and reporting is a shared responsibility under the "If You See Something\, Say Something" campaign. \n\n \n\nKey takeaways include:\n\n	Understanding Threats: FOP covers current threat landscapes and the evolving tactics used by malicious actors targeting public spaces.\n	Behavioral Indicators: Attendees learn how to identify common behavioral indicators associated with potential security threats.\n	Reporting Mechanisms: Clear guidance is provided on the proper channels for reporting concerns\, from immediate law enforcement contact for emergencies to routine reporting for less urgent observations.\n	Fort Worth's Unique Needs: The information is specifically framed around Fort Worth's thriving business landscape\, high traffic landmark areas\, FIFA Team Base Camp Host City and primary hub for visitors.\n\n \n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nSam Carrasquillo serves as an Inspector with the Transportation Security Administration. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps\, he brings over 21 years of experience with the Department of Homeland Security\, including a decade as a Customs and Border Protection Agent in El Paso\, Texas. For the past 11 years\, Inspector Carrasquillo has focused on enforcing regulatory compliance across various transportation sectors in Texas and Arkansas. Additionally\, he leads specialized training in terrorism awareness and safety protocols to ensure the security of the traveling public.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="color:#E83125\;"><strong>REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED</strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Chamber Confidential is a members-only monthly luncheon designed to keep Fort Worth&#39\;s business community informed\, connected\, and ahead of what&#39\;s next.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:black\;">In anticipation of the significant influx of visitors to AT&amp\;T Stadium and surrounding cities for the 2026 FIFA&trade\; World Cup\, officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland&nbsp\;Security&nbsp\;are offering a specialized <strong>First Observer Plus&trade\; (FOP)</strong>&nbsp\;training&nbsp\;to owners and operators of area businesses highly likely to be impacted by the increased visitor traffic. Chamber members are invited to attend and take back tools from the program to their front-line employees and partners.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:black\;">Additionally\, our hosts at One Safe Place will share what they are doing locally to service victims of human trafficking and prevent human trafficking&mdash\;an unfortunate occurrence&nbsp\;with large events like the World Cup\, Super Bowl\, et al.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;">First Observer Plus (FOP) - About the Program</span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">The presentation focuses on empowering frontline employees and community members to recognize and report suspicious activity. The program emphasizes that observing\, assessing\, and reporting&nbsp\;is a shared responsibility&nbsp\;under the &quot\;If You See Something\, Say Something&quot\; campaign.&nbsp\;</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Key takeaways include:</span></span></span>\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:black\;margin-bottom:8.0pt\;line-height:115%\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Understanding Threats:</strong>&nbsp\;FOP covers current threat landscapes and the evolving tactics used by malicious actors targeting public spaces.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;margin-bottom:8.0pt\;line-height:115%\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Behavioral Indicators:</strong>&nbsp\;Attendees learn how to identify common behavioral indicators associated with potential security threats.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;margin-bottom:8.0pt\;line-height:115%\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Reporting Mechanisms:</strong>&nbsp\;Clear guidance is provided on the proper channels for reporting concerns\, from immediate law enforcement contact for emergencies to routine reporting for less urgent observations.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:black\;margin-bottom:8.0pt\;line-height:115%\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong>Fort Worth&rsquo\;s Unique Needs:</strong>&nbsp\;The information is specifically framed around Fort Worth&rsquo\;s thriving business landscape\, high traffic landmark areas\, FIFA Team Base Camp Host City and primary hub for visitors.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;">Speaker Bio:</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;">Sam Carrasquillo serves as an&nbsp\;Inspector&nbsp\;with the&nbsp\;Transportation Security Administration. A veteran of the&nbsp\;United States Marine Corps\, he brings over 21 years of experience with the&nbsp\;Department of Homeland Security\, including a decade as a&nbsp\;Customs and Border Protection Agent&nbsp\;in El Paso\, Texas. For the past 11 years\, Inspector Carrasquillo has focused on enforcing regulatory compliance across various transportation sectors in&nbsp\;Texas and Arkansas. Additionally\, he leads specialized training in&nbsp\;terrorism awareness&nbsp\;and safety protocols to ensure the security of the traveling public.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;
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URL:http://business.fortworthchamber.com/events/details/chamber-confidential-april-2026-22807
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