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FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

DSI — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:06:54 +0000

How many of you are living your life as the best “you” you can be? How many of you are the best employee you can be for your employer? I would hope that most of us are our best each day but truth is that most of us are not. Sometimes it is hard to be our best. We get into a routine and it becomes monotonous and we lose sight of who our best self is.

My father used to say to me “no matter if you are flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s then you should be the best hamburger flipper you can be.” My father died ten years ago but I can still remember him telling me that. I don’t think I fully understood what he meant until a few years ago. No matter what we do in life we should always do our best. Doing your best shows respect for yourself and respect for others.

When we work for someone we are paid to come to work and give 100% of our best self each day. We all owe it to our employer to be the best employee we can be. After all they are providing us the means to meet our needs.

I have a passion for DSI because I see the same values my father instilled in me practiced on a daily basis. DSI strives to be the best security company choice for each and every one of our clients. We know that without our clients then DSI would not be here. We value our employees because they are the backbone of DSI. Our job at DSI is security but the corporate culture here takes that beyond just security. We want to be the best in our field and our motto DWYSYWD helps us achieve that.

The message I want to convey is that everyone should let their best self shine each day. Here at DSI doing your best does not go unnoticed. When our employees are doing their best then our clients are getting the topnotch service they expect from DSI.

Remember always be the best “you” you can be, no matter where life takes you. At DSI we operate on our motto, Do What You Say You Will Do, and we know that shows in the service we provide.

Sincerely,
Allison Love, PHR
HR Manager

3rd Quarter Anniversaries of DSI Service

DSI — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:59:16 +0000

We appreciate our valuable team members and all that you do!

5 – 9 Years of Service

JOHNNIE JULIAN (9)
ANDREW BARBER (9)
DANNY THORNTON (9)
JIMMIE HORNES (8)
EDDIE HUNTER (8)
DAWN TOLER (8)
BARBARA BARNETT (8)
BOBBY WELLS (7)
MARCOS RUSSO (7)
TODD TORNOW (7)
NATHANIEL BURNETT (7)
LEWIS EDWARDS (7)
TERLISHER SLAUGHTER (7)
KATHLEEN PARKINSON (7)
ROBERT FRYER (7)
TINA DILLARD (6)
JERON STEEN (6)
JORETTA WINGROVE (6)
MILTON PALMER (6)
OLUYEMISI IJALANA (6)
CARSON MORRIS (5)
PEACHES GRAY (5)
GEORGE KING (5)
QUIN DENTON (5)
BARBARA FLEMING (5)
ANGELERE AUGUSTIN (5)
WALTER PORTER (5)
BILLY YAWN (5)
WALTER MONK (5)
CONEL TARVER (5)
CHINNETTA OGLESBY (5)

10 – 14 Years of Service

GENE SANDERS (13)
CHARLES MICHIELS (12)
GLEN WILLIAMS (12)
WILLIE RHODES (11)
SYLWESTER MAKUSZEWSKI (11)
JIM DELANEY (10)
MARGIE WILLIAMS (10)
ROBERT STONE (10)
JEFFERY TAYLOR (10)
KARL BRACK (10)
GERALDINE QUARRELLA (10)

15 – 19 Years of Service

GILBERTO VEGA (16)
ROBERT RIGSBY (16)
STEWART MURRELL (16)
VITO VENEZIANO (16)
SHIRLEY KEYES (15)

20+ Years of Service

JIMMY LITTLEFIELD (20)

Quick Tips to Trim Your Energy Bill

DSI — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:30 +0000

Energy costs continue to rise, but these simple home tips can help maximize your energy spending:

Turn off anything you’re not using – lights, computer, television, radio, etc.
Unplug appliances and electronics.
Swap out standard light bulbs for energy-efficient ones.
In anticipation of winter, weatherize your home. Use caulk or a weather strip to seal any door or window that leaks air.
Upgrade the insulation in your attic.
Use the dishwasher, washer and dryer only for a full load.
Encourage everyone in the house to take shorter showers.
Regularly change the filter on your air conditioner.
Repair leaky faucets immediately.
Keep the thermostat under 70 degrees in winter (and a few degrees cooler than the outside temperature in summer).

Financial Spring Cleaning

DSI — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:53:47 +0000

It’s spring – time to assess, refresh and grow. But don’t think this just applies to your garden. A little spring cleaning can help you grow your finances, too.

Treat your financial statements and bills like closets. Is there anything you’re not using anymore? Could you reduce your cable package? Or eliminate your home phone? Consider what you’re not “wearing” anymore, and think about what you could eliminate.

Get rid of winter bills with the season. Still have leftover holiday debt? Now is a good time to get rid of it. To do this, consider a one-time way to make money, such as a garage sale, or selling online.

Consider an automatic savings plan. Go to your bank’s website and set up an automatic transfer from your checking to your savings each month. Already have an automatic savings plan? Set up one for something specific such as a weekend away or a remodeling project. Even if you can only contribute $20 a month to your new account, it easily adds up.

From the President’s Desk

DSI — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:43:34 +0000

Well, it was a long and arduous process of getting things ready to apply for our WBENC certification, a task taken on by many at DSI but in particular, the gathering of materials to submit to the certifying agency by C.O.O. Eddie Sorrells, H.R. Manager Allison Love, C.F.O. Mike Hallford, and Accounting Manager Julie Bonds and her staff. There were many folders and boxes of materials to be sorted through, copied, and gathered. My thanks to all of them! It certainly paid off when our paperwork was accepted and the only obstacle between us and our certification was the site visit. When we finally got our date confirmed for the visit, all 5 Dothan office buildings got busy with spring cleaning and polishing our offices, inside and out. The site visit went well and we actually got the notice of certification two days later, much sooner than promised or expected.
I wanted to visit the idea of certification, why we wanted it and what we can do with it. WBENC stands for Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. This is the leading certifying organization for WBE’s (a business that is 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a woman or women). Hundreds of major corporations turn to the WBENC to identify women owned businesses to satisfy their contract needs because WBENC issues a Gold Standard, national certification to women owned businesses to ensure a qualified database of WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprises (WBE’s). In other words, there are many companies and corporations looking for certified minority contractors and we are now able to provide our own Gold Standard, “DWYSYWD” service with an additional advantage of a Gold Standard certification. Please mention our certification to your current customers as well as potential customers and help us to open new doors for DSI, and in turn, to help DSI grow.
Sincerely,
Marty Clark
President

DSI Granted WBENC Certification

DSI — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:23:25 +0000

DSI Security Services is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Woman-Owned Business certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The WBENC, founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. The WBENC is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. Upon receiving the decision to certify DSI, President Marsha “Marty’ Clark expressed that “We are proud to join many other Woman-Owned Businesses by achieving this important certification, and we look forward to our partnership with the WBENC and are excited about the prospect of partnering with a wide variety of corporations that value diversity and superior security service.”

Allison Love Named HR Manager

DSI — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:36:47 +0000

Eddie Sorrells, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of DSI Security Services, is pleased to announce that effective immediately Allison Love, PHR will assume the role of Human Resources Manager. As HR Manager Allison will guide the HR department and will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks related to employee benefits, employee relations, and Compliance. Allison will work closely with the entire operations department to ensure that the company maintains compliance with all applicable HR standards, statutes, and regulations. Allison has a diverse background in the Human Resources field working for companies such as Movie Gallery and the Law Firm of Cochran, Cherry, &Givens. She recently obtained The Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification. Allison Holds a BS Degree in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Human resources. She resides in Dothan with her Husband Anthony and 2 children.

Kiwanis Golf Entry 2011

DSI — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:51:58 +0000

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

DSI — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:58:48 +0000

Growing up in Laurel, MS we didn’t have any fast food or chain restaurants when I was a child, only a couple of local burger places. The excitement for us would be to go to Hattiesburg 28 miles down the highway to the “new” fast food places to eat. A memory that has remained in my mind all of these years is what was to become my first introduction to the golden arches of McDonald’s. When McDonald’s was still a relatively new chain they weren’t in every town, nor on every corner, and they still kept count of the number of burgers sold on their signs. They had a promotion some of you might remember, “Get a burger, fries, and a drink and get change back from your dollar!” Now that’s the kind of change we would all love today, especially in this economy.

Another kind of change we hear about this time of year is due to the elections. Every new candidate promises “change”. If you aren’t happy with your current elected official, you want change, but we usually go into the election season with skepticism. Will this candidate actually bring us the change promised or will they actually be the one that changes instead?

Well, all change is not necessarily good nor is it bad. Sometimes change is just what needs to happen in order for things to progress in the direction needed. Most of you should know by now that DSI has had some changes in the past year, and in particular in the past few months, in order to adapt to the changing economy and times. Probably the biggest change is that of president, a role my husband Alan has held for several decades. Alan decided that he wanted to step down as President in order to become more involved in the day-today operations of the electronics division, an area of tremendous growth in the last few years under the guidance of Bobby Richardson, in order to assist him in developing that growth and potential. Alan will remain as the Chairman of the Board of DSI. Many of you probably already know that Alan is also very active in the Dothan community as well as local and state-wide politics and has a desire to continue this as well as get more
involved in the many organizations he is a member of in the national security-related community. So after a lot of thought and prayer on both our parts I have accepted the position of President of DSI. I have been a part of DSI for the entire 32 years we have been married in one way or another. I always liked to say that I was “married” to DSI, and I guess in many ways I have been. I’ve watched and been a part of the good times and the bad, and like all of you, I certainly prefer the good times! I appreciate the kindness and patience that have been extended my way. I very much want to do it “right” and need all of your continued help and guidance. Just like with Alan, it is not a one woman/man show. Decisions are made by many people, not just one. DSI is a “family” of workers in every sense of the words. My desire for DSI is to come out of this poor economy even better and more profitable than before. In order to do that it will take every one of us working a little harder and practicing our company motto, DWYSYWD. This motto is thing that separates DSI from the other security companies when we all follow through with what it stands for, DO WHAT YOU SAY YOU WILL DO.

Thank you again for your encouragement and hard work, and I look forward to working with you as we all help DSI grow!

Sincerely,
Marty Clark
President

Investigating Worker’s Comp Accidents

DSI — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:54:41 +0000

Why do we investigate incidents?
Incident investigation has one primary goal – to prevent accidents. Accident investigation can reduce the potential for additional injuries resulting from the same basic or contributing factor.

Which incidents should be investigated?
All incidents should be investigated. Every accident, including near misses, can provide important risk hazard identification that may have been overlooked.

When should an incident be investigated?
As soon as possible after they occur. Prompt action shows employees that there is a genuine interest in their safety.

Who should make the investigation?
The supervisor should make the initial investigation and a full investigation by the branch manager should follow. Every accident investigation report should be reviewed and action taken when necessary.

How to conduct an incident investigation
It is important to institute a systematic method for incident investigation. Avoid the temptation to quickly assign cause and adopt controls.

Four steps that should be part of any incident investigation are:

1. Immediate Response
• Employees should notify their supervisor immediately.
• Incident investigation begins when the supervisor arrives at the scene.
• The first responsibility is to see that proper medical treatment is given.
• Any obvious hazards should be immediately eliminated.
• The supervisor should get a general overview of the facts. This is also the time to secure the area and preserve the evidence.

2. Investigate to Get the Facts
• Once the immediate response has been completed, a more complete on-site accident investigation should be conducted by the branch manager. This should be done as soon as possible while memories are fresh and before conditions have changed.
• Gather as many facts as possible to discover how the accident happened.
• Conduct on-site interviews with witnesses.
• Examine carefully any materials involved in the incident.
• Photograph, sketch, or diagram the accident scene.
• Interview all witnesses; and other people involved as soon as possible.

3. Analysis of the Facts to Determine the Causes
• After determining how the accident happened, you must then find out why it occurred. This is necessary for developing an effective plan of action for control.
• Accident occurrence is a complex matter, in which the root causes often include a combination of unsafe physical conditions, unsafe actions, inadequate administrative procedures and other contributing factors.
• Try to identify as many contributing causes as possible.

4. Development of Specific Corrective Actions
Implementing specific corrective actions is the desired result of effective accident investigation. The plan of action should contain various physical and administrative control strategies addressing the root causes uncovered through fact finding and analysis.