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Security Evaluation: Proactive and Reactive Planning.
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Security Evaluation: Proactive and Reactive Planning “Is your School Safe? Is your Staff trained? Come learn about the most important aspects of facility safety and security from the people that design, protect and own or operate schools. Learn what things you should be looking for, how you can help limit your risk, and what items are paramount and what items are unnecessary for protecting your students and staff.”
Security Evaluation: Proactive and Reactive Planning Presenter 1: Stephen Chassee, Director of Business Development, ARCON Associates, Inc. smchassee@arconassoc.com Presenter 2: John Fuhrer, Director of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation, North Shore SD 112 jfuhrer@nssd112.org Presenter 3: William J. Sako, Rolf Jensen Associates, Sako Security Moderator: Sam Giampapa, Account Executive, Energy Systems Group sgiampapa@energysystemsgroup.com
Schools Are… • A place for community to gather • A place to deliberate • A place to celebrate • A place to worship • A place to vote • A place for the “safe” harbor and education of our children • …but they are NOT intended to be prisons…
Security ≠ Technology • But, I’ve Added Video Surveillance • …I’ve Added Access Control • …I’ve Added Door Monitoring • Isn’t that enough?
Security Program The REAL questions: • How is the technology being used? • Who manages and operates those systems? • Is one camera on the inside at the door going to meet your expectations?
School Safety Objectives • Deter • Detect • Delay • Respond
Deterrents • No one technology, feature, or system can completely deter violence from occurring • Effective security “displaces” the unwanted behaviors • Awareness • Presence • Visibility • “Community” enforcement
Risks and Vulnerabilities • Assess Each Building independently, they Are All Different • Assess Day and Night • Assess to protect students, staff during school hours, and the facility against vandalism when empty.
Balance is the Key! • Architectural (physical design) • Operational (Security and Facilities Department) • Technological
What Makes Security Effective? • Collaboration w/ Local Law Enforcement • Staff Attitude • Community Attitude • Security Programs • Participation of all Stakeholders • Training Including all Stakeholders • Practice, Practice, Practice…
Training and Practice • Regular Table-top Exercises • Practice Success is dependent upon involvement of ALL stakeholders BEFORE the day of the event • Local Law Enforcement • Administration – School Security Officer/Director • Teachers • Building staff • Students • EVERYONE HAS A ROLE, AND MUST BE INVOLVED!!
Contact Info and Key Links Stephen Chassee, Director of Business Development, ARCON Associates, Inc. smchassee@arconassoc.com John Fuhrer, Director of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation, North Shore SD 112 jfuhrer@nssd112.org William J. Sako, Senior Vice President, Rolf Jensen Associates, Sako Security wsako@rjagroup.com • Homeland Security – Active Shooter Training http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/active_shooter_booklet.pdf