The Changing Face Of School Security

Amplifying Student Voices on School Security

Emma Mann, student ambassador for Safe and Sound Schools and a student at Vanderbilt University, brings us a unique perspective on school security from a student point of view.

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Through Shattered Glass: Missy Dodds’ Survival Leads Transformation

Missy Dodds, survivor of the Red Lake school shooting and parent ambassador for Safe and Sound Schools, discusses her experience and important changes with access control in school security.

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Fires, Egress, and Accessibility Codes: Debunking Myths and Embracing Change

Lori Greene (DAHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI), Manager of Codes and Resources at Allegion and author of the blog iDigHardware, discusses codes and regulations surrounding fires, egress and accessibility in schools.

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Digital Citizenship and the Next Generation: The Intersection of Cyber and Physical Security

Continuing our topic of cybersecurity, expert Antoinette King (CISSP, PSP, DPPS, SICC) discusses the importance of cybersecurity education in schools with an emphasis on a holistic approach encompassing physical and cyber safety elements.

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Empowering Educators: Teaching Cybersecurity in the Digital Age with CISA

Don Hough, the Deputy Associate Director for the School Safety Task Force at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), discusses the importance of cybersecurity in schools.

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Her Final Words: From a Nightmare, New Hope Blooms

John-Michael Keyes, co-founder and executive director of the I Love U Guys Foundation, discusses the mission of the foundation, including the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and the Standard Reunification Method (SRM).

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Building Resilient Schools: Protecting Student Mental Health & Safety

Dr. Melissa Reeves, Ph.D., NCSP, LCMHC, discusses behavioral threat assessment, her work in school crisis prevention and intervention, and programs that aim to support mental health in schools, especially for at-risk students.

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Adapting School Security: From the PASS(t) into the Future

Chuck Wilson, the co-founder and chairman of the Board of Directors for the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), discusses the growth of PASS, its mission, and security resources for schools.

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Advocacy for Advanced Tech: Emerging School Safety and Security

James Marcella, the director of industry associations for Axis Communications, speaks about the value of K-12 advocacy in organizations including ASIS International, the Security Industry Association and the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools.

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Beyond the Badge: NASRO's Mission to Enhance School Security

In this episode of The Changing Face of School Security, Mo Canady, Executive Director of NASRO, joined host Paul Timm to discuss NASRO's mission partnerships and instructional offerings and trends that involve and affect school resource officers.

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90 Minutes, No Lives Lost: Molly Hudgens’ Story

This episode features Molly Hudgens, a guidance counselor at Sycamore Middle School. She speaks to her passion for school safety and the importance of School Resource Officers.

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From FBI to School Security: Combatting Swatting and Improving in Education

This episode features Jin Kim of PerSec Academy and Advisory Group and The Bureau Consortium and his expertise surrounding school security.

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How Technology is Making Schools Safer—and Bullying Easier

In this episode, Jeff Bean, school district safety and security coordinator and founder of SafeSchools4All discusses his experience as an SRO, the importance of education and technology, and more.

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Strengthening School Safety Protocols: Lessons Learned from a Tragic Event

In this episode of The Changing Face of School Security, Guy Bliesner, school safety and security analyst shared his experience and lessons learned from the Rigby Middle School shooting.

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From Tragedy to Advocacy: Redefining School Security After Sandy Hook

In our first episode to kick off The Changing Face of School Security Podcast, Michele Gay, co-founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools shared how the Sandy Hook tragedy affected the landscape of school security.

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Preview: The Changing Face of School Security – An Allegion Podcast

In this podcast, we highlight the changemakers in the K-12 industry—from school security coordinators and analysts to non-profit organizations and trusted advisors in the K-12 solutions space.

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Meet the Host

Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety for Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP), author of School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program, and a nationally acclaimed expert in physical security. He is also a member of PASS, CSC, ASIS International’s School Safety & Security Council and IASBO (Illinois Association of School Business Officials) Risk Management Committee.

Since 1999, Paul has conducted physical security assessments and provided technical assistance for clients nationwide and in Canada.

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Industry Podcasts Featuring Allegion Expertise

CPTED in Schools: Has your campus applied these 3 tactics to prevent crime

Allegion's Paul Timm, PSP, shares successes and cautionary tales in this CampusSafety Voices podcast.

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Securing Futures: Unraveling the layers of school security

Allegion's Paul Timm, PSP, joins the Safe and Sound School's "Sound Off" podcast to discuss the misconceptions about safety measures, the importance of a positive school culture, and the pivotal role of student engagement in maintaining a secure environment.

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Amplifying Student Voices on School Security

Through Shattered Glass: Missy Dodds’ Survival Leads Transformation

Fires, Egress, and Accessibility Codes: Debunking Myths and Embracing Change

Digital Citizenship and the Next Generation: The Intersection of Cyber and Physical Security

Empowering Educators: Teaching Cybersecurity in the Digital Age with CISA

Her Final Words: From a Nightmare, New Hope Blooms

Building Resilient Schools: Protecting Student Mental Health & Safety

Adapting School Security: From the PASS(t) into the Future

Advocacy for Advanced Tech: Emerging School Safety and Security

Beyond the Badge: NASRO's Mission to Enhance School Security

90 Minutes, No Lives Lost: Molly Hudgens’ Story

From FBI to School Security: Combatting Swatting and Improving in Education

How Technology is Making Schools Safer—and Bullying Easier

Strengthening School Safety Protocols: Lessons Learned from a Tragic Event

From Tragedy to Advocacy: Redefining School Security After Sandy Hook

Preview: The Changing Face of School Security – An Allegion Podcast

Meet the Host

Industry Podcasts Featuring Allegion Expertise

CPTED in Schools: Has your campus applied these 3 tactics to prevent crime

Securing Futures: Unraveling the layers of school security

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