A Holistic Approach to School Security CASBO Institute 05/29/15 © 2015 RETA Security, Inc.
Presenter Background President, RETA Security, Inc. Physical Security Professional (PSP) Author: School Security SCAT Member (NOVA) Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) Assessments, Emergency Planning, Keynotes/Training, Expert Witness facebook.com/safeschools1 twitter.com/schoolsecurity linkedin.com/in/paultimmpsp RETA Security, Inc.(630)
Top Five Concerns Emergency Preparedness –Active Shooter –Severe Weather Enhanced Communications Secured Vestibules –Visitor Management Software Classroom Security Locks Video Surveillance RETA Security, Inc.(630)
Asset Definition People – students, staff, visitors Places – buildings and grounds Things – equipment, records, positive climate RETA Security, Inc.(630)
Asset Locations FACILITY GROUNDS PARKING RETA Security, Inc.(630) OFF SITE
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Access Control Visitor Management Software Electronic Access NFC Secured Vestibule Laminated Glass RETA Security, Inc.(630)
2015 RETA Security, Inc. Asset Locations FACILITYGROUNDS (630) www.retasecurity.com
2015 RETA Security, Inc. Communications Labeled Telephones Public Address Intercom Systems Two-Way Radios Cellular Phones (630) www.retasecurity.com
Active Shooter Procedures © 2015 RETA Security, Inc. Lockdown Run, Hide, Fight (630) www.retasecurity.com
Procedural Considerations © 2015 RETA Security, Inc. Collaboration & Consensus Keep It Simple Give Options Instruction & Drills Liability (630) www.retasecurity.com
2015 RETA Security, Inc. Alternative Shelter Areas Recommendations: –Basements –Interior Rooms Restrooms Offices –Exterior Rooms with No Windows or Exterior Doors –Hallways with Reinforced Openings
Emergency Preparedness Emergency Flipcharts Emergency Supplies Drills & Exercises Mass Notification © 2015 RETA Security, Inc. (630) www.retasecurity.com
Security Resources ncpc.org/topics Tip Lines (866-SPEAKUP) gallagherpost.com/gallagher_post/ nij.gov/funding/Pages/current.aspx youtube.com/watch?v=Xs5x7SBx3eQ youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0 about.usps.com/securing-th /suspiciousmail.htm www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/oshs/rems-k-12-guide.pdf training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=IS-100.sca emilms.fema.gov/is906/assets/ocso-bomb_threat_samepage-brochure.pdf © 2015 RETA Security, Inc. (630) www.retasecurity.com
2015 RETA Security, Inc. How Can You Make Your School Safer? facebook.com/safeschools1 twitter.com/schoolsecurity linkedin.com/in/paultimmpsp