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Michael Dorn
Michael Dorn serves as the Executive Director of Safe Havens International, a global non profit campus safety center. During his 30 year campus safety career, Michael has served as a university police officer, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. He served as a school system police chief for ten years before being appointed the lead expert for the nation's largest state government K-20 school safety center. The author of 25 books on school safety, his work has taken him to Central America, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia, South Africa and the Middle East. Michael welcomes comments, questions or requests for clarification at [email protected]. Note: The views expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, Campus Safety magazine.
Michael Dorn's Latest Posts
The Plan in a Can – Unreliable and Vulnerable in Court
Be sure to tailor your crisis plan to your campus’ specific needs.
4 Warning Signs a Visitor Could Act Out
Training staff how to detect these cues can help to augment security equipment.
School Security Assessments: 6 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Project
These simple steps can help you dramatically reduce the cost of school security assessments while improving quality and preventing trouble with poor quality vendors.
Beware of Gravity Hazards on Campus
Heavy objects can be hazardous if not properly secured.
Combining Technology and Training Makes Campuses Safer
Cameras, visitor management, metal detectors, emergency notification, ID systems and more save lives.
Mass Casualty Shootings Can Occur Anywhere
The ‘Dark Knight’ incident demonstrates that campuses must continue to prepare for these types of tragedies.
Manhattan-Ogden Schools Get an A+ for Safety Week
Each day of the week, campuses conduct a different drill or combination of exercises.
Hiring an Expert Witness? 10 Questions You Should Ask
If your campus is involved in litigation, an unqualified witness could ruin your case.
Why Schools Need 2 Types of Lockdowns
Campuses must use both emergency and preventive lockdowns.
High Profile Student Arrests Can Be Misleading
Schools must continue to be able to use court interventions in appropriate cases.
Don’t Rely on Codes for Emergency Protocols
Codes often cause confusion, even among campus personnel who are well trained.