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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
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.
Inside/Outside Lockdown Approach Prone to Failure
Location-based lockdowns are unreliable and potentially dangerous.
Switzerland Bus Crash: Coping with Mass Casualty Events
Many American public schools still do not have written mental health recovery plans that address what needs to be done if a mass casualty event occurs. The horrific bus crash that killed 28 people in Switzerland is a tragic reminder that administrators need to prepare for such scenarios.
Ohio School Shooting Provides Opportunity to Review Campus Crisis Plans
Here are some of the key points for school shootings and other major crisis events.
