Location-based lockdowns are unreliable and potentially dangerous.
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
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.
Small Mistakes Can Cost You Big Time
Careless actions can compromise even the best programs and technology.
Do We Use Token Efforts to Screen Visitors?
People who are alert are an indispensible part of any campus security program.
Avoid the Active Shooter Trap
Be sure to also conduct shelter in place, severe weather sheltering and reverse evacuation drills.
Does your Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Equipment Work Properly?
Keeping it maintained can saves lives and prevent lawsuits.
Can Walls Protect Students From Bullets & Bombs?
Weigh the pros and cons before you invest in this type of solution.
What Your Signs Really Say
If they are faded or damaged, fix them.
Make Sure Your Crisis Plans Cover After-Hours Incidents
The wounding of two Texas middle-school students by stray gunfire highlights the need for after hours event crisis planning.
Haste Can Compromise Investigations
Investigations of hazing and bullying must be prompt and thorough.
What 1st Responders Know About Building Design
Law enforcement, fire officials, emergency management and security professionals can spot safety issues with new construction and renovation plans.