Training can counter the effects of stress during emergencies so staff will be able to perform appropriate life-saving tasks.
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
Does Everyone Know What ‘Code Red’ Means?
During stressful situations, school teachers and administrators might not be able to effectively use codes.
Make the Most of Murals
Here’s how one Hawaiian school fights crime and reduces fear.
Our Campuses Should be Safer Without Bin Laden
Although we are not out of the woods, we are safer today that we were a week ago.
Terrorist Attacks in Israel Involve School Buses
Could U.S. school buses be next?
School Shooting in Brazil
School weapons assaults are a global phenomenon.
Why I Appreciate OSHA
A trip I recently took to Vietnam made me realize the importance of U.S. safety regulations.
Japan Tragedy Reaffirms Need for Emergency Planning
Campuses can do their parts to make sure they and their communities are ready for a disaster.
Yes, Unlikely Catastrophes Do Happen
Campus emergency planners must not ignore the consequences of chemical, radiological and biological disasters.
First Things First – Conduct Your Exercises in Proper Order
When drills are done properly, they can build support for emergency preparedness.
Clarify Reporting Expectations to Avoid Nightmares
Policies must be well thought out and communicated.
A Different Approach to Campus Safety: Parental Involvement
Steve Satterly, who is a school safety specialist in Indiana sent me an article relating to increasing school violence in Vietnam yesterday. I have lectured there before and will be in Vietnam for most of February for a nationwide tour, so this was of special...
