A combination of all three should be incorporated during assessments.
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
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Written policies and legislation send a clear message that bullying prevention is an important priority
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And it’s the people who make the difference.
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Administrators must quantify the level of safety and security on their campuses
Accountability Breeds Respect
Leadership, clear communications, training and consistency help to correct inappropriate behavior
Boy, 7, Missing From Portland Elementary School
Appropriate student supervision at special events is tricky but imperative
Safety Starts at the Top
Here’s how one CEO supports his district’s safety program
Covering Up Crime Can Cost You
Not reporting incidents can damage a campus’ credibility.
Being a Good Client
Being well organized can help maximize the effectiveness of your service providers
Problem ‘Seeking’ Rather Than Solving
Address problems during the project design phase before they are incorporated into a building
Security Must Be Involved in Top Decision Making
Structural challenges can make it much harder for security executives to serve their organizations
Avoid Inappropriate Actions in Training Videos
Don’t inadvertently encourage incorrect actions.