mha scn webinar on school security
TRANSCRIPT
School Security Briefing
Secure Community NetworkJanuary 3, 2013
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Agenda
• Introductions
• Risk Assessment
• Mitigation
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Introductions
Dr. Gary J. MargolisManaging Partner
Gregory A. Thomas, M.S.
Associate
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Why Risk Assessment?
•Establish security and safety baselines
•Develop appropriate control measures
•Promote organization-wide awareness
•Encourage ownership
•Promote effective resource management
•Proactive Planning – Thinking ahead
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Risk Assessment Benefits
•Improves communication and decision making
•Increases security awareness
•Builds collaborative and partnership opportunities
•Reduces liability and associated costs
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Risk=VCP
• Vulnerability (state of being exposed)
• Consequence (impact)
• Probability (likelihood)
Scale of 1 to 3
1 27
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Risk=VCP
• Quick roundtable to build list of risks
• Reach consensus, based on formula
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Risk=VCP
Examples
• Risk 1 (R = 3x1x3) = 9
• Risk 2 (R = 3x2x1) = 6
• Risk 3 (R = 3x2x3) = 18
Scale of 1 to 3
1 27
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Risk=VCP
• Prioritize
- Low (1<>9)
- Medium (10<>18)
- High (19<>27)
• Develop & prioritize actions to mitigate based on priorities
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Once you know…
Take reasonable steps to address reasonable risks…
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
3 Circles of Prevention™
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Physical Security Systems
Campus Perimeter – fence or other boundary, video surveillance, lighting
Building Perimeter - access control, video surveillance, lighting
Interior – intrusion alarms, panic/duress alarms, video surveillance
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Policies, Procedures & Education
• Human Resources
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Workplace Violence
• Sexual Violence
• Drugs, Alcohol and Weapons
• Access Control
• Bullying / Harassment
• Emergency Management
• Evacuations, Shelter in Place & Lockdowns
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Policies, Procedures & Education
School Stakeholder Training• Conferences, Seminars and Workshops
by
- “in district” employees
- outside trainers and experts
• Train the Trainer Sessions
• Video Conference Training
• Web Based Training & Distance Learning
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Response Capacity
• Teachers and administrators
• Campus public safety/local police
• All-Hazards Emergency Management (Concept of Operations)
• Emergency Notifications
• MOU/MOA
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Response Capacity
Building Relationships
A Critical First Step BEFORE A School Based Emergency Occurs!
• Share your safety plan
• Invite local and state officials to participate in planning meetings, drills and exercises
• Invite parent representatives and the media to observe drills and exercises
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
SUMMARY
• Conduct a risk assessment
• Prioritize, develop and implement reasonable strategies to address and mitigate these risks
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Resources
•Margolis Healy
•US Department of Education
•I love You Guys Foundation
•Jane’s Safe Schools Planning Guides
© Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC
Contact Us
Dr. Gary J. Margolis
866-817-5817
www.margolishealy.com
www.campussentinel.com
www.slideshare.net/margolishealy