Dr. Margolis keynote presentation at the first VT School Safety Conference;

1. Thoughts on school
safety…
Gary J. Margolis, Ed.D.

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3. Overview
1. Collaboration
2. HVRA
3. Leverage Technology
4. Policies & Procedures
5. Leadership
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4. Three Circles
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5. Collaboration
Create a comprehensive,
multidisciplinary approach
to campus safety and
security
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6. Collaboration
• Administration
• Teachers
• Counselors
• Students
• Local Police
• Parents
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7. Collaboration
• Emergency Management
• Threat Assessment
• Alcohol & Other Drug Task Force
• Security Technology
• Hazing & Bullying
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8. Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
• Identify reasonable human, technological &
natural loss events
• Establish Relative Risk Score
R = VCP
(Vulnerability / Consequence / Probability)
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9. Leverage Technology
• Mass Notification Systems
• Security Technology (cameras, access
control, etc)
• Access Control
• Social Media Assessment Tools & Mobile
Communication Platforms
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10. Policies & Procedures
• Access control
• Security Technology
• Behavioral threat assessment
• Visitor management
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11. Leadership
Chief Safety Officer
• Reporting directly to
Superintendent/Principal
• Leads safety and security initiatives
• Increases focus on safety, security,
and readiness
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12. Summary
1. Collaboration
2. HVRA
3. Leverage Technology
4. Policies & Procedures
5. Leadership
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15. PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Identify and prioritize the needs of the field, and develop
comprehensive responses
Connect existing federal and non-federal resources with the
needs of constituents
Connect major campus public safety entities with one another,
and with federal agencies to facilitate collaboration and
coordination around issues of campus public safety
Highlight and promote best and innovative practices specific to
campus public safety challenges
Deliver essential training and technical assistance specific to
campus public safety
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16. University of Vermont
Division of Continuing & Distance Education
• Coordination infrastructure for forums,
conferences, seminars
• Webinars and interactive television
• Academic offerings
College of Education & Social Services
• Assessment and evaluation
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17. Programmatic Focus
• Comprehensive national directory
• Document repository
• Web presence for dissemination
• Behavioral Threat Assessment and Mental
Health resources
• Technical assistance
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18. Contact Information
www.margolishealy.com
866-817-5817
www.slideshare.net/margolishea
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gmargolis@margolishealy.com
www.campussentinel.com
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