School & Campus Security Series: Webinar 1 - How Failures in Uvalde Showed Schools’ Vulnerabilities

Date: October 10, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT / 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 Hour each

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Summary

#1 WEBINAR - How Failures in Uvalde Showed Schools’ Vulnerabilities: What Are We Doing to Correct Mistakes? October 10 - 1PM EDT

Although 376 law-enforcement officers responded to Robb Elementary School—some carrying ballistic shields and other tactical gear—it took 76 minutes for them to breach the adjoining classrooms where the gunman attacked. This webinar event will provide valuable insights into the dynamic realm of school security. In an era where educational institutions face diverse and evolving threats, it is crucial to ensure that security plans are comprehensive and adaptable to the specific threat environment, including active shooters and workplace violence.

Speakers

Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety at Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP). He is the author of School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program, and the host of "The Changing Face of School Security" podcast. In addition to conducting more than 2,000 vulnerability assessments and his frequent keynote addresses, Paul is an experienced School Crisis Assistance Team volunteer through the National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA). He serves on the Campus Safety Conferences Advisory Board, the Advisory Council for the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools, the ASIS International School Safety and Security Community, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials Risk Management Committee.

Paul is certified in Vulnerability Assessment Methodology (VAM) through Sandia National Laboratories and the ALPHA vulnerability assessment methodology.

Jeremy began teaching United States History at Jay County High School, Portland, Indiana, in 1996 and has worked a total of 24 years in public education in Indiana. He has held positions as teacher, dean of students, assistant principal and high school principal, and superintendent of schools.
 
Jeremy also retired from the Indiana Army National Guard after 28 years of service as Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Gulley deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to both Bosnia and Afghanistan.

Jeremy is currently Superintendent of Schools for the Jay School Corporation and is also a member of American Legion Post 156 in Montpelier, Indiana and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7081 in Dunkirk, Indiana and Jay Masonic Lodge #87 in Portland, Indiana.

Jeremy is also President of the John Jay Center for Learning and a member of the board of trustees for The Portland Foundation. In addition,  Jeremy also serves on the national advisory council for the Partnership Alliance for Safer Schools.

He resides in rural Montpelier, Indiana with his wife Jennifer, sons, Liam and Connor and daughter Evelyn.

Bruce A. Canal, CPP, has been in the school security environment for over 25 years, most of which as an end user. He is the Executive Lead for K-12 / Higher Education at Genetec, Inc. and in this capacity, he is responsible for developing and driving business strategy for the education vertical, driving brand awareness, cultivating partnership and end-user relationships. As a subject matter expert in education, he is involved in a broad range of education related initiatives. Mr. Canal is the former director of physical security for the 8th largest school district in the United States, Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL. His first career was serving as an officer for the Indiana State Police before accepting his first school director assignment. Mr. Canal is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional and is an active member of the “School Safety and Security” community. Canal also sits on the ASIS Foundation Scholarship Committee. He is also a technology committee member of the Partnership Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS K-12) and sits on the board of Zero Now for higher education, as well as an active member of the National School Resource Officers Association. Mr. Canal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

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