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Date: October 10, 24, 31, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT / 10:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM GMT
Date: October 17, 2023 - Time: 3:00 PM EDT / 2:00 PM CDT / 12:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM GMT
Sponsors: Assa Abloy, Aiphone Communications, dormakaba, EVOLV Technology, Genetec, Inovonics, IP Video, Krieger Specialty Products, NAPCO, Omnilert, Traka - An ASSA ABLOY Group Company, Vicon
Duration: 3 Hours
Register Today! Single sign-in registration gets you access to ALL 4 events. Join them all or just the ones you want!
Endeavor Business Media’s Security Group, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), and American School & University magazine, the leading brand for K-12 and higher education facilities managers and decision-makers, invite you to participate in this unique educational collaboration.
The editorial experts of both Security Technology Executive, Security Business, and Locksmith Ledger magazines, along with our partnering publication American School & University magazine and The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) affiliated websites have created a unique learning and peer-sharing opportunity for security, risk, administrative and law enforcement professionals in the K-12 and College/University campus environments
Why You Should Join the Peer-Based Conversation
This compelling and comprehensive program is designed for school and university decision-makers, including:
- Administrators
- Facility directors
- Security managers (both physical and IT)
- Professional involved in design, purchasing and implementation decisions for security, safety and risk mitigation
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety Agencies
The Campus Security & Safety Webinar Series will consist of three (3) one-hour online Webinars, a one-hour Video Roundtable, and Executive Summaries in our digital supplements.
WEBINAR #1 - Oct. 10 (1 pm ET)
Emergency Preparedness: Active shooter prevention, mass notification, evacuation and more. (Hosted by PASS & SIA)
Speakers
Director of Security and Emergency (Retired)Littleton Public Schools
Guy has worked in the security field for 35 years. He served for over three decades as the Director of Security and Emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools, a suburb of Denver, Colorado before retiring in August 2020. Guy was recognized as the 2020 Campus Safety Director of the Year for his work at Littleton Public Schools. Guy is also the recipient of many other national and security industry awards and recognitions. Guy is a regular speaker at school safety trade conferences and a regular security media commentator for various trade magazines and media. He has diverse hands-on experiences in school safety regarding technology, processes and emergency response. He also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Partner Alliance for Safer Schools and as the Strategic Safety and Security advisor for the Innovative Institute for Fan Experience.
Gary L. Sigrist, Jr was an educator and administrator for the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) for 30 years. Gary coordinated efforts between SWCSD and federal, state, and local agencies, and worked with district and building safety teams to refine and implement safety plans. He secured almost $1M in funding and resources through federal and state grants for SWCSD to enhance safety, security and crisis management programs, as well as implementing the district’s visitor ID system and developing its Continuity of Operations/Disaster Recovery Plan and Food Defense Plan.Gary is a police officer with more than 30 years of experience working with schools and communities throughout Ohio. He currently serves as a Training Officer and works with schools, healthcare organizations, churches, and businesses in his jurisdiction to teach and train in Emergency Management, Workplace Violence, Threat Assessment and Active Shooter Events.
Collin SharpRegional Sales Manager, Central region, Traka ASSA ABLOY
Director of EducationEvolv Technology
Jill Lemond is Evolv Technology’s Director of Education. She has over 15 years of experience in education, serving the past twelve years at Oxford Community Schools in Oxford, Michigan. Previous positions include ESL and International Programs Coordinator, Director of International Operations, and Assistant Superintendent of Safety & School Operations. Jill has extensive school safety training and certifications and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Language Arts Teacher Education and TESOL from Michigan State University, as well as an MBA from Capella University.
Account Executive, Public Sector
Genetec
Bruce A. Canal is the Executive Leader for K-12 / Higher Education at Genetec, Inc.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 brings over 25 years of education-related security experience and 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. Mr. Canal is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional and is an active member of both the “School Safety and Security” and the “Crime Prevention” ASIS communities.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. He also sits on the Scholarship Committee of the ASIS Foundation. Mr. Canal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Security Technologies K12 Sales Support Specialist
NAPCO
Andy Phelps is NAPCO Security Technologies K12 Sales Support Specialist. He has over forty years of security experience, spanning all facets of security, as a law enforcement officer, a certified locksmith, owner, and operator, and as an expert in physical security, electronic access control & security systems technologies. Amidst introducing a wide range of school security solutions and applications, he frequently speaks on two popular K-12 school security/safety protocols, i.e., SAVI ™ (Security Access-Control Vulnerability Index Threat Assessment) and PASS ™ School Safety & Security Guidelines, Tiers 3 & 4 (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools).
WEBINAR #2 - Oct. 17 (3 pm ET)
Building Security: Access control, video surveillance, panic alarms, lockdowns, vulnerability assessments and more.
Speakers
Ben is the President of Architectural Design Group and is a registered architect with a NCARB Certification and serves as Director of Design for MCK Architecture where he is involved in the majority of the firm’s projects during the schematic and design phases in a multi-office firm. With over a decade of experience working on a variety of building types including Educational, Commercial, Multifamily Housing, and Development, he brings diverse experience to every project he is a part of. Prior to founding his firm, Benjamin served as an Architect, Project Manager, and the Director of Design for McKissick and Associates, PA a multi-office architecture firm serving clients across multiple industries. Benjamin is a Licensed Registered Architect in Pennsylvania by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, is board certified by ASIS International as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) and holds additional certifications including CPTED Professional Designation (CPD), NFPA 3000(PS): Hostile Event Response – National Fire Protection Association, ALICE Certified Instructor, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor.
Kasia Hanson leads Intel’s Global Security Ecosystem Development for physical and cybersecurity. She leads the strategy and development of security ecosystem solutions, partnerships, go-to-market and sales acceleration strategies. She is a 24-year veteran of Intel with deep technology expertise across AI, IoT, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Datacenter. Kasia is the past-Chair of the Security Industry Association Women in Security Forum Fan Experience in sports, the 2022 SIA Progress Award Honoree, a Women in Security Power 100 honoree, and a Distinguished Fellow for the Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) and was named the #3 IFSEC Security Influence in 2021.
Vice President and Head of Education
Evolv Technology
Neil Sandhoff serves as Vice President and Head of Education. Neil started his securities career in the US Navy, serving as a Naval Officer for four years before entering the professional world as a Program Manager for Cubic Defense Applications. He has extensive experience in the defense solutions world, working at companies such as PAE, Smiths Detection, and Sotera Defense Solutions. He developed his business strategy and gained crucial experience in business sales and development at Smiths Detection and PAE, helping him to build a reputation for himself in the security industry. Neil holds a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Program from Villanova University.
Genetec
Bruce A. Canal is the Executive Leader for K-12 / Higher Education at Genetec, Inc.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 brings over 25 years of education-related security experience and 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. Mr. Canal is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional and is an active member of both the “School Safety and Security” and the “Crime Prevention” ASIS communities.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. He also sits on the Scholarship Committee of the ASIS Foundation. Mr. Canal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Influencer Education Manager
dormakaba
Erin has been in the Door & Hardware industry for over 29 years, mostly in distribution. She has participated in or led everything from take-offs to purchasing to project management. Over 8 years ago, she moved to the manufacturing side. As an Architectural Consultant and Specifier, Erin worked with architects to develop specifications that meet the requirements of the owner, building use, and code requirements. After a few years, Erin moved to the position of Specifications Manager responsible for developing specifications for all product offerings. She is also responsible for providing technical and building code information to meet the ever-changing requirements.Erin is currently the Influencer Education Manager delivering opening solutions education. This involves educating on the proper product selection for every opening to provide a safe and secure environment.During Erin’s 29 years in this industry, she has earned the following credentials: AOC, CFDAI, DHT, DHC, CDT and CCPR.
Vice President of Sales
Alarm Lock Division of NAPCO Security Technologies,a PASSK12 Partner.Peter has a proven track record and many years of experience working in all facets and applications of locking, access control and security for K12 School Districts, Campuses, Institutions & Office Security Management. Joining Napco in 2021, he’s credited with the ongoing success of Alarm Lock’s well-known, respected brands, like #1-Rated Trilogy® and Networx® Standalone- and Wireless Access Locks, which won awards for 2023 Secure Campus and FacilitiesNet Vision Awards; and ESX, Campus Safety Best & Maintenance Innovation Awards prior. Ideal for schools, Alarm Lock locks are also now integrated for real-time access and global lockdown using top enterprise and web-browser-based platforms, as well as its own Air Access® cloud/ cellular access control system with mobile credentials and global lock-down App featuring threat-level notifications.
WEBINAR #3 - Oct. 24 (1 pm ET)
Community Engagement: School security starts with clear communication among administrators, teachers, parents, students, SROs and first responders. (Hosted by PASS & SIA) - Register Today!
Rod Ellis
Chief of Police & School Safety (RET)Glynn County School Police
Rod Ellis served as the Chief of Police and School Safety Coordinator for a K12 public school district in the State of Georgia for 15 years, retiring in October 2023. He is a 36-year law enforcement veteran who began his career with the Glynn County Police in 1987. He then served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for 17 years, as well as a part-time and reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office. He came to the Glynn County School Police in 2008 where he was promoted to Chief in 2010 and still served in that role.
Chief Ellis was chosen for a fellowship by Georgia State University’s Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange program in 2013 and traveled to the State of Israel to train with the Israeli police and security services for 3 weeks. There, he received advanced training in understanding terrorism; counter-terrorism techniques; behavioral threat assessment; as well as pattern matching and recognition of pre-attack behaviors. He frequently consults on school safety planning at the state and national level with numerous K12 school districts in the U.S., including the Orange County Florida Schools, as well as the Broward County Florida Schools following the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Chief Ellis has presented human threat assessment training, school safety analysis training and surviving active shooter events for the Georgia Emergency Management, the Homeland Security Agency via the Georgia School Safety Conference; the Virginia and Georgia Departments of Education along with other professional staff in campus, governmental, private and faith-based settings.
Chief Ellis has written articles on school safety and threat analysis for publications such as; Campus Safety Magazine. Additionally, he was a contributor to the book; “Staying Alive” by Michael Dorn and a contributing author of the textbook; “Extreme Violence”. Rod has served since 2014 as an adjunct analyst for Safe Havens International, the world’s largest non-profit school safety center. During this time, he has assessed and analyzed over 125 public and independent K12 schools in 8 states, writing detailed reports on findings to provide schools with options on how to improve their levels of safety. He has also advised several houses of worship on ways to enhance the safety of their congregations.
Paul S. Denton, MBA, MSCJ, CSSP, CIPM
Senior Staff Consultant
SRMC
Paul is a senior staff consultant having joined SRMC upon his retirement as the Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division. He was appointed Chief after serving 28 years with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD). He completed his career with CPD at the rank of Commander. He maintains his Ohio Peace Officer certification as a Special Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office where he regularly volunteers at community events.
As Chief at OSU, he reorganized the Division, launching a crime analysis and problem-oriented approach to addressing campus crime issues. The agency was accepted by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for entry to the accreditation process and received its accreditation. Chief Denton successfully directed public safety operations for major campus events such as football games, political campaign appearances, and other dignitary visits. He also worked as a member of the exercise design team and an evaluator for tabletop, functional and full-scale emergency exercises on local and country-wide levels.
Account Executive – Public Sector
Genetec
David Mueller is a dedicated and accomplished professional in the Security & Life Safety field. His 14+ year career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in the public sector. His work at Genetec involves collaborating with public organizations to provide cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions. David's ability to navigate complex environments and tailor solutions to meet the specific needs of his clients has earned him a reputation as a top performer in his field. He has consistently exceeded sales targets and has been recognized for his ability to foster strong, lasting relationships with his clients. David's commitment to excellence, his passion for technology, and his unwavering dedication to the public sector make him a valuable asset to both Genetec and the clients he serves.
Regional Sales Manager, Central Region
Traka ASSA ABLOY
Security Technologies K12 Sales Support Specialist
NAPCO
Andy Phelps is NAPCO Security Technologies K12 Sales Support Specialist. He has over forty years of security experience, spanning all facets of security, as a law enforcement officer, a certified locksmith, owner, and operator, and as an expert in physical security, electronic access control & security systems technologies. Amidst introducing a wide range of school security solutions and applications, he frequently speaks on two popular K-12 school security/safety protocols, i.e., SAVI ™ (Security Access-Control Vulnerability Index Threat Assessment) and PASS ™ School Safety & Security Guidelines, Tiers 3 & 4 (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools).
Moderator: Steve Lasky
Editorial Director
SecurityInfoWatch.com
WEBINAR #4: VIRTUAL EVENT - Oct. 31 (1 pm ET)
Lessons Learned: A Security & Risk Roundtable on Campus Safety – Beyond the Active Shooter Mindset
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Deputy Associate Director (A) for the School Safety Task Force
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Mr. Don Hough serves as the Deputy Associate Director (A) for the School Safety Task Force at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The School Safety Task Force was established to strengthen the safety and security of more than 130,000 schools across the country. In his leadership role, Mr. Hough has supported the design and development of SchoolSafety.gov, the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, the CISA K-12 School Security Guide Product Suite, the 2022 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, and the National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of High Education series.
Craig Gundry, PSP, cATO
Vice President of Special Projects
Critical Intervention Services
Craig is the VP of Special Projects for Critical Intervention Services and consultant with over 30 years of specialized focus on managing risks of mass homicide. In addition, Craig is an expert witness on school security and was a technical committee member for ASIS International’s new WVPI-2020/AA, Workplace Violence and Active Assailant - Prevention, Intervention, and Response Standard. Craig also provides expert commentary for national news organizations and is a columnist for Workplace Violence Today magazine. He is also a TEDx presenter and speaker at conferences worldwide on topics related to school violence and mass homicide.
Account Executive, Public Sector
Genetec
Bruce A. Canal is the Executive Leader for K-12 / Higher Education at Genetec, Inc.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 brings over 25 years of education-related security experience and 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. Mr. Canal is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional and is an active member of both the “School Safety and Security” and the “Crime Prevention” ASIS communities.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. He also sits on the Scholarship Committee of the ASIS Foundation. Mr. Canal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Sales Manager, Security Products
Alvarado dormakaba Group
Nick Simon is the Sales Manager of Security Products for Alvarado dormakaba Group, responsible for managing North America. Nick’s 20+ years of experience in the physical security industry includes involvement in thousands of turnstile and speed gate access projects throughout North America. His industry knowledge is well respected throughout the end user, specifier, dealer, and integrator communities in corporate, government, healthcare, and higher education markets.
Vice President of Sales
Alarm Lock Division of NAPCO Security Technologies,a PASSK12 Partner.
Peter has a proven track record and many years of experience working in all facets and applications of locking, access control and security for K12 School Districts, Campuses, Institutions & Office Security Management. Joining Napco in 2021, he’s credited with the ongoing success of Alarm Lock’s well-known, respected brands, like #1-Rated Trilogy® and Networx® Standalone- and Wireless Access Locks, which won awards for 2023 Secure Campus and FacilitiesNet Vision Awards; and ESX, Campus Safety Best & Maintenance Innovation Awards prior. Ideal for schools, Alarm Lock locks are also now integrated for real-time access and global lockdown using top enterprise and web-browser-based platforms, as well as its own Air Access® cloud/ cellular access control system with mobile credentials and global lock-down App featuring threat-level notifications.
Moderator: Steve Lasky
Editorial Director
SecurityInfoWatch.com
