Determining Priorities
Federal Efforts to Protect Our Schools: 77,400 Voices Heard and Viable Plans Presented to Congress – Now it is Time for Action!
On May 17, 2007, there was a Full Hearing of the Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives on Protecting Our Schools: Federal Efforts to Strengthen Community Preparedness and Response. The 89-page recording of that hearing and its numerous testimonials can be found in a downloadable PDF version at http://www.crisisprepconsulting.com/Resources___Downloads.php under the LINKS heading. It certainly is…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: A 40-Year Veteran of the Telecom Industry and Crisis Communications Profession Offers His Opinions About Analog Versus Digital 2-Way Radios Relative to School Security
Like many school districts, the district I work for is in the process of upgrading its 2-way radio communications system in both an effort to make communications more efficient and to also enhance school safety. I’ve had a substantial role in that process and admit that while I have learned much, I still have much…
Read MoreWhat’s My Safety Priority – Radio Communications or Video Surveillance?
There’s a debate brewing in the school safety world as radio communications is pitted against video surveillance for a northern notch on the priority ladder. Here’s my two cents on this discussion. Let’s begin with an examination of the everyday use of radio communications and video surveillance. Everyday Use – Radio Communications Playground supervision. Custodians (talk group). Special education…
Read MoreSCHOOL CRISIS PREP – what to do first? Use a Prioritization Matrix – Full Analytical Criteria Method
Administrators are bound to have generated a hefty “to do” list following a comprehensive assessment of school safety needs. So, where does one begin when addressing school safety concerns? The process can be efficiently addressed through a prioritization matrix. The following steps will allow for stakeholder input and produce an objective, clear hierarchy of needs. Give it a…
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