School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program

Paul Timm is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP), president of RETA Security, Inc., and a nationally acclaimed expert in school security. . Nearing the completion of his MDiv at Moody Theological Seminary, Paul holds a degree in Speech Communications and a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. He holds a patent on a

The authordoes a proficient job of sharing his vast knowledge." --Hakin9, Issue 01-15" could be used by anyone interested in this contemporary and challenging issue,as the principles and concepts are explained in understandable terms using plain language and illuminating photographs." --Security Management (print and online), January 2015"Timm, author of the upcoming book 'School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program,' believes the data is skewed because of underreporting of crimes by schools, which he says has been going on for years." --SecurityInfoWatch, June 2014. are provided. "emphasizes detailed comprehensive planning for schoolsprovides an excellent exit interview checklist. The importance of using social media in risk mitigation is discussed." --Security Lette

Michael Fickes said A terrific book on school security. A terrific book on school security, "School Security" is clearly written and free of jargon. As a journalist specializing in security, I carry Mr. Timm's book around in my briefcase and refer to it regularly.. "A great reference book from an authority in school security" according to J. Yang. Paul Timm is a devoted school security professional with deep knowledge of the subject matter. He is also full of integrity and genuine concerns for this subject matter. I have heard him on the radio regarding school security and was awed by his knowledgeable and practical advice. This book not only covers the hardware security hardware matters, it illustrates strategies to influence behaviors of the parties involved. There is even a chapter to cover social media risks. Finally, people can acquire his knowledge through this well thought-out book. I highly recommend it to school administrators who wants to make their learning environment saf. RoCoach said PaulTimm is an absolute expert in School Security. His. PaulTimm is an absolute expert in School Security. His level of professionalism is a true testament to the value of this book. His book School Security How to build and strengthen a school safety program is a must for anyone who harbors children. I insist my children's school read this book.

In School Security, author Paul Timm, a nationally acclaimed school security expert, explains how to make your institution a safer place to learn with easy-to-follow steps.Throughout the book, Timm emphasizes a proactive rather than reactive approach to school security. It seems that every day there’s a new story about a security lapse, emergency lock-down, or violent act taking place at a school somewhere in the United States. Readers are introduced to basic loss prevention and safety concepts, including how to communicate safety information to students and staff, how to raise security awareness, and how to prepare for emergencies. Today it’s simply inexcusable not to have adequate security measures in place—regardless of how safe you think your community may be. School Security isn’t just a book for security professionals: it helps people without formal security training—namely, educators and school administrators—effectively addre