Schools In Focus: Talking Campus Security with Mitch McKinley

Schools In Focus is a podcast dedicated to the design, planning and management of educational facilities and campuses. Listen in as we chat with industry experts, facility managers, architects, security and safety professionals, and other thought leaders. Catch up on previous episodes here.

In this special episode of Schools in Focus, Security Today and Campus Security & Life Safety Editor Ralph Jensen discusses securing a campus with President of M2 Consulting Mitch McKinley. Listen along as Ralph and Mitch talk about security from the outside in.

Schools In Focus, Episode 11: Talking Campus Security with Mitch McKinley

Schools In Focus, Episode 11: Talking Campus Security with Mitch McKinley

Far too many deadly security incidents have taken place on U.S. campuses. Mitch McKinley, president of M2 Consulting in Houston, talks about the campus assessment that begins at the property line, then moves to the front door of the facility. This Podcast defines where security measures should be implemented and what a security assessment looks like. The conversation also touches on COVID-19, and the security implications from this pandemic. Mitch also is a member of the Federal Task Force on School Violence.

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About the Author

Ralph C. Jensen is editor-in-chief of Security Today magazine.

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