In the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with the Jason Stoddard, Director of School Safety and Security for the Charles County Public Schools.

S1 Ep. 18 School Safety in Focus: Advocacy, Standards and Culture 

Jason Stoddard and Paul Timm came to us live from the floor of the Maryland Association of School Business Officials Conference in Ocean City—our first episode recorded from a trade show floor!

In this episode, Jason and Paul discuss the importance of establishing national standards, certification and advocacy for school safety directors. Jason also emphasizes the need to master fundamental safety practices, develop positive school cultures and enforce consistent discipline before pursuing more advanced technological solutions.

More highlights include:

  • His challenges of transitioning from law enforcement to an educational environment
  • The evolving threat landscape facing K-12 schools and what schools must do to address it
  • The need to return to the basics of school safety and security with emerging threats such as cybersecurity.

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Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety for Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP), author of School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program, and a nationally acclaimed expert in physical security. He is also a member of PASS, CSC, ASIS International’s School Safety & Security Council and IASBO (Illinois Association of School Business Officials) Risk Management Committee.  Since 1999, Paul has conducted physical security assessments and provided technical assistance for clients nationwide and in Canada.

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