The Changing Face of School SecurityIn the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, he talks with Dr. Dewey Cornell, a professor of education and forensic clinical psychologist.

S1 Ep. 21 Red Flags to Resolutions: Insights from the Behavioral Threat Assessment

Dr. Dewey Cornell’s work evaluating criminal defendants sparked a deep interest in preventing violent crime.  In this episode, Dr. Cornell breaks down behavioral threat assessment and its growing impact on school safety. Inspired by FBI and Secret Service practices, this assessment helps schools assess reports of threatening behavior, online and in-person, and take appropriate action. The goal: to prevent school violence through early intervention.

More episode highlights include:

  • Zero tolerance vs. behavioral threat assessment and the importance of individualized approaches to student behavior
  • Navigating FERPA and privacy misconceptions, including what educators can legally share
  • Digital threat assessment and how publicly available online behavior can inform school safety decisions

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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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