"Ensuring Safety on Campus-A Balanced Approach"

In light of recent events on the campus of Virginia Tech, it is evident that isolated incidents as well as terrorist threats continue to capture the attention of the public, sometimes creating more confusion and wasted effort than anything else - as evidenced by the commotion surrounding the Federal Government’s Duct Tape advisory during the aftermath of September 11, 2001.  But there are specific steps that Campuses can take to be proactive in their response to the terrorist threat and to isolated incidents.

How can Educational Facilities ensure a safe and secure environment in an traditionally open and trusted Campus setting. Risk Management must evaluate your Campuses level of preparedness in the event of a “Worst Case” scenario.

Terrorist threats and isolated incidents will continue to shock and affect the entire Nation, however, a Balanced Approach to Risk Management allows for adequate “Security Countermeasures” to be well Planned allowing for a smooth Transition and seamlessly Implemented into Campus life.

There is a critical need to focus on an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness. Campus target hardening is a three-pronged effort involving technology, personnel and education. While terrorism and isolated incidents are a real danger, a calm and measured assessment of the risk is required.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This program has been specifically revised to meet the needs of first responders, law enforcement, emergency services, security directors, risk managers, consultants, and security, safety & facility management personnel, in both Government and Private Industry, responsible for Threat Assessment, Risk Analysis and Physical & Operational Security Audits (POSA) for educational facilities.

This Securing Educational Facilities program is aimed at personnel in government as well as private industry who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of Ensuring Safety on Campus. Information and techniques relating to specific concerns will be discussed, while at the same time defining the strengths and limitations of available Security CounterMeasures. Certified Campus Safety Professionals (CCSP) should also benefit from this program.

Continuing Education Units (CEU):

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized units in qualified programs which allow the participant to document all non-credited work completed.  CEUs may be used as evidence of increased performance capabilities and for job advancement, and are recognized by many professional organizations and companies.

Certified  Protection Professional

(CPP)  Recertification:

Documentation of attendance at these programs may be submitted to the ASIS Professional Certification Board for consideration of recertification credit by qualified Certified Protection Professionals.

                         Principal Instructors

G. F. BRYANT, Jr., CMAS; is a member of the Electronic Crime Task Force with the Miami Division of the U.S. Secret Service. He has been granted a Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS) designation by the Anti-Terrorism Certification Board (ATAB) of the International Society of Anti-Terrorism Professionals and is Chairman of its International Standing Committee for Homeland Security. Mr. Bryant is an internationally recognized Physical & Operational Security Analyst, Contingency Planner and Educator with more than twenty-five years of combined experience in technical, physical & operational security, and investigation technologies. He founded Bryant & Associates to provide threat assessment, risk analysis and systems integration after serving several years as the primary technician for a governmental law enforcement agency. He teaches and consults internationally on state-of-the-art equipment, techniques, and operational procedures to managers, technicians and other security and risk management professionals in both government and private industry that include numerous Fortune 500 companies. The originator and developer of extensive technical and operational industrial security & life safety programs at the university level, Mr. Bryant is active in the design, application, installation and field maintenance of Integrated Facilities Protection Systems utilizing the Total Facilities Management approach. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences & exhibitions and his articles regularly appear in various security industry publications. Mr. Bryant has been a contributor to new product development projects for many international manufacturers.  

          Mr. Bryant has served as Chairperson of a Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International. He is a member of the South East Florida Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners (ACP) and served on Committee F-12 on Security Systems and Equipment of the American Society for Test and Material (ASTM). Mr. Bryant contributed to a monthly column on Systems Integration in Access Control & Security Systems Integration magazine and was the Technical Editor of International Corporate Security, a magazine published in the United Kingdom. He has been appointed to the technical advisory boards of Defense & Security Electronics, CCTV Applications & Technology, Access Control & Security Systems Integration, Security Technology & Design, and Southeast Asia Fire & Security magazines.

John E. Huffman, Sr., CHS-V, CMAS; is Director of Operations and Program Development at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He provides security assessments, training, and operational security for governments and corporations worldwide including critical infrastructure projects exceeding $40,000,000 in more than 20 countries. Mr. Huffman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, and is a Diplomat of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI), the world’s largest forensic membership association. He is Certified in Homeland Security at Level-V (CHS-V), the highest designation granted to Homeland Security professionals by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security.

          Mr. Huffman has extensive experience in law enforcement having served as a sworn deputy sheriff (reserve) since 1991. His duties and assignments include SWAT team operations, training, tactical operations planning, and technical support.

          Mr. Huffman’s prominent experience in Homeland Security has included the State Department’s, Armed Security Specialist-Defensive Services Program (Middle East and Asia), working with the special operations, intelligence, and law enforcement communities while operating in medium to high-risk environments. His expertise and training in diverse areas of the Homeland Security and protection fields, include operations planning, management, security audits, vulnerability & threat assessments, and implementations of programs for governments and Fortune 500 companies.

          Mr. Huffman contributes his time and expertise to help ensure the security of our Nation through participation in Certified in Homeland Security, Preparation & Response Teams (CHS-P&R Teams). CHS-P&R Teams are geographically based multidisciplinary teams of homeland security professionals dedicated to improving the preparation, prevention, and response capabilities of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, starting at the community level and expanding nationwide. Huffman has taken a leadership role in the CHS-P&R Team based in Tennessee, and is a CHS-P&R Division Team Leader for Division I: Security, Division III: Military, and Division X: Transportation.

          In addition to being a member of the Gerson Lehrman Group’s Security Council, Mr. Huffman is a member of several professional associations, including the Certified in Homeland Security (CHS) program, the International Association of Counter Terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP), the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the National Drug Interdiction Association (NDIA), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and the International Association of Protective Agents (IAPA).