This Principal Could Teach You a Thing or Two About Security
Posted on Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Marie Waldrop is the principal of Irmo Middle School in Irmo, South Carolina. Besides being a lot nicer than the Middle School principal I remember, Marie is also the reserve deputy sheriff for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. You might say that having a law enforcement background gives her a unique perspective on security in the school system. She certainly knows where security fits into her school’s plan.
Recently, Ken Trump, a national security consultant for K-12 education, interviewed Marie on his blog www.schoolsecurityblog.com. Ken's interview with Marie gives some good food for thought about the importance of security and how it can support the organization in more ways than just locked doors and cameras. I recommend reading the article and watching the interview on Ken's YouTube Channel (embedded below for your convenience).
This brings up a great question: do you know what your principal or CEO thinks about security in your organization? Is it one of his or her highest priorities? If not, how can improved security help accomplish those goals?
Video courtesy of www.schoolsecurityblog.com.