Maine Department of Education Releases Two Security Reports

Maine DOE

The Maine DOE released a security report from Safe Havens International and PDT Architects.

The report by Safe Havens International is called 20 Simple Strategies to Safer and More Effective Schools.

Excerpts from the report can be found at http://www.maine.gov/doe/security/resources/maineschoolsecurityreportexcerpts.pdf.

Safe Havens International provided their services pro bono to the Maine DOEPat Hinckley, School Transportation and Facilities Administrator, said this about Mike Dorn, “Please offer my sincere appreciation to your team for all they have done.  I extend a special thank you to you for your professionalism, high quality work, and commitment to students.  We are all very grateful!”

Edged Weapon Rampage near Pittsburgh

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

A student reportedly went on a stabbing spree at Franklin Regional High School in Pennsylvania today.  Thus far, 20 people have been reported as injured, four seriously.  The suspect is in custody.

Edged weapon attacks, such as this, are actually more prevalent than Active Shooter Incidents, as outlined in the soon-to-be-released book Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters, being released by Barron’s Educational May 13, 2014.

Student raped at school, suspect charged as an adult

Lawrence, Indiana

A 16-year old male student at Lawrence-Central High School in Indianapolis was arrested and is being charged as an adult for the rape of a fellow student.

The suspect and and a female student were walking together in the gym after the male said his mother was picking him up.  He then forced the girl into a closed off hallway and allegedly raped her.

Officials said that the evidence, including video, supported the charges.