presented by Michael Dorn or Chris Dorn

Typical presentation time is one to three hours

This practical and fact based presentation is based on the presenter’s extensive research, formal training and two years of full-time state government homeland security experience.  This session will help dispel the alarmist disinformation so prevalent in our society regarding this emotional topic.  The session will provide practical antiterrorism actions steps to help schools and their public safety partners.   Based on the book that is the standard reference guide on the topic for universities as well as for state and federal government homeland security agencies, this session will help law enforcement agencies focus their prevention and response measures more effectively.

Intended audiences:

•     School administrators
•     School security officers
•     Public safety personnel involved with school safety
•     School board members and elected officials

“Innocent Targets – When Terrorism Comes to School brings clarity and reason to a topic few people see clearly – and most people don’t want to consider.  Michael and Chris Dorn have done the nation an important service.”

    Gavin De Becker
Captain L.A.P.D. (Retired). Best selling author of The Gift of Fear

Materials that go well with this presentation:

Innocent Targets: When Terrorism Comes to School (Book)

Secrets of the Weapons Violator Exposed (DVD)

Jane’s Safe Schools Planning Guide for All Hazards (out of stock)

Can be presented by Michael Dorn, Russell Bentley or Chris Dorn

Typical presentation time range is one hour to a full day

Originally developed by the presenter for the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference, and later as an advanced two day trainer for IACP, this session outlines the proven techniques that can be used to prevent the majority of campus weapons assaults while dispelling the common media myths relating to the topic.

Intended audiences:

•     School administrators
•     School mental health professionals
•     School security officers
•     Public safety personnel involved with school safety
•     School board members and elected officials

“It is clear that Michael Dorn is an expert in this field and through his experience and teaching, he will affect the lives of many students.  We have the opportunity to prevent the spreading of violence, an issue of growing concern here in Israel. I recommend his manuscript be translated into Hebrew and that Mr. Dorn be invited to Israel to lecture and teach.”

Howard Silverwater, Superintendent
Division of Identification and Forensic Science
National Police Headquarters
Jerusalem, Israel

Can be presented by Michael Dorn

Typical presentation time range from two to four hours

This session emphasizes the importance of implementing a research based bullying prevention program supplemented by efforts to create a warm, disciplined and caring environment where students and staff are truly connected.  The impact of the physical place, techniques to improve student supervision and other practical action steps will be covered.

Intended audiences:

•     School administrators
•     Teachers
•     School support staff
•     School mental health professionals
•     School nurses
•     School security officers
•     Public safety personnel involved with school safety
•     School board members and elected officials

“WOW! Today was like a shot in the arm of motivation to take action against bullying.  Thank you for the tremendous job you are doing.”

    Sheila Gibbs
Fairview, North Carolina