Classroom Killers? Hallway Hostages?

Kenneth S. Trump, M.P.A., is the President of National School Safety and Security Services, a Cleveland-based national firm specializing in school security and emergency preparedness training and consulting. He has over 25 years experience in the school safety profession and, has advised school and public safety officials from all 50 states and internationally. Ken served as a school safety officer, investigator, and youth gang unit supervisor for the Cleveland City Schools' safety division. He also served as a suburban Cleveland school security director and assistant gang task force director on a federal-funded anti-gang initiative.

PART ONE: FRAMING THE ISSUES From Paranoia to 'Politricks' and PR Campaigns America Responds to Tragedy Lessons Learned from School Crisis Incidents 'New Times, New Crimes' Shifts in School Security Threat Trends Early Warning Signs Fact, Fiction, or Fad? PART TWO: APPLYING THE LESSONS LEARNED Assessing and Managing Threats A Framework for Reducing Risks Security, Crisis Preparedness and Comprehensive Safe School Plans PART THREE: CRISIS PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT Crisis Preparedness Guidelines Process, Product and Preparation Issues Managing Crisis Incidents Preparing for the 'Post-Crisis Crisis' PART FOUR: STATE AND FEDERAL SUPPORT STRATEGIES Indiana An Example of Leadership in State and Local Preparedness Where Do We Go from Here?

"If you want to keep your students, your staff, and your school safe and secure, you need to read this book. Having experienced the unthinkable, the one thing I would urge all school leaders to do is get prepared. The key is awareness and readiness, and Ken Trump provides both." -- Randy Wright "Practical, cost-effective security strategies. A great reference book!" -- Chief John R. Fechko "The author places violence into a balanced context of day-to-day disciplinary concerns and school security programs. Those who work in schools (his target audience) will find the book easy to read and understand." -- George J. Okaty, CPP * Security Management Magazine * "An excellent resource for educators and educators-in-training. Readers will be thankful that Trump has provided such a timely resource." -- CHOICE Magazine * Volume 39, No. 2, October 2001 *