Extending Your School Safety Perimeter for Events, Sports, and Graduations

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About this Webinar

Extracurricular activities, once regarded as safe environments, now face increasing security challenges. Without effective planning and measures in place, these events become vulnerable to potential threats, jeopardizing the safety of students, staff and the community.

Watch and learn from this critical webinar on extending your school safety perimeter for events, sports, and graduations with Mike Matranga, CEO of M6 Global Defense and former Executive Director of Security and School Safety for Texas City Independent School District, as well as Commander Tim Hicks, Professional Standards Commander at Midlothian Police Department, TX

Together, they offer a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to help you fortify your extracurricular events against security risks.

Key Points Covered:

Establishing a Baseline Plan: The essential elements of a baseline security plan, including mandatory components and key stakeholders' roles for maximum impact.
Preparedness and Logistics: Insights into pre-event logistics, including meetings, establishing Areas of Responsibility (AORs), technology utilization, implementing mass casualty plans, and contingency measures.
Effective Communication Strategies: Strategies for seamless communication with both first responders and attendees during emergencies, ensuring swift and coordinated responses to potential threats.
Utilizing Technology for Security: The effective use of technology as a force multiplier, including AI surveillance cameras, communication systems, and screening/detection tools, to enhance security measures.

About the Presenters

Mike Matranga,

CEO,
M6 Global Defense

Before his current role, as CEO of M6 Global Defense Mike served as a protector to America’s family as a Special Agent in the Presidential Protection Division of the United States Secret Service. Where he protected the President and First Family of the United States worldwide, through the oversight of advanced security surveys and threat assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks. His work in the U.S. Secret Service also extended to making tactical decisions regarding the President of the United States, Vice President, First and Second Families, and numerous Foreign Heads of State, while working under the Special Operations Division as a Presidential Counter Assault Team Operator, Assistant Team Leader. Mike was also the Texas City Independent School District, executive director of security and school safety where he utilized technology and research-based tactics to provide support to K-12 administrators, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and other community stakeholders.

Commander Tim Hicks,

Professional Standards Commander,
Midlothian Police Department

Commander Tim Hicks is employed with the Midlothian Police Department in Texas. He has experience working and supervising in several divisions to include Patrol, Traffic, SROs, and, SWAT. He just recently transitioned to the Professional Standards Division after serving five years as the SRO Commander and Director of Safety/Security for Midlothian ISD. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Management from Liberty University, followed by a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from the same institution. Additionally, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy class #286.