Secure the K–12 Campus Environment

Nov 06, 2023

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Campus Security Today, addresses campus security protocols and procedures. Nothing strikes home quicker and deeper than an active shooter on campus. Jensen’s guest today is Michael Garcia, who manages the K–12 school business vertical in the United States for physical access control solutions at HID®. Garcia also is deeply involved as a director at PASSK-12.org National School Safety Committee. Garcia was honored as one of the most influential people in security in 2022. This conversation will address leading campus security practices and best procedures to follow.

This episode is sponsored by HID.

Duration: 43:08


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