Denver School Safety Townhall

Join us for a crucial Town Hall event that focuses on School Safety & Security Measures in Denver Public Schools. This event provides an excellent opportunity for families, educators, and experts to come together for an informative discussion on enhancing school safety. With an esteemed lineup of speakers, we aim to gain insights, explore available capabilities, and collaboratively identify actionable steps to ensure the safety of our school community. Let's unite to understand, strategize, and reinforce the measures that play a pivotal role in protecting our schools.

Speakers:

1. Melissa Craven
   • School Security Executive Leader
   • Former Deputy Director of DPS Department of Climate and Safety
   • A physical security expert with over a decade of experience
   • Responsible for safeguarding over 200 facilities and 115,000 students and educators
   • Expected to provide insights into practical security measures and their implementation
2. Brandon Evans
   • President, Trident Security Systems
   • Owner and president of a leading Colorado security firm
   • Specializes in cameras, AI, access control, and alarms
   • Offers decades of experience in the security industry
   • Expected to share insights into cutting-edge security technologies and their role in school safety
3. Bryan St. Bernard
   • Director of Education Solutions, Zeroeyes
   • Part of an AI weapons detection platform developed by Navy SEALs
   • 20 years of law enforcement and security experience including critical infrastructure and executive protection.
   • Expected to discuss AI-based threat detection and its potential impact on schools
4. Steve Katsaros
   • Owner of metal detection technology
   • DPS parent and Co-founder of P-SAG (Parent Safety Advocacy Group) 
   • Demonstrating live equipment during the event
   • Sharing insights into advanced security technologies for threat detection
5. Paul Ballenger
   • Security Consultant, US Reserve Army & DPS School Board At Large Candidate
   • Brings over 20 years of leadership experience
   • Expertise in the security industry
   • Expected to provide a holistic perspective on school safety from a leadership standpoint

Expected Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding of Current Threat Landscape: Gain insights into the current security challenges faced by Denver Public Schools and the broader educational community.
2. Knowledge of Cutting-edge Technologies: Learn about the latest security technologies, including AI-based threat detection, access control, and surveillance systems.
3. Practical Implementation Strategies: Acquire actionable steps and strategies for implementing effective security measures in schools.
4. Collaborative Approach: Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow attendees, educators, and experts to collaboratively identify solutions and approaches for enhancing school safety.
5. Expert Insights: Benefit from the extensive experience and expertise of the speakers in the field of school safety, security, and law enforcement.
6. Live Equipment Demo: Witness live demonstrations of advanced security technologies, enhancing your understanding of their functionality and potential impact.

We will provide you with tangible call-to-actions to demand DPS provide adequate safety plans for all of our schools. 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a proactive dialogue aimed at making Denver Public Schools safer for our students, educators, and families. Your participation can contribute to the development of a more secure educational environment.

Yours sincerely, 

Paul Ballenger, Host of Denver School Safety Townhall