Emergency Planning and De-Escalation

As community centers and safe spaces for your patrons, it is important to be well prepared for all security scenarios and situations.  

This workshop, presented by Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is designed to help assist you in developing plans and systems to prepare you and your staff for a variety of security issues from active shooter scenarios to de-escalating hostile situations.   It will review specific case scenarios with tips and tools on how to navigate through them in a safe and secure manner.  

There will be a Question & Answer session, please feel free to bring any questions you may have regarding your own experience or libraries for discussion.  

Presented by: Jordan Thomas 

A certificate for 2 Professional Development Hours (.2 CEU's) will be emailed after the workshop.

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.  

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.  is an awardee of the Department of Homeland Security SAFETY ACT Designation and Certification. 

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is established in the library community and has an understanding of library needs and structure through providing security services and support to New York City Public Library and locally to Comsewogue Memorial Public Library and Copiague Memorial Public Library.