Special Events & Continuing Education
Library Safety and Security
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Thursday, July 31, 2008 Wallingford Public Library (directions) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm This seminar will cover the following topics: •How to design/foster a safe, library environment •Understand and recognize common mental health issues •How to identify and distinguish between behaviors which are merely challenging, and those which may present a threat to library staff and library patrons. •Demonstrate techniques to de-escalate a situation •What to do in case of an emergency |
Agenda:
9:30 - Coffee and registration
10:00 - Welcome by Leslie Scherer, Director of Wallingford PL & Introduction of Panel Members
10:05 - Panel 1: Behavioral/Mental Health Professionals & Security Professionals - Moderator: Chris Bradley, Executive Director CLC
*Remi Kyek, Director of Residential Services, Mental Health Association of Connecticut
*Nic Scibelli, LCSW, Director of Adult Service, Wheeler Clinic
*Thomas Camilleri, President of USA Security and retired Lieutenant at the Hartford Police Department - “What to do in an emergency”
1:00 - Panel 2: Library Professionals and Security Professionals Moderator:TBD
Location: Wallingford Public Library*Daniel Richmond, Head of Facilities, Russell Library, Middletown
*Bernadette Baldino, Director, Easton Public Library
*Michael J. Daly, Chief Security & Investigations, Queens Borough Public Library
Registration required and ends: 7/31/2008 at 12:00 AM
Other Information: Fee - $15.00 (breakfast & lunch included)