7 Steps for Organizational and School Violence Management

Violence in the workplace and school place is tragic and costs employers, employees, students and others heavily in terms of lost earnings and quality of life. This guidebook, written by a law enforcement professional and educator is an ideal, hands-on reference tool on the subject of violence and threatening behavior interdiction, prevention and management. This book includes bonus information on developing an organization drug awareness and testing program. This is not just a textbook on behavioral violence, this book outlines a valuable step-by-step violence and crime prevention plan. Seven-Steps is a must for any professional or personal library!

About the Authors:
Thomas N. Davidson served over 27 successful years as a law enforcement practitioner with the Indiana State Police Department. Mr. Davidson was a security planner for the Tenth Pan American Games held in Indianapolis, an advisor to the State Police Executive Staff, and is an experienced hostage/crisis negotiator. He served as the Department's commander of the hostage/crisis negotiator team units and is the author of Hostage Crisis Critical Incident Manual, a guide for police response to critical incidents. He is also the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Security ©, a guide book on home and personal security and safety. Mr. Davidson has training and experience in forensic science, explosive ordnance disposal and criminal investigation.

Mr. Davidson worked with the United Kingdom's London Metropolitan Police Department, as part of an exchange program, at the beginning of the Gulf War. Mr. Davidson is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Management. He is a member of the Indiana Bar. Mr. Davidson is an adjunct faculty member with Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indiana Wesleyan University, The University of Indianapolis and Concordia University. He is a certified police Master Instructor. Mr. Davidson is a practicing attorney and is the General Counsel for the Indiana State Teachers' Retirement Fund.