Bruce A. Canal

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About Bruce A. Canal

Well tested physical / information school security professional with global experience in security technology, physical security, risk management, incident management, and business continuity. A proven and adaptable leader specialized in K-12 / Higher Education security that can accomplish objectives through people. Excellent interpersonal skills with a sense of humor. My security experience is broad and extensive. After a law enforcement career, I consulted for Fortune companies and hundreds of school districts / universities. Later, employed by Fortune 500 companies and school districts, including the 8th largest school district in the United States, Orange County Public Schools in Orlando. I have worked as an integrator of security technology equipment and now, I act as the subject matter expert in K-12/Higher Ed for Genetec, Inc. the world's leading manufacturer of security software that acts as the backbone to IP security cameras, access control, license plate readers and open to all other IP security solutions devices/software. This five-fold combination has honed my skills and, coupled with my many years of school security experience have prepared me to be able to assist educators as they protect our kids! I am actively involved in three non-profit security groups: ASIS International, ZeroNow and Partner Alliance for Safer Schools. I serve as the board VP of ZeroNow, a member of the ASIS Foundation Scholarship Committee, and a member of the technology committed with Partner Alliance for Safer Schools - K-12. Specialties: Senior Management Professional / K-12 and Higher Ed School Security / Physical Security (Surveillance Cameras, Access Control, Analytics, Biometrics, Facial Recognition)/ Business Continuity / Crisis Management / Investigations / Analysis & Assessment / Leadership Development / Training / IT Security / Contract Negotiations / Market Share Development / Multi-site Operations / Strategic Thinker /