Bruce Canal, CPP, has been in the school security environment for over 25 years, most of which as an end user. He is the Executive Lead for Education at Genetec and in this capacity he is responsible for developing and driving business strategy for the education vertical, driving brand awareness, cultivating partnership and end-user relationships. As a subject matter expert in education, he is involved in a broad range of education related initiatives. Mr. Canal is the former director of physical security for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, FL. Mr. Canal is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional and is an active member of the “School Safety and Security” community. Canal also sits on the ASIS Foundation Scholarship Committee. He is also a technology committee member of the Partnership Alliance for Safer Schools and sits on the boards of both Zero Now for higher education, and on the National Council for School Safety Directors, as well as an active member of the National School Resource Officers Association. Mr. Canal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.