Stephen Balko serves as the Director of School Building Physical Security and Safety with the Indiana Department of Education. In this role Stephen oversees the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy, conducts school visits, and provides technical assistance on school safety and school safety planning for all schools in the state. Stephen also oversees Student Health Services and the State Attendance Officer duties. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of Indiana University Emergency Management and Continuity – Bloomington campus, where he worked with university and community partners to develop policy, strategy, plans, and capabilities across the scope of emergency management and continuity.  Stephen graduated from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.