May the ICS Be With You: Harnessing the Power of Incident Command System and Unified Command in Emergencies
Okay, let’s talk about the large white elephant in the room! You know that thing everyone in the school safety business …
The Art of Crisis Management: A Closer Look at the Four Phases of Emergency Response
During the past several months, we have touched on the response and management cycles of emergencies a few times. In thi …
SWATTING: A Serious Threat to Our Schools and Communities
In our blog series, we try to explain the importance of working with your first responders. However, in this case, it is …
Bold as a Lion - The Power of Situational Awareness in Preserving Life
In previous editions of our blogs and podcasts, we talked about the need for you to be proficient in both critical think …
Don't Get Caught Off Guard: The Importance of Training and Testing Emergency Plans in K12 Schools
Last week we talked about setting up the necessary training schedule. We discussed the purpose of the training program, …
Developing Your School Safety Training Plan: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Training for a Shared Responsibility
Now that we have all of our policies, procedures, and EOPs (Emergency Operations Plans) in place, it’s time to start dev …
Equipping Ourselves to Walk the Walk
As we transition from the philosophical aspects of School Safety to the more practical and physical aspects, we need to …
5 Processes to Transform Failure into Success for Enhanced School Safety
As I walk along my safety journey, I have taught myself to look for inspiration and knowledge in almost every aspect of …
Vital Steps to Building a School Safety Legacy
Whenever we are embarking on a new adventure or journey, we think of the old proverb, “A Journey of a 1000 miles begins …
The Role and Evolution of Panic Buttons in School Safety
For the past nearly 39 years, I have been in the public safety sector: 34 years in law enforcement and the past 5 years …
When Seconds Count: Meeting Expectations for School Safety
When we are discussing school safety, we have to start from the position of what the expectations are. Then we have to c …
Courage Under Pressure: How to Conquer Anxiety and Take Action in Crisis
Just to recap the last couple of months of the CrisisGo School Safety Series, in January we discussed the importance of …
