Where Did It All Start? Understanding the Early Roots of Violence
All through human history, violence has been present and necessary for survival. Humans are not alone; we see it in ever …
Threat Assessment vs. Threat Response
Why is there a disconnect between threat assessment and threat response? Are they two different things? Spoiler alert: t …
Preventing and Reducing Trauma
All of us would agree that it is better to prevent or mitigate trauma than it is to deal with it after the fact. For exa …
Navigating Funding for School Safety
There seems to be confusion around who is responsible for funding school safety. As we have mentioned many times, the tw …
Effective Crisis Communication Workflow for Managing Emergencies
As we continue our conversation regarding getting ahead of misinformation and disinformation, one must understand the in …
Getting Ahead of the Misinformation Curve
As we know, misinformation related to an emergency evolves rapidly. Getting ahead of it can be difficult, if not impossi …
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Exploring Less-than-Lethal Options in Crisis Situations
Over the past few weeks, some organizations have approached me to evaluate their Less-than-Lethal options. What are Less …
What If ICE Comes for Your Students?
I understand the topic of undocumented students in our schools is a political hot button, but it needs to be discussed. …
7 Essential Technology Enhancements to Improve School Bus Safety
In our last blog on bus safety, we outlined the key aspects of bus safety and explained why it’s important to rethink ho …
The Critical Role Bus Drivers Play in School Safety
When most people think of bus safety, the focus tends to be on the basics—ensuring good behavior, keeping buses in good …
Understanding Student Privacy and Its Impact on School Safety
I was inspired to write this blog after conversing with colleagues who were frustrated with the privacy surrounding stud …
No More Excuses: Leadership’s Role in Prioritizing School Safety
This month, the focus is on our ability to respond confidently and what that means. I am going to challenge our school b …
