5 Strategies for Response That Can Help Prevent Tragedy
Everyone needs to be prepared for an emergency, especially those working in our schools. But what exactly are you prepar …
Breaking the Cycle: How Early Prevention Stops Violence Before It Starts
There is a reason FEMA started its guidelines with prevention and mitigation! This is the space we all want to be in. It …
The Key to Operationalizing your Emergency Operation Plans
We all have emergency plans designed to keep us safe while we are at school. That being said, having a plan to keep you …
Stop Waiting for the Bad Thing to Happen
Prevention, in the context of school safety, is the proactive process of identifying and mitigating a potential risk of …
6 Considerations for Ensuring Safety at School Sporting Events
Recently, I wrote about the importance of accounting for all the events your school has after the last bell has rung. We …
The 3 Categories of Grants for Schools
As we continue to explore funding opportunities for our school safety programs, we need to look at the pros and cons of …
The Essentials for Budgeting Time and Money for Your School Safety Program
Two of the biggest challenges related to school safety are time and money. The solution to both problems is setting prio …
6 Key Factors on Separating Emergency Communication and Mass Communications
During several recent requests for proposals (RFPs), we were invited to submit a response for a mass communication syste …
Banning All-Black Clothing: Addressing the Symptom, Not the Cause
The recent decision by a Texas middle school to ban all-black clothing, citing concerns about its association with depre …
The 2 Most Important Questions to Ask During Assessments
In the past several days, I have been asked to address several aspects of school safety and security and perceived short …
5 Assessments Every School Should Do to Evaluate Vulnerabilities
As schools across the country gear up for the new academic year, one crucial step in ensuring the safety and security of …
10 Responsibilities of a School Safety Director
We can’t discuss establishing a successful and sustainable school safety program without identifying the person responsi …
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