Builders and Collectors: Two Mindsets, One Big Difference
Let’s talk about two kinds of people you’ll run into in this space—both in software and in leadership.
The Hidden Safety Gap You Probably Haven’t Noticed
Visitors. Contractors. Substitutes. Everyone gets alerts. Everyone can respond.
6 Ways to Navigate the Complexity of School Safety Terminology
There are many terms we use every day that we assume are universally understood. However, many of these words are deeply …
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Bridging the Gap Between Schools and Law Enforcement
There has been considerable discussion regarding what I will refer to as the gap(s) between our schools and law enforcem …
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 …
5 Truths About Panic Buttons
Ah, the good ol’ days. Back when scraped knees were battle scars, bike rides were freedom, and mom had an arsenal of cla …
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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 …
