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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5 Key Perspectives to Consider When Implementing a No-Cell Phone Initiative in the Classroom
In a significant move to address the growing concerns over cell phone use in schools, Governor Sarah Sanders of Arkansas …
The Pathway to Safer Schools
As we embark on the new school year, it is time to start thinking about how we make our schools safer. Every year is an …
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4 Protocols That Schools and Communities Must Implement for Comprehensive Safety
Recently at an AMC theater in Creve Coeur, a young person caused quite a scare by shooting into a crowd with a toy gel b …
The #1 Obstacle to School Safety and Security
When it comes to school safety, there's many opinions about the most significant, most menacing obstacle. This is a conv …
How to Identify True School Safety Experts
The quest to identify genuine school safety experts is crucial in today's discussions, sparking significant attention an …
7 Strategies for a Successful School Safety Implementation
We've all been there – that familiar mistake at the all-you-can-eat buffet. It's tempting to load up on full-sized porti …
Prevention is Just a Part of A Successful School Safety Strategy
While we have talked ad nauseam about the four phases of emergency management and how we need to keep the balance in wha …
