6 Roles for School Safety Success
Over the past several months and even years, we have spoken extensively about how school safety is a shared responsibili …
5 Hazards That Can Cause Safety Concerns in Your Schools
Since we started this blog and podcast series, we have focused on “Active Shooter or Violence” incidents. Why are we so …
Why Silent Alerts Aren’t Always the Best
Imagine you’re a teacher in a school. It’s 10:37 a.m. and you’re in your usual routine of educating your middle school c …
Top Considerations for Engaging Parents in Your EOPs
In our last blog, we discussed including the parents in every part or phase of an emergency: Prevention/Mitigation, Prep …
What About the Parents?
In previous blogs we have discussed the need to communicate with your stakeholders, including your families, during an e …
Business Continuity Plans: Your Safety Net in Uncertain Times
In the ever-changing landscape of the business world, one thing remains constant: uncertainty. Whether it's a natural di …
Harnessing the Power of AI-Enabled Cameras: Enhancing Security and Efficiency
In an era where technological advancements are constantly shaping the world we live in, the integration of artificial in …
Emergency Planning is Risk Mitigation and Management
Change my mind: Many schools are doing everything they can to get in front of their emergency planning and preparedness. …
Leadership Unearthed: Surviving the Quake of Crisis
Every October, we begin to think about the “Great Shake Out” regardless of where we live. The reason for this is that ea …
Duty of Care: Are You Prepared for Any Threat to Your Business?
In the past, I have written about the lack of specific guidelines and mandates around emergencies within the workplace, …
Building Our Principals into Heroes, and Establishing Effective Teamwork
In several blogs, I have written about school incidents, who is in charge, the incident command system, and safety teams …
Answering the Question: “Who’s in Charge of This...?”
As we settle into the new school year, I typically ask schools to conduct their active threat drills: lockdowns based on …
