School Safety Without Shortcuts
Schools face pressure to prepare for every possible crisis, from violence in the community to on-campus incidents. The r …
Why Unified Command Matters for School Safety
When an emergency strikes a school, the difference between confusion and control often comes down to preparation. In tod …
Should We Rethink "Shelter in Place"?
What School Leaders Need to Understand About Emergency Commands “Shelter in place” has become one of those phrases we th …
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The Hidden Imbalance in School Safety
Imagine a scale—the kind used to weigh gold. Precision is everything. Even the tiniest miscalibration can lead to massiv …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
