New Ohio Funding Helps Schools Purchase Safety Software
With the recent rise in school violence across the country, Ohio has responded with increased funding to help K-12 schools prepare for and respond to safety concerns. “Having a safe
Author: Alejandro Gutierrez
Police Chief Shares 4 Strategies to Address School Violence
The drastic increase in school violence does not surprise Chief Frank Kitzerow, President of the National Association of School and Campus Police Chiefs. “We’ve been having
5 More Things Your School Visitor Management System Must Do (Part 2)
Listen to the blog (7 minutes) A first line of defense in keeping unwanted visitors out is knowing exactly who
5 Things Your School Visitor Management System Must Do (Part 1)
Listen to this blog (6 mins) Schools that rely on handwritten visitor logs or inaccurate visitor screenings put their students and
Are School Shootings Contagious?
On July 28, 2019, a school shooting occurred in Gilroy, California. Shortly after, two additional school shootings occurred one after another. One in El
K-12 Safety Drill Guidance for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
School safety drills can be challenging and sometimes even dangerous for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is because, according to the National Association
How to Empower Substitute Teachers to Keep Students Safe
Substitute teachers play an important role in our schools, yet they are often forgotten about during school emergency response planning and drills. As Dr. Jaclyn
Inclusive School Safety Planning: How to Build a Safer School for All
Safe and Sound Schools has released their latest program, Especially Safe. The program is designed to help safety planning teams to develop emergency operation plans that are
Experts Share How to Partner with Law Enforcement Before and During School Emergencies
Imagine you are a first responder, and you were just alerted of an emergency at a local elementary school. You
Schools Must Be Prepared as Student Violence and Fighting Increases
Before the school year started, K-12 safety experts warned that the isolation, trauma, and other hardships experienced during the pandemic can lead