As we reach the midpoint of summer break, it is easy to become complacent about school security. After all, students are not in the building. Why worry about school safety now?

Graduation ceremonies are moments of celebration, pride, and transition. They draw large crowds, generate emotional energy, and require complex logistics, all within a defined space and timeframe. As a school resource officer, I found high school graduations to be among my proudest moments,...

Evacuations are among the most critical emergency responses a school can conduct. While emergencies themselves may be uncommon, the need to clear a building quickly and safely can arise without warning. In those moments, every second matters.

When school officials hear the term "security assessment," they often picture someone checking doors, cameras, and alarm systems. Those things are very important. But if you ask an experienced school security assessor what they focus on most, the answer is usually the same: how well trained and...

Outdoor spaces are some of the busiest areas on a school campus. Playgrounds, fields, and courtyards support learning, social interaction, and physical activity — but they also come with unique security challenges.