In a recent blog post, I highlighted the critical role of badge I.D. panic buttons during the shooting at Apalachee High School. As a school security assessor, I often discuss the importance of panic buttons, also called duress alarms, with school staff. While badge I.D. panic buttons are a newer...

As a former law enforcement officer turned security specialist, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of securing entrances as the front line of defense. With experience in courthouses, schools, and government buildings, I recognize that a secure entrance is essential to ensuring the safety of...

Recently, there was another school shooting in Winder, Georgia, which increased fear in the school community. As the media reported on the incident at Apalachee High School, schools nationwide dealt with a wave of copycat shooting threats.

As asecurity assessor, I provide school systems with best practices and strategies to keep staff and students safe. I evaluate existing security measures, listen to staff and administration concerns, and focus on threat mitigation. The most consistent concern I hear is school shootings, which are...

In recent years, I have been privileged to conduct security assessments for multiple school districts. Part of my job includes physically inspecting security measures already in place. Physical security elements play a significant role in protecting our students against a wide range of threats,...