Security within our schools is everyone’s responsibility. Administrators, staff, students, and parents must take an “all hands on deck” approach to make sure that the schools and everyone within its walls are safe.

Safety is a basic human need. We take safety measures with our children daily by ensuring they buckle their seatbelts, wear helmets and pads, learn to swim, and understand safe internet usage. These precautions seem like second nature when our children are with us. But what about when the safety...

How can we keep our children safe? This is undoubtedly the most frequently asked question of parents when it comes to sending our most precious assets to school. As we continue to hear of school violence in the news, parents are constantly trying to invest in and understand ways to protect their...

When you ask a child about his or her knowledge of police officers and their duties, chances are you will get a response along the lines of “they put bad people in jail” or “they write tickets.” These replies are based on what children hear from society as to who the police are and what they do....

My desire for a career in law enforcement began when I was 21, still in college, and completely green behind the ears. I started as an intern and went on to serve in both sworn and civilian capacities for three law enforcement departments. I now work for a company that performs security assessments...