by JimBoyte | Jul 17, 2024 | Teacher, Security, Training
In today’s educational environment, ensuring the safety and security of school campuses has never been more critical. School administrators and resource officers are pivotal in maintaining a secure learning environment. However, with the myriad of responsibilities...
by JimBoyte | Jul 16, 2024 | Classroom Culture, Teacher
Finding safe and healthy snacks for school can be challenging, especially with the increasing prevalence of food allergies and dietary restrictions. To help you navigate this, we’ve compiled a list of 12 delicious and school-safe snacks (plus 11 candies) that kids...
by JimBoyte | Jun 27, 2024 | News
Carthage, N.C., June 27, 2024 – Active Defender, a leading organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of students, is thrilled and honored to announce its new partnerships with the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS), the...
by JimBoyte | Jun 25, 2024 | Innovation, Security, Situational Awareness
The multitude of options when selecting a school safety platform can be overwhelming. Whether exploring ways to integrate with your existing infrastructure or searching for entirely new solutions, it’s crucial to understand what factors to consider when...
by JimBoyte | Jun 13, 2024 | Legislation
In today’s educational landscape, ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a paramount concern for school administrators. One critical piece of legislation that addresses this need is Alyssa’s Law. Named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of...
by JimBoyte | May 23, 2024 | Situational Awareness, Security
Swatting is the intentional and harmful act of falsely reporting a crime or emergency to provoke an aggressive response, often from a SWAT team, by law enforcement. The perpetrator aims to harass and intimidate the target by causing police or emergency personnel to...
by JimBoyte | May 17, 2024 | Conference, Behavior Analysis, Training
Secure Your Seat Active Defender is proud to sponsor and present at the upcoming North Texas School Safety Conference at Southwest Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 4, 2024. For only $75 per attendee, you’ll receive full access to an action-packed...
by JimBoyte | May 15, 2024 | Reporting, Behavior Analysis, Security
Updated as of May 15th, 2024 According to research conducted by the Gun Violence Archive, from 2014 to April 18, 2024, there have been 536 school shooting incidents in the United States. That is a staggering number to digest if you also take into account that the...
by JimBoyte | May 7, 2024 | Technology, Situational Awareness, Teacher
According to the U.S. Surgeon General 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health Advisory, up to 95% of young people aged 13-17 report using a social media platform, while nearly two-thirds of teenagers report using social media daily. We’ve outlined three...
by JimBoyte | May 2, 2024 | Security, Situational Awareness
Before graduation caps are thrown into the air and tickets are sent to excited friends and family of the graduating class, a lot of preparation goes into ensuring that the event is safe and fun for all attending. In 2022, Three high school graduation ceremonies...
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