by Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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...
by Avery McKenzie | Apr 26, 2024 | Security, Peace of Mind, Training
The role of School Resource Officers (SROs) has become more prevalent in recent years. According to a 2023 study, last year, there were 346 school shooting incidents across the country. With the rise of school shootings and intruder incidents, it is essential...
by Avery McKenzie | Apr 18, 2024 | Behavior Analysis, Reporting, Technology
We are excited to announce that the Behavior Analysis Reporting feature has been integrated into the Active Defender School Safety Platform, significantly amplifying our platform’s capabilities! According to a 2022 Education Week report, 44% of school...
by Avery McKenzie | Apr 15, 2024 | Security, Situational Awareness, Training
The Active Defender team took great care and consideration while judging the 2024 essay contest submissions, and we have determined our three winners! A big thank you to all the students who took the time to write and send in their perspectives, ideas, and...
by Avery McKenzie | Apr 11, 2024 | Security, Situational Awareness
According to a recent survey, 67% of educators and parents of K12 schools are more concerned about school safety now than they were five years ago. Understanding findings like this is essential for school administrators to create procedures to ensure a...
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