by JimBoyte | 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 JimBoyte | 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 JimBoyte | 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 JimBoyte | 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...
by JimBoyte | Apr 4, 2024 | Conference, Situational Awareness, Training
Active Defender proudly announces its exclusive sponsorship of two premier school safety conferences this summer. The first is the highly anticipated North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA) Summer Administrators’ School Safety Conference,...
by JimBoyte | Apr 4, 2024 | Security, Training
Prom is an occasion that many young adults look forward to every year. While prom-goers are encouraged to have a fun evening, it is even more critical that they are safe. According to a 2016 survey from the American Automobile Association (AAA) Teen Survey, 31%...
by JimBoyte | Mar 29, 2024 | Security, Situational Awareness, Training
Regarding school security and red flag words, the situation can extend beyond the confines of school grounds. Understanding what red flag words mean and how to track and prepare staff proactively is imperative. Administrators, educators, and school IT departments can...
by JimBoyte | Mar 19, 2024 | Security, Training
In the wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it can be challenging to know what information is factual and what is fiction. Misinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading content, even if it is spread unintentionally. According to a recent survey, Only 61...
by JimBoyte | Mar 11, 2024 | Training, Classroom Culture
Recently, concerns over school safety have skyrocketed, with parents expressing heightened fears for their children’s well-being. Gallup’s latest survey reveals alarming statistics, indicating that 44% of adults fear for their children’s...
by JimBoyte | Mar 8, 2024 | News
Carthage, N.C., March 8th, 2024- Active Defender, a leading organization dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of students, is excited to announce its new partnership with the West Virginia Christian Education Association (WVCEA) as its official...
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