by Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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 Avery McKenzie | 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...
by Avery McKenzie | Mar 4, 2024 | Reunification, Situational Awareness, Training
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the Recovery Support feature has now been integrated into the Active Defender’s School Safety Platform, marking a significant enhancement to our platform! Having a reunification plan is crucial for schools in the...
by JimBoyte | Feb 22, 2024 | Behavior
Download a PDF of the above document for your campus. The Critical Role of Awareness in Combating “Gas Station Heroin” In the ever-evolving landscape of public health and safety within our educational institutions, a new and alarming threat has...
by JimBoyte | Feb 19, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
FROM Jan 1, 2024 till Feb 16, 2024: North Carolina appearing 15 times in our dataset. This is closely followed by both Tennessee and South Carolina, each with 9 times. Florida also shows a significant frequency, with about 7 appearances, while Texas appears 6 times....
by JimBoyte | Jan 31, 2024 | Training
Given the concerning rise in antisemitism and bullying, it’s urgent we address these issues. Consider an assembly on addressing hate crimes at your school. Leadership can inform and mobilize our school community to address this issue. This is vital to...
by Seth Powers | Jan 16, 2024 | News
Calling all students in grades 3-12! Active Defender, a leading advocate of school safety and provider of the world’s most advanced campus emergency alerting/communication platform, is proud to sponsor a student essay contest focused on “Making...
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