by JimBoyte | Apr 4, 2023 | Situational Awareness, Peace of Mind, Reunification, Teacher, Training
Introduction In the realm of school safety, innovative technology has the potential to make a life-saving difference. One such technology is Active Defender’s teacher status reporting, which enables every teacher, including substitute teachers, to report their...
by JimBoyte | Mar 29, 2023 | Teacher, Peace of Mind, Training
Substitute teachers play a crucial role in the continuity of the learning process when a regular teacher is unable to be present in the classroom. They ensure that students continue to receive an education and maintain a sense of normalcy, even during unplanned events...
by JimBoyte | Mar 25, 2023 | Teacher, Peace of Mind, Security, Situational Awareness
As the debate over law enforcement in schools evolves, the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) in California has become a focal point. In 2018, CVUSD removed sheriff deputies from campuses, adopting a restorative justice model. This decision has raised...
by JimBoyte | Mar 24, 2023 | Threats, Hate
In 2022, the US witnessed a record-breaking 36% increase in antisemitic incidents, as reported by the ADL. This rise spans all major categories, including harassment, vandalism, and assaults. Notably, visibly Orthodox Jews were targeted in over half of the assault...
by JimBoyte | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
A recent incident at Clayton Middle School in North Carolina, where a 21-year-old man unintentionally brought a Glock 9mm handgun onto the premises while picking up his sisters, demonstrates the importance of effective security measures in schools. The school’s...
by JimBoyte | Mar 1, 2023 | Security
As a school administrator, you understand the importance of ensuring the safety of your staff and students. While you may already have a security system in place, it’s crucial to recognize that not all security systems are created equal. Here are seven reasons...
by JimBoyte | Feb 15, 2023 | Situational Awareness, Security, Threats
In the event of an emergency, knowing what happened and where it happened is critical information that can help save lives. It is not just the first responders that need to know the details of the threat, but everyone on the campus needs to be aware of the situation...
by JimBoyte | Feb 8, 2023 | Intuition, Threats, Training, Uncategorized
Something is not quite right. It is probably nothing, and I am really busy. Some learned to act on their intuition, and it saved the day. Moreover, in almost every case where there were tragic results, witnesses that survived testified that their intuition had warned...
by JimBoyte | Feb 3, 2023 | Security, Situational Awareness, Threats
What should a person do if they see a potential school threat on social media? If someone sees a potential school threat on social media, they should take it seriously and immediately report it to the authorities. This can include contacting the local police...
by JimBoyte | Jan 26, 2023 | Security, Situational Awareness, Threats
What are swatting threats? “Swatting” is a criminal harassment tactic where an individual makes a false report to emergency services, typically involving a serious crime such as a bomb threat, active shooter, or hostage situation. The goal of the...
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