4 Tips on Understanding Swatting Hoaxes and How To Prevent Them

4 Tips on Understanding Swatting Hoaxes and How To Prevent Them

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...
North Texas School Safety Conference

North Texas School Safety Conference

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...
Shedding Light on Safety: Analyzing the Statistics of Gun-Related Incidents in Schools

Shedding Light on Safety: Analyzing the Statistics of Gun-Related Incidents in Schools

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...
3 Ways Teachers Can Safeguard Students in the Age of Social Media

3 Ways Teachers Can Safeguard Students in the Age of Social Media

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...
The Ultimate Graduation Safety Checklist

The Ultimate Graduation Safety Checklist

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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