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 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...
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...
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