by Avery McKenzie | Aug 20, 2024 | Security, Situational Awareness
In the 2022-2023 school year, gun-related incidents made up nearly 50% of violent events in schools, with 55 shootings reported on school campuses during or after school hours—an increase of 139% compared to 2018-2019. School safety is a critical concern for...
by Avery McKenzie | Jun 25, 2024 | Innovation, Security, Situational Awareness
The multitude of options when selecting a school safety platform can be overwhelming. Whether exploring ways to integrate with your existing infrastructure or searching for entirely new solutions, it’s crucial to understand what factors to consider when...
by Avery McKenzie | 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...
by Avery McKenzie | 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...
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 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...
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