School Safety & Security

  School safety is no longer simply a background issue—it is a critical operational imperative for every campus, including private schools. The tragic school-shooting events of recent years underscore that even institutions outside large public-district systems are vulnerable. With Texas moving forward on a voucher/education savings account (ESA) program that will send more students into

  Secure entrances, emergency response plans, and well-trained staff are foundational elements of a school safety strategy. However, schools need to go beyond traditional campus safety to provide a truly safe environment. To ensure safety and security measures are keeping pace with an expanding threat landscape, private schools need to shore up gaps in physical

  Cultivating a Culture of Preparedness in Schools In any school, the most crucial responsibility is ensuring the safety of students, staff, and the entire community. While academics are a priority, it is also essential to prepare for potential threats and disruptions. This isn’t just about responding to an incident; it’s about building a proactive

  Swatting, per the DHS website, is a malicious act that can involve placing false emergency calls to emergency responders, often reporting a (false) severe, ongoing crisis at a specific location. The goal of swatting is to provoke a significant law enforcement response, creating chaos and potentially resulting in violence. Swatting typically involves claims of

  On the morning of December 16, a shooter opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI. Police officers were dispatched to the school at 10:57 a.m. and entered the building, three minutes later, at 11. But despite the fast response, the shooting left two people dead and six injured. The tragedy

  Yes, this article is originally meant for private schools, but a lot of this information could also be pertinent to churches (both in the sanctuary and Sunday schools), businesses, office settings, manufacturing and other organizations. A 2025 report of school safety showed that over 50% of violent school incidents occurred outside the classroom. For this

Safety and values-based education go hand in hand at Christian schools across America. Charged with nurturing both the academic and spiritual growth of the next generation, this sacred responsibility requires creating secure environments—physical and digital—for students and staff to thrive. While physical safety is paramount in every educational setting, Christian schools face unique challenges in

  Much has changed in school safety over the last two decades. As someone who teaches active shooter training in schools, is the director of security and on the board of directors at a private Christian school, I have seen great improvement in school security. These changes reflect a heightened focus on safety and emergency

  When a school day begins, no one stops to think about the mechanics of security. The doors unlock, students file in, teachers greet their classes, and learning starts. But behind this seamless flow is a complex system designed to ensure that safety is never in question. This is the evolving world of modern access

  When enhancing a school’s physical security, the options and possible strategies can be overwhelming, ranging from surveillance and perimeter protection to emergency communication, visitor management, and access control. While these elements are interconnected, our focus here is on door locking systems. The ability to secure classroom doors during a security incident is a crucial