Protecting Schools and Communities
Active Assailant Preparedness: Protecting Schools and Communities. In today’s world, the safety of students and staff is a top priority for schools. While no one likes to imagine the possibility of an active assailant event, preparation is essential to ensure the security and well-being of our schools. Recent data highlights the growing need for robust preparedness […]
Recent 2024 Survey Reveals Critical Insights on School Safety Challenges
Introduction: In 2024, a comprehensive survey involving 530 educators and administrators across the U.S. revealed crucial insights into the current state of school safety. This survey highlights educators’ and administrators’ challenges and perceptions in ensuring a safe educational environment for staff and students. Key Findings: Prevalence of Safety Concerns: During the 2022-23 school year, U.S. […]
Alarming Rise in Gun Violence at High School Football Games: Key Insights and Solutions
– Protecting Our Students – Alarming Rise in Gun Violence at High School Football Games: Key Insights and Solutions. Gun violence at high school football games is becoming an alarming trend across the United States, with incidents occurring almost weekly. As someone committed to school safety, I find this trend profoundly concerning and worth analyzing […]
A Tragic Incident at Franklin High School: The Importance of Mental Health and School Safety
– Protecting Our Students – A Tragic Incident at Franklin High School: The Importance of Mental Health and School Safety. The recent incident at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, has spotlighted the critical issues of mental health, school safety, and the role of security personnel in educational environments. As the founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠, a […]
A Tragic Event at Rice University: Reflecting on Campus Safety and Mental Health
-Protecting Our Students –A Tragic Event at Rice University: Reflecting on Campus Safety and Mental Health. The unfortunate incident involving Andrea Rodriguez Avila at Rice University has sent shockwaves through the campus and beyond, bringing to light critical issues surrounding campus safety and mental health. As a school safety advocate and founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠, this […]
Enhancing School Safety with 911Cellular: A Partnership for Proactive Protection
Enhancing School Safety with 911Cellular. A Partnership for Proactive Protection. As the founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠, I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of proactive and comprehensive safety measures in our schools. Today, I want to shift the focus to a vital partner in our mission to safeguard K-12 environments—911Cellular. This company is at the forefront of […]
Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth from Human Trafficking
-Protecting Our Students –Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth from Human Trafficking: A Comprehensive Guide for K-12 Schools. LGBTQ+ youth are among the most vulnerable populations, often facing significant challenges like homelessness and discrimination, which increase their risk of becoming victims of human trafficking. As educators and protectors, K-12 schools are vital in recognizing these risks and taking […]
School Threat Assessments: Navigating Common Pitfalls with SITE|SAFETYNET℠
-Protecting Our Students -School Threat Assessments: Navigating Common Pitfalls with SITE|SAFETYNET℠. As a K-12 administrator, you know that determining whether a student poses a threat is daunting yet crucial. At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we understand the challenges and pressures of conducting practical threat assessments in schools. This process often begins and ends with critical questions, revealing the complexities […]
Report on Texas School Safety Assessments: TxSSC and TEA “Sentinel” Systems.
Introduction Report on Texas School Safety Assessments: TxSSC and TEA “Sentinel” Systems. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) Safety Assessments and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) “Sentinel” system. It aims to clarify the distinctions between these two critical elements, explore their unique roles in Texas school safety, and […]
The Impact of the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: A Surge in Online Calls for Violence and Civil War
Introduction The day after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the internet experienced a significant spike in calls for violence and civil war, highlighting a disturbing trend of glorifying mass shooters and perpetrators of targeted violence. This surge, documented by Moonshot, a company monitoring domestic violent extremism (DVE) spaces online, reflects the alarming impact such […]
