The FBI’s Active Shooter Reports: A Flawed Gold Standard?
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ The FBI’s Active Shooter Reports: A Flawed Gold Standard? Every year, the FBI releases its annual report on active shooter incidents in the United States. Touted as the authoritative source on such events, this report is often cited by policymakers, security professionals, and media outlets. However, a closer examination reveals […]
Texas Mother Charged for Aiding Planned School Attack: A Wake-Up Call for School Safety Stakeholders
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Texas Mother Charged for Aiding Planned School Attack: A Wake-Up Call for School Safety Stakeholders. A San Antonio mother is facing terrorism-related charges after allegedly supplying her son with tactical gear and ammunition used to plan a potential mass school attack. According to law enforcement, Ashley Pardo, 33, provided her […]
Every K-12 School Website Needs a Safety Page—Here’s Why
By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Every K-12 School Website Needs a Safety Page—Here’s Why. At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we’ve worked with schools across the country to strengthen safety and security—from real-time assessments to incident preparedness. One issue keeps surfacing again and again, and it’s time we say it clearly: every K-12 school in America needs a dedicated safety […]
Creating a Culture of Safety, Not Fear
By Robert Jordan Creating a Culture of Safety, Not Fear. At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we believe that safety is not just a measure of locked doors and cameras mounted—it reflects the values, relationships, and shared responsibility across an entire school community. Our real-time assessment tools are designed to do more than detect risk—they’re here to help shape a […]
Mental Health Training: A Critical Gap in Our Schools
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Mental Health Training: A Critical Gap in Our Schools. A recent national poll reveals a significant disconnect in school safety: while a vast majority of Americans recognize the importance of school staff in identifying student mental health issues, less than half believe staff are trained to do so. According to […]
Where Did It All Start? Understanding the Early Roots of Violence
By Robert Jordan Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Where Did It All Start? Understanding the Early Roots of Violence The Historical Roots of Violence Violence has been a persistent aspect of human history. Archaeological evidence indicates that acts of violence, such as cannibalism and warfare, were present among early human societies. For instance, skeletal remains from ancient hunter-gatherer […]
Targeted School Violence Is Preventable
By Robert Jordan Targeted School Violence Is Preventable 94% of students who planned attacks told someone beforehand. Early reporting saves lives. No profile predicts violence — but early action can prevent it. What Is a Threat Assessment Program? A proactive strategy to: Identify threats early. Assess the level of risk. Intervene with supportive actions. Threat […]
Two Students Killed Near Booker T. Washington High in Memphis
By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ “Enough Is Enough: Two Students Killed Near Booker T. Washington High in Memphis“. What should have been a typical Thursday afternoon turned into another tragic scene of violence in South Memphis — just steps away from a school. On Thursday, Memphis Police responded to gunfire near Booker T. Washington High School, around […]
SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Responds: Real School Safety Solutions vs. Armed Student Proposals
By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Responds: Real School Safety Solutions vs. Armed Student Proposals. On April 17, tragedy struck Florida State University (FSU) when a student, the stepson of a local sheriff’s deputy, opened fire on campus, killing two men and wounding six others. As the nation mourns the loss of Robert Morales, a beloved […]
Reflections from SAVIR 2025: Advancing School Safety Through Data and Collaboration
By Robert Jordan 🔍 Reflections from SAVIR 2025: Advancing School Safety Through Data and Collaboration. The 2025 Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) Annual Conference spotlighted urgent national priorities in injury prevention, violence reduction, and public health. With experts, researchers, and policymakers convening at The New York Academy of Medicine, the themes of […]
