The SHUSH Act: A Threat to Public Safety and Transparency
By Robert Jordan | Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ The SHUSH Act: A Threat to Public Safety and Transparency Introducing the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act in Congress has raised significant concerns among public safety advocates. This legislation aims to remove suppressors—commonly known as silencers—from the regulatory oversight of the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
🚨 5 Myths About Panic Buttons—and Why Prevention Is the Real School Safety Solution
By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ 🚨 5 Myths About Panic Buttons—and Why Prevention Is the Real School Safety Solution As school safety becomes increasingly urgent, many districts are rushing to install panic buttons in hopes of responding more quickly to emergencies. But here’s the hard truth: Panic buttons are reactive. By the time they’re pressed, […]
Drones in Schools: A New Approach to Active Shooter Prevention
By Robert Jordan Drones in Schools: A New Approach to Active Shooter Prevention. Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) in Texas is exploring an innovative solution to enhance school safety: drones designed to confront active shooters. This cutting-edge technology, developed by Austin-based startup Campus Guardian Angels, could redefine how schools prepare for worst-case scenarios. At a […]
🚨 What the Aspira High School Incident Reveals About School Safety
By Robert Jordan | Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ 🚨 What the Aspira High School Incident Reveals About School Safety. On April 10, a staff member at Aspira High School near Newark, DE, accidentally shot himself on campus. Thankfully, no students were harmed, and a quick emergency response helped contain the situation. Students were transported by bus to […]
Milwaukee Schools Ordered: SROs Must Be Deployed Now – What This Means for School Safety
By Robert Jordan Milwaukee Schools Ordered: SROs Must Be Deployed Now – What This Means for School Safety. As advocates for school safety, we at SITE|SAFETYNET℠ understand the complexities and challenges districts face in ensuring secure learning environments. A recent legal ruling in Milwaukee has brought the critical issue of School Resource Officers (SROs) back into […]
Grant Program for School Safety Assessments
Presented by Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ https://sitesafetynet.org/ Department of Justice (DOJ) Grant Program for School Safety Assessments H.R.3618 – Safer Schools Act of 2023 Introduction At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we are committed to creating safer learning environments through expert security assessments and tailored safety solutions. As a certified and vetted school safety consultant, we proudly support […]
If Every High School Had a Student Safety Committee, the U.S. Would Have Less School Violence
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ If Every High School Had a Student Safety Committee, the U.S. Would Have Less School Violence Introduction: The Urgent Need for Student Safety Committees In recent years, school violence has become an all-too-frequent headline. From bullying to tragic school shootings, the safety of students in educational environments is increasingly […]
