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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Threat Assessment vs. Threat Response: Bridging the Gap for Safer Schools
By Robert Jordan Posted on https://sitesafetynet.org/ Threat Assessment vs. Threat Response: Bridging the Gap for Safer Schools. Regarding school safety, understanding the difference between threat assessment and threat response can mean the difference between prevention and reaction. At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we’re committed to empowering our community with practical insights to stay ahead of potential risks. So, let’s […]
Wilmer-Hutchins High School Shooting: A Call for Stronger Safety Measures
By Robert Jordan Posted on https://sitesafetynet.org/ Wilmer-Hutchins High School Shooting: A Call for Stronger Safety Measures. On April 15, 2025, Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Southeast Dallas was shaken by a shooting that left four individuals injured, one seriously. This tragic event, occurring almost a year after a similar incident at the same school, underscores the urgent […]
🚨 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 […]
School Safety Doesn’t Begin at the School Gates—It Starts at Home
🎒 When Safety Starts at Home: Unsecured Gun Discharges in Virginia Third Grade Classroom By Robert Jordan, Founder, SITE|SAFETYNET℠ A wake-up call in Spotsylvania County, Virginia serves as another urgent reminder: school safety doesn’t begin at the school gates—it starts at home. This week, a third-grade student at Lee Hill Elementary School brought a loaded, […]
Bullying in the U.S.: A Deep Dive into the Numbers
Posted by Robert Jordan on February 27, 2025 Bullying in the U.S.: A Deep Dive into the Numbers Bullying isn’t just a playground problem—it’s a pervasive issue affecting kids across the United States, both in person and online. As someone who’s spent years advocating for safer environments through SiteSafetyNet.org, I’ve seen how bullying can disrupt […]
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 […]
Challenges and Implications for School Safety
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Texas House Bill 3 (HB 3) and School Security Funding: Challenges and Implications for School Safety Background on HB 3: A Legislative Mandate with Financial Gaps In response to increasing concerns about school safety, Texas enacted House Bill 3 nearly two years ago, mandating the presence of an armed […]
