By Stewart Gandolf, Chief Executive Officer It’s not your imagination. People really are ruder to each other these days.  The pandemic, economy, political unrest, war, and continued uncertainty have taken—and continue to take—a toll on people’s mental health. These all … read more

Written by: David Rourke, M.S. The use of de-escalation strategies has proven time and time again to be one of the most effective ways to keep the peace and prevent dangerous situations on campus from intensifying to the point where … read more

Written by: Elizabeth Sander, Claire Bryan, Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News (TNS) – On the afternoon of Dec. 1, the safety and security committee for Judson Independent School District held its quarterly meeting in a district office boardroom. A three-minute … read more

Written by: Amy Rock, Campus Safety Senior Editor Most Texas public schools reviewed this fall passed random inspections meant to detect whether an intruder could gain unauthorized access. According to the Texas School Safety Center Statewide Intruder Detection Audits report, … read more

Sandy Hook Reporting System Yields Immediate Triage 24/7 It seems almost inevitable that after a school shooting, we learn that there was information about the perpetrator that could have precipitated an intervention that might have changed the course of events. … read more

Written by: Robin Hattersley-Gray The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is warning hospitals that they must protect their employees and patients from violence that is increasingly happening at healthcare facilities. The memo, … read more

Written by: Justin Stawser, The Daily Item, Pa. December 6, 2022 (TNS) – Police chiefs and law enforcement officials from around the Valley stressed the importance of managing mental health for those tasked with enforcing the law. “Mental health for … read more

Written by: Kaitlin Seale Each day, 56 million primary and secondary school students head to classrooms to learn, engage with peers, and develop lifelong skills as they grow into adults. Keeping these students – and the educators and staff members … read more

December 15, 2022  Jackie Martin, The News Herald, Southgate, Mich (TNS) -When school safety procedures fail in a time of crisis, the news spreads far, wide, and fast. When a potential danger is averted, the message isn’t always delivered with … read more

Written by: Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant – December 14, 2022 (TNS) – On Dec. 14, 2012, 26 families huddled inside a firehouse in Newtown, holding onto their last fragments of hope that quickly drained from the cold, crowded space. All … read more