School safety software trusted by 60,000 K-12 campuses worldwide.
Raptor Technologies provides integrated school safety software used by more than 60,000 K-12 schools across 55 countries. Their platform covers visitor screening, volunteer management, emergency response, and student well-being case management. On MarketScale, Raptor shares expert perspectives on school security, campus operations, and the technology keeping students safe.
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Episodes
Understanding Raptor StudentSafe
In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff…
Going Slow to Go Fast in School Safety Leadership
In this episode of the Principles of Change podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with Tim Dykes, Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. The conversation highlights how strong relationships, student voice, and steady long-term leadership can help schools build environments where people feel…
Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…
Building Safer Schools Through Restorative Practices
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with D’Jon Pitchford, Assistant Principal at Kelly Lane Middle School in Pflugerville ISD, to explore what school safety really means. Pitchford reframes safety as more than physical security—emphasizing trust, restorative practices, campus culture,…
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…
Breaking Down the New National Behavioral Threat Assessment Report
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews guest expert Will Durgin to discuss the newly released Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Report from the National Threat Assessment Center and Homeland Security. They explore how this report differs from previous NTAC…
Inside SchoolSAFE: Takeaways from Education Leaders
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this special episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews several education and safety leaders live from the Raptor 2025 SchoolSAFE Conference. Rachael Freeman (Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD), Jason Overbay (Sarasota County Schools), Marti Neahring (West Aurora School District), Dr. Penny Schultz (Chesapeake City…
Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based Communities
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources. KEY POINTS: Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective…
Addressing Bullying Through Prevention and Connection
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Dr. Melissa Mariani to explore school bullying prevention strategies, highlighting whole-school approaches, early intervention, and the power of positive climate in creating safer learning environments. KEY POINTS: Bullying erodes both physical and emotional safety,…
Connecting in Crisis: How Schools and Crisis Text Line Support Student Wellbeing
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Jana French of Crisis Text Line about the essential role the organization plays in supporting mental health, especially among students during the back-to-school season. They explore how Crisis Text Line empowers individuals to define…
Safe Schools, Informed Staff: The Power of Seizure Training
In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso is joined by Allison Rone from Epilepsy Alliance Ohio and Tina Hegner from PublicSchoolWORKS to discuss the importance of epilepsy and seizure training for school staff. They explore how proper education, planning, and partnerships are vital to keeping students—and all…
Smart Safety: How Technology is Transforming School Event Security
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with TJ Markland, General Manager of Payments at Raptor Technologies, to discuss the often-overlooked safety challenges of school events—from daytime assemblies to Friday night football. As schools work to balance hospitality…
Restoring Safety: A Holistic Approach to Threat Assessment
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Ray Fuller about how threat assessment can be deeply rooted in empathy, structure, and restorative practices. Fuller shares his journey from educator to districtwide safety leader, offering a look into…
Improving Emergency Response Planning in Schools
School leaders reveal why outdated protocols fail during crises and what collaboration truly requires to protect students
Empowering Voices: The Role of Anonymous Reporting in Education
When students can report safety concerns without fear, schools unlock crucial information that protects entire communities
Behavior Threat Assessment and Management in the Digital World
Schools must now assess threats across both physical and digital environments to protect students effectively
Learning from Averted School Violence to Prevent Tragedies
Analyzing near-miss incidents reveals prevention patterns that can transform how schools protect students
The Power of Preparation: Lessons from a Critical Incident
How one school district's crisis response plan turned a dangerous situation into a controlled recovery
Being Prepared: The Role of School Crisis Teams
Effective crisis teams rely on trust and relationships built long before emergencies threaten student safety
The Role of Trusted Adults in Student Resilience and Wellbeing
Consistent relationships with caring adults create the foundation for students to overcome adversity and thrive
Shaping Successful Citizens: Destroying the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Student Success
A police chief shares how restorative practices and mental health support can redirect students away from the criminal justice system
Navigating Threat Assessment for Autistic Students
Educators learn how threat assessment protocols must account for autism spectrum differences to avoid misidentifying neurodivergent behaviors as safety risks
SROs in Action: Balancing Safety, Education, and Mentorship
School resource officers navigate the complex intersection of law enforcement, student guidance, and crisis prevention in today's educational environments
Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 2
A school district leader reveals the multifaceted strategies required to protect students beyond active threats
Reducing Risks and Improving Efficiency in School Payments
School districts can strengthen financial security and cut operational costs by consolidating fragmented payment systems into a single digital platform
Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1
District leaders share practical strategies for balancing security protocols with student and staff wellness during the back-to-school transition
Approaching Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Intent and Purpose
Schools gain meaningful safety outcomes when compliance becomes part of their culture rather than just another box to check
Strength in Unity: Enhancing School Safety Through Law Enforcement Collaboration
When school districts and law enforcement prioritize relationship-building, they uncover critical gaps that transform safety protocols
Protecting Youth: What’s on the Horizon for The “I Love U Guys” Foundation
New leadership at a school safety nonprofit reveals ambitious plans to train teachers and students in life-saving protocols
Proactive School Safety: Leveraging the Summer Months
Schools can use summer downtime to build stronger safety foundations before students return to campus
Continuous Improvement in Threat Assessment Practices
Schools that prioritize ongoing evaluation and refinement of threat assessment practices can better identify and prevent potential violence before it escalates
Supporting Staff Wellbeing
A school district's mental health coordinator reveals how prioritizing educator wellness directly strengthens safety and reduces burnout across campuses
School Violence Prevention and Response
Schools can detect warning signs early through vigilant communication, behavioral awareness, and community participation in prevention efforts
Understanding Threat Assessment
School leaders reveal how behavioral analysis transforms safety protocols and protects students from potential threats
Securing Our Schools: Threat Assessments, Access Control, and Analytics
Educational leaders are combining threat assessment protocols with intelligent access systems to create comprehensive safety ecosystems across campuses
Self-Injury Awareness Month
Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students
Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI
AI-powered systems are shifting school security from reactive response to predictive threat detection before incidents occur
Improving Emergency Response for School Safety
Real-time data integration between schools and first responders can shave critical seconds off emergency response times
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Schools are uniquely positioned to identify at-risk youth and connect them with critical support resources before exploitation occurs
Navigating Emergencies with Visual Alerts
Schools are discovering that visual emergency signals reach more people faster than audio alone, creating safer environments for all students and staff
How to Assist Students Experiencing Homelessness
School leaders can address systemic barriers affecting homeless students through coordinated support and clear identification protocols
Pt. 2: Proactive Student Wellbeing Through Early Intervention
Schools that identify struggling students early create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone
Pt. 1 Proactive Student Well-being Through Early Intervention
Schools can stop crises before they start by identifying at-risk students early through coordinated intervention efforts
Strengthening School-Parent Partnerships for Enhanced Safety
Parents emerge as critical safety advocates when schools create structured channels for meaningful collaboration
National Bullying Prevention Month: Hey Dude, Nice Shoes
A school safety expert reveals how kindness initiatives can transform bullying prevention from problem-spotting to solution-building
The Defensive Line & Student Suicide Prevention
One organization transforms defensive strategies into a comprehensive approach that's saving young lives from the nation's second leading cause of death
Enhancing School Communication & Reunification
When crisis strikes a school, a shared language between staff, students, and first responders can mean the difference between chaos and coordinated safety
Unlocking the Future: The Transformation of Private School Operations and Student Safety
The digital revolution is not just changing daily life; it’s reshaping the education landscape, particularly in private school operations and student safety. With the advent of the global pandemic, the urgency to adapt and innovate has become paramount. With their unique management structures and independent funding, private schools are navigating their own challenges. According…
Saving Young Lives: School’s Role In Youth Suicide Prevention
The rise in adolescent suicides is an alarming trend, gaining global attention in recent years. Youth and young adults ages 10-24 comprise 15% of suicide deaths in the United States and are the second leading cause of death amongst this age group. Amidst these grim statistics, the essential role of educational institutions in youth…
School Safety Today: PASS—The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) was created in 2013 on the heels of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) collaborated on the formation of PASS, a volunteer organization focused on providing school administrators, school boards, and public safety officials with a…
