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 how his team approaches student behavior, mental health, and long-term well-being through a proactive lens. Emphasizing the importance of building trust, accountability, and individualized care, Fuller provides practical advice for managing student threats with compassion.

KEY POINTS:

• Empathy-driven threat assessment addresses root causes and prioritizes restorative practices.
• Building strong relationships with campus leaders and responding quickly are key to effective collaboration.
• Holding students accountable for their behavior is essential to building a restorative threat assessment process.

Our guest, Ray Fuller serves as the Coordinator of Threat Assessment and Safety at Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District in Texas. Driven by a deep commitment to student well-being, he emphasizes fostering support rather than focusing on punitive measures. Prior to this role, Ray was the principal of the Secondary DAEP campus, where he dedicated his efforts to implementing restorative practices. Ray has also been an assistant principal and teacher.