Event Management

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…

How to Scale Events Without Losing the Wow Factor

In this episode of Secured, host Mike Monsive, CEO of ASAP Security, reconnects with Idan Koren, CMO of Verkada, for a conversation about what it really takes to scale events without losing their impact. Idan shares how his team manages nearly 500 events a year—ranging from intimate gatherings to Verkada One, the company’s flagship…

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…

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

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

Keeping the Beat: Justin’s Journey at Rentex

An operations leader finds rhythm both managing logistics and pursuing his passion for drumming off the clock

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

School Violence Prevention and Response

Schools can detect warning signs early through vigilant communication, behavioral awareness, and community participation in prevention efforts

Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI

AI-powered systems are shifting school security from reactive response to predictive threat detection before incidents occur

Breaking Stereotypes: The Geography of School Violence

Professionals exposed to society's worst incidents reveal how they process trauma and advocate for prevention over reactive response

When Organizations Invest in Preventative Security Measures, They Can Secure Liability Protections

Proactive security investments can reduce organizational risk while opening doors to significant insurance and legal advantages