Safety Strategies

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

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…

Laughter as a Service: How Comedy Can Power Trust, Teamwork, and Career Growth

Comedy might be the most underused business skill in your toolkit… In a world of back-to-back Zoom calls, Slack threads, and AI-generated everything, real human connection can start to feel like an afterthought. We’re moving faster than ever, but sometimes we’re listening less, reacting more, and missing the small moments that actually build trust. The…

National Campus Safety Month: What Every Student and Parent Should Know

September marks National Campus Safety Month, a timely reminder for students and parents to prioritize personal safety as a new school year begins. In this episode of Secured, Carrie Pasquarello, CEO of Global Secure Resources, highlights emerging risks on college campuses and the proactive steps that can help students stay safe and empowered. One of…

How the Use of K9’s Can Change the Culture & Climate on Campuses

Specially trained canine teams are reshaping how institutions balance security concerns with student and staff mental health support

Proactive School Safety: Leveraging the Summer Months

Schools can use summer downtime to build stronger safety foundations before students return to campus

School Violence Prevention and Response

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

Protecting Schools in 2024: Cybersecurity, Technology, and Readiness

Schools face mounting pressure to fortify both physical safety and digital defenses as threats evolve faster than institutional readiness

The Lifeline of Crisis Management: Effective Communication

Organizations that stay silent during crises pay a steeper price than those who communicate transparently with stakeholders

Arming Teachers: Navigating the Threats and Disadvantages

Rigorous training and tactical reality challenge assumptions about who can safely handle armed confrontations in schools

The Financial Puzzle of SRO Staffing and Training

Schools face mounting budget pressures while balancing the critical need for armed security personnel and comprehensive training programs

Early Intervention: Addressing Rising Behavior Issues in Schools

Experts debate whether arming teachers addresses root causes of behavioral escalation in schools or if prevention strategies offer better solutions

A Safer Tomorrow: Unifying School Security Approaches Across the Nation

Comprehensive school safety requires shifting focus from reactive law enforcement tactics to prevention-based security strategies