school safety

How Raptor's StudentSafe tackles behavioral threat assessment and student well-being

Raptor Technologies built its reputation on visitor management, but the company's expansion into student well-being reflects a deliberate response to what its school district customers were already asking for. The result is StudentSafe, a platform designed to support behavioral threat assessment, ca

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,…

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…

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…

Behavior Threat Assessment and Management in the Digital World

Schools must now assess threats across both physical and digital environments to protect students effectively

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

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

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

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

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

Why Hardwired Buttons Outperform Wearable Devices in School Safety

Physical panic buttons prove more reliable than wearable technology when schools need to respond instantly to threats

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

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

Bullying, Suicide, and Society The Unseen Crisis in K-12 Education

School bullying claims more young lives than media attention suggests, revealing a systemic crisis that extends far beyond headline-grabbing cases

Seeing Through the Smoke of School Safety Products

Schools are adopting mandated safety systems that lack real-world evidence of effectiveness in actual emergencies

Revisiting the Mesquite School Shooting: Debating Use of Force and De-escalation Tactics

Security leaders examine how law enforcement response protocols and tactical decisions shape outcomes in school safety incidents

Eradicating the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Security leaders reveal how proper school safety measures can interrupt the pathway pushing students toward the criminal justice system

Innovations in School Safety: Navigating Complex Challenges

Experienced security professionals reveal why schools struggle to implement effective safety solutions amid a growing flood of competing expertise

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

How Culture and Climate Shape School Security

Strong school cultures and positive climates prove foundational to preventing violence and breaches before security systems ever come into play

Empowering Youth to Recognize and Prevent Teen Dating Violence: A Guide for Safe Relationships on School Safety Today

School leaders are learning how to identify warning signs of unhealthy teen relationships and intervene before abuse escalates

Enhancing School Safety with Integrated Security Solutions

Strategic camera placement becomes the difference between reactive responses and preventing threats before they escalate in schools

Improving Emergency Response for School Safety

Real-time data integration between schools and first responders can shave critical seconds off emergency response times

Can A.I. Keep Us Safe Everywhere

Educators weigh whether AI-powered gun detection can prevent tragedy while respecting privacy concerns in schools

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Schools are uniquely positioned to identify at-risk youth and connect them with critical support resources before exploitation occurs

The Lifeline of Crisis Management: Effective Communication

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