School Security

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

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…

Beyond Enforcement: The Evolving Role of School Resource Officers

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of School Safety and Security at Chesapeake Public Schools, to unpack the often-misunderstood role of School Resource Officers (SROs). The conversation highlights how effective SROs function not…

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…

Closing the Gap Between Lockdowns and Live Visibility

In this episode of Secured, Mike Monsive, CEO of ASAP Security, sits down once again with Idan Koren, CMO of Verkada, for a deep dive into how cloud-native technology is transforming school security across the U.S. with live visibility. With Verkada now protecting over 20 million students nationwide, Idan shares why the company’s integrated…

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…

Behavior Threat Assessment and Management in the Digital World

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

Enhancing School Cybersecurity and Network Management with Extreme Networks

K-12 districts protecting thousands of students discover that unified network visibility enables faster threat detection and prevention

Green Bay Schools: Elevating Connectivity with Extreme Networks

A Midwestern school district transforms learning by securing connectivity for 22,000 students and staff across campus and home environments

Beyond the Fence: Proactive Perimeter Security with Video Analytics

Real-time threat detection technology helps security teams stop intruders before they breach facility grounds

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

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

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 1

District leaders share practical strategies for balancing security protocols with student and staff wellness during the back-to-school transition

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

Challenges in Implementing School Safety Products

Schools struggle to balance technology investments with the human vigilance and integrated protocols that truly protect students

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

K-12 EdTech Leadership Needs a Bigger Seat at the Table to Overcome Cybersecurity, Staffing, Professional Development Challenges

Technology leaders in K-12 districts face mounting pressure from cybersecurity threats, talent shortages, and training gaps that demand greater organizational i

From Playground Adventures to Campus Safety: The Versatility of Two-Way Radios in Education

Schools strengthen emergency response and coordination by equipping staff with instant communication tools across campus grounds

Prioritizing School Safety: The Value of Two-Way Radios in School Administration

Instant communication devices prove essential for coordinating emergency response and daily operations across school campuses

School Safety Becomes Enhanced Through Effective Communication Systems

Reliable communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of coordinated emergency response on school campuses

School Violence Prevention and Response

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

Seeing Through the Smoke of School Safety Products

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

Enhancing Law Enforcement Training for K-12 Security Incidents

Schools need integrated safety strategies that go far beyond technology to truly protect students and staff

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

AI Revolution in School Safety: How Video Analytics Enhances Security and Peace of Mind

Advanced video analytics help under-resourced schools detect security threats faster and protect students more effectively