Student Safety Technology

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

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…

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…

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…

Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…

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…

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…

Empowering Voices: The Role of Anonymous Reporting in Education

When students can report safety concerns without fear, schools unlock crucial information that protects entire communities

Learning from Averted School Violence to Prevent Tragedies

Analyzing near-miss incidents reveals prevention patterns that can transform how schools protect students

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

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

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

Self-Injury Awareness Month

Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students

Navigating Emergencies with Visual Alerts

Schools are discovering that visual emergency signals reach more people faster than audio alone, creating safer environments for all students and staff

Strengthening School-Parent Partnerships for Enhanced Safety

Parents emerge as critical safety advocates when schools create structured channels for meaningful collaboration

National Bullying Prevention Month: Hey Dude, Nice Shoes

A school safety expert reveals how kindness initiatives can transform bullying prevention from problem-spotting to solution-building

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

Icom’s Five School Communication Safety Tips

Schools can strengthen safety protocols by implementing five critical communication practices across campus operations

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

Enhancing School Communication & Reunification

When crisis strikes a school, a shared language between staff, students, and first responders can mean the difference between chaos and coordinated safety

Why Are Schools Now Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks?

Educational institutions lag behind in security infrastructure while holding valuable student data, making them attractive targets for attackers