Threat Management

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

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…

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…

Why Is Video Surveillance the First Frontier for AI in Security?

Video surveillance has long been the backbone of physical security, but with the integration of artificial intelligence, it’s becoming the first frontier for meaningful innovation. Chuck Wilson, Chairman of Technology, alliant; CEO Emeritus, National Systems Contractors Association, explains why AI is reshaping this space faster than any other. At the core of the shift is…

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…

Improving Emergency Response Planning in Schools

School leaders reveal why outdated protocols fail during crises and what collaboration truly requires to protect students

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

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

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

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

Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI

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

Securing School Campuses: Harnessing Innovative Technologies

Educational institutions are turning to visitor management systems and surveillance technology to create safer learning environments for students and staff

Pt. 2: Proactive Student Wellbeing Through Early Intervention

Schools that identify struggling students early create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone