Imagine the aftermath. It was another school shooting. The worst part is that lives were lost and amidst the chaos, you didn’t have a safety plan. Now, this sounds extreme, and it is, but it’s the reality of the world we live in. Could you have prevented this tragedy? This is why you should make…
Do you wonder about disasters that have happened and if they could’ve been prevented? Or, imagine what it was like if those disasters didn’t have to end in death? We have a plan to change that. It’s called preparing for emergencies, and here are steps to take in an emergency. Prepare Preparation is key. That…
School safety is multifaceted. There is not one single solution to creating a safe school environment. There are many pieces of the puzzle that must be placed to achieve a higher level of safety at school, the following are a few must haves when it comes to school safety. Mental health services for staff and…
These 5 ways to increase safety at your school are very timely after yet another school shooting. As staff and students who spend the majority of their week in a school building now is the time to increase school safety. Educators and the children we place in their care deserve to learn and grow without…
How to talk to your kids about school safety is an important part of keeping them safe. As parents we all want to protect our kids. If we could we would shield them from ever having to know about the potentially scary things they are at risk for. Unfortunately it is impossible to keep them…
Schools are places of learning that should also be places of safety. They hold the future of our society in the form of the young people who attend them. They need to be as safe as possible. That presents the question of who should be responsible for making sure these facilities are secure. Should schools…
You can never be too cautious when you’re planning for school security and emergency preparedness. It’s a major responsibility and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. No matter how safe you feel your facility is, there’s always value in having the support of trained professionals for taking a closer look. In that way, you get…
Establishing emergency assessment solutions for schools is an essential piece of creating a culture of safety for staff and students. Being proactive about recognizing threats before they become a tragedy is key. Alert Protection Services has the tools, technology and expertise to create solutions that save lives. An in-depth customized assessment of your organization can…
Sandy Hook. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Stoneman Douglas High School. These names are seared into our subconsciousness. They were supposed to be places of learning, friendship, and fun, not settings for darkness and death. But, tragically, such incidents have become all too common. Hardly a week goes by when the news doesn’t carry a report of…
Crisis software solutions are the technology systems that allow swift and effective communication when an emergency is occurring. Workplace emergencies are bound to happen. Whether a medical emergency, a weather emergency or an act of mass violence it is crucial that your organization has a safety plan. Having the most comprehensive and effective safety plan…