https://www.securitycameraking.com/securityinfo/outdoor-security-camera-systems-for-schools/ We see this scenario played out, time and time again -- an employer offers low wages, wanting to save money, but in turn, drives away the best and the brightest. It continues and at some point, the number of applicants begins to decrease. The end result may be that something terrible occurs [...]
Belton, TX -- Students spread the news around school about Marcus Wilson's birthday, and shortly after they surprised him by coming together to sing “Happy Birthday.” (Photo by Megan Vanselow) Happy birthday to Belton High School Security Officer Marcus Wilson. From the video produced by KWTX, it appears Wilson's presence and demeanor has [...]
Dustin Jeffery Hilsenbeck, 35, arrested for allegedly pulling a gun and issuing threats in front of an Oregon school. Excellent work by the security officer at La Salle Catholic College Preparatory for meeting the danger head-on and deterring a possible school massacre. And much respect to La Salle for employing a competent security [...]
Keanon Lowe took a chance and in this case, he was right. He neutralized the threat by disarming a student, but instead of taking him down and possibly using strikes or a submission hold to make sure the student was under control, he hugged him. It's probably not a stretch to say Lowe is a [...]
Much respect to the students at La Habra High School for their bravery and swift actions. Even with school resource officers on campus, the reality is that it's impossible for them to be everywhere all at once. As we have seen time and time again, regular, everyday citizens have to step up to protect themselves [...]
In the ever-evolving security industry, practitioners must change as well -- simply donning a badge and uniform and being told to "patrol" doesn't cut it anymore -- even more so if an individual wants to lead others. Here are a few reasons from the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) why pursuing a Certified [...]
In the wake of mass school shootings in the United States, we've reached a point where there is a need for armed security officers inside education facilities. In Florida, there seems to be some controversy brewing about how to train those officers. Here's the situation, according to Florida's WPTV: Aug 15, 2019 By: Matt Sczesny PALM [...]
Presented by CampusSafetyMagazine.com: Compassion fatigue is inevitable and very common for first responders and caregivers due to their repeated exposure to stressful events and trauma. Learning about the signs and symptoms will enable participants to increase awareness within themselves and or support colleagues who might be suffering in silence. Prevention and intervention strategies will be [...]
BY IMANI HARRIS, Chalkbeat.org A revolving door of security guards was creating an unstable environment in Detroit schools, prompting the district to make a big change in how it hires those tasked with ensuring the safety of schools. The Detroit school board approved a plan to begin phasing out its previous contract with Securitas, a privately [...]
Mugshot of Kristen Thompson, from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: Orange County NC May 25 2019 -- A North Carolina teacher was charged Tuesday with threatening to “shoot up” an elementary school where she had worked, authorities said. Kristen Thompson abruptly resigned Friday from Pathways Elementary School in [...]
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