Policies & Procedures


Active Shooter

Let’s not have a repeat of the recent school shooting at Robb Elementary School

School administrators, public officials, and law enforcement need to act immediately to prevent the recent tragedy in Uvalde from happening again in our schools.

Enhanced Environmental Hygiene for K–12 Schools

Enhanced Environmental Hygiene for K–12 Schools

With so many students working together in close quarters, schools can be breeding grounds for infection. But as studies routinely show, simple interventions can substantially reduce absenteeism by providing a healthy, productive learning environment for students, teachers and staff.



How Technology Can Help Address Student Health Threats

When it comes to how to best protect students, it’s common that people focus on increasing building security and safety. However, people often don’t realize the very real threat of medical emergencies occurring in schools.

Student, 12, Faces Charges After Officer Knelt on Her Neck During Incident

Local news reported in March that a school officer from the Kenosha Unified School District in Kenosha, Wis., placed his knee on a 12-year-old student’s neck to restrain her during a fight in the school cafeteria. CNN reported last week that the student is now facing disorderly conduct charges related to the incident, according to her family lawyer.

Add a New Dimension to Ransomware Defenses in Education

Add a New Dimension to Ransomware Defenses in Education

It’s clear that ransomware attacks are on the rise, and education provides an attractive landscape for cyber thieves.

Evacuation Essentials: Proper Planning Prevents Panic

Evacuation Essentials: Proper Planning Prevents Panic

I have always subscribed to the motto, “Proper Planning Prevents Panic.” This is never more evident than during actual emergencies.

Seven Steps to Effective Emergency Communication and Response

Seven Steps to Effective Emergency Communication and Response

Despite the best efforts of K–12 leaders, violence can occur at any time and in any school setting. An effective crisis response and communications plan can mitigate the threat of injury or death during such an occurrence.

Administration Partnership

Administration Partnership

Keeping our nation’s college and university population safe and secure requires the partnership of college administrators, law enforcement and security professionals.

Navigating Emergency Response

Navigating Emergency Response

For schools around the United States, increased violent crime and active shooter situations have brought a sharp focus on safety, and polls show the growing fears among American parents.

GSU Launches Trustworthy AI Systems Graduate Certificate Program

Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga., recently launched a graduate certificate program in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems.

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