Risk Management


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Columbia University Releases Annual Campus Safety and Fire Report

The publication details three years of crime statistics, emergency protocols, fire incidents and updated hazing transparency data.

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Safe and Sound Schools to Host Free Virtual BTAM Summit

Safe and Sound Schools will offer free asynchronous threat assessment training for K-12 leaders during Safe Schools Week this October.

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Utah Board of Higher Education Approves More Than 25 Campus Safety Recommendations

The systemwide plan addresses threat management, emergency response, facilities and post-incident communications.

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AUCSO Releases Campus Security Guidance for Martyn's Law

Higher education security association launches video and framework to help universities prepare for new UK terrorism legislation.

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Georgia Launches Behavioral Threat Assessment Model for Schools

Public and private K-12 schools can use the statewide framework to establish local procedures for evaluating concerning behavior and coordinating intervention.

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iSchool High Leader Named Texas Charter Principal of Year

Bradley Sharp earns statewide recognition from the Texas Public Charter Schools Association for excellence in early college program leadership.

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Why Static Floor Plans Are No Longer Enough

Dynamic digital indoor mapping platforms provide real-time situational awareness by replacing out-of-date paper plans with interactive building layouts accessible to all responders.

Santa Ana, California, USA - January 25, 2025: A Santa Ana police department cruiser stands watch outside of public Saddleback High School.

Coordinating with Local Law Enforcement

4 best practices before an emergency occurs help public schools streamline incident response and navigate the unknown with confidence.



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The Importance of Violence Risk Mitigation Plans

Risk assessments are static snapshots, but threat mitigation plans provide the active, ongoing interventions needed to prevent real-world violence.

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What K-12 Facilities Teams Should Audit Before Students Return

K-12 facilities teams should prioritize low-cost, high-impact audits of door latching, inside locking, and prop-removal procedures before school starts.

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