School Security Research: What the Latest Study Reveals About Public Support for Active Shooter Drills, Target Hardening, and Arming Teachers
A new peer-reviewed study shows public opinion is more nuanced than headlines suggest. The findings reinforce the need for evidence-based, developmentally appropriate school safety policies, transparent communication, and careful evaluation of trade-offs. When school violence captures national headlines, public pressure often drives calls for more visible school security measures. Active shooter drills, target hardening, and […]
How to do school safety drills while not colliding with COVID-19 safeguards
Quick takeaways: Many educators have yet to tackle how they will conduct school safety drills which conflict with COVID-19 social distancing and related best practices State department of education have yet to provide any guidance to school leaders for active shooter, lockdown, fire, tornado, and other drills State-mandated drill requirements have yet to be temporarily […]
School Security Drills Mandatory for New Jersey Schools
One monthly security drill and one fire drill will be mandatory for New Jersey schools effective November 1, 2010. This law was passed back in January of this year. The New Jersey Department of Education issued guidance July 14 according to the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. Schools must work with local emergency responders to […]