Emergency Exercises

Read: MSU Security Upgrades Implemented for New School Year

MSU Security Upgrades Implemented for New School Year

The upgrades were prompted by February’s active shooter incident that killed three MSU students.

Read: Biola University Conducts Full-Scale Active Shooter Exercise

Biola University Conducts Full-Scale Active Shooter Exercise

Biola University officers and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies participated in the active shooter exercise along with the local fire department, campus staff members, medical personnel, and students.

Read: 7 Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Tabletop Exercises

7 Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Tabletop Exercises

Tabletop exercises are not only cost effective, they also help build relationships, bolster executive buy-in for campus safety programs, and more.

Read: Opinion: Are Campus Police Impeding or Improving School Safety’s Progress?

Opinion: Are Campus Police Impeding or Improving School Safety’s Progress?

Relying solely on police to address school safety challenges is best explained by the old adage: “When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”

Read: As Classes Start, Schools Upgrade Security

As Classes Start, Schools Upgrade Security

Here’s a run-down of what some campuses, districts, cities, and states are doing to make schools more safe and secure.

Read: IS-800 D National Response Framework Exam Questions

IS-800 D National Response Framework Exam Questions

Learn about the National Response Framework and its guiding principles, and answer questions pulled from the actual course exam.

Read: 4 Steps to Developing an Effective Student/Parent Reunification Process

4 Steps to Developing an Effective Student/Parent Reunification Process

The right student/parent reunification process can help reduce trauma, as well as limit liability exposures after a school security incident.

Read: Reunification Realities: 7 Lessons Learned from a School Active Shooter Exercise

Reunification Realities: 7 Lessons Learned from a School Active Shooter Exercise

Here’s what one community learned about reuniting students with their parents after it conducted an active shooter exercise with first responders and community volunteers.

Read: Emergency Management’s Role When Campuses Respond to Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages

Emergency Management’s Role When Campuses Respond to Bomb Threats and Suspicious Packages

When there is a suspicious package or bomb threat, campus emergency management must address mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Read: School PA Systems: The Best Defense Against Active Shooters and Other Emergencies

School PA Systems: The Best Defense Against Active Shooters and Other Emergencies

Schools and colleges can save lives by adopting proven strategies to improve the effectiveness of their campus public address systems.

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