What School Safety Looks Like in 2022
Improving student safety engagement is a goal that’s best addressed from multiple angles.
Kathleen Ohlson
Posts by Kathleen Ohlson:
How Communication and Engagement Supports Mental, Behavioral Health and Public Safety
Millions of residents across the country struggle with mental health conditions and/or behavioral health issues every day.
Securing Soft Targets with the Help of Mass Notification Systems
Soft targets have open environments likely with multiple access points, encouraging people to come and go freely.
How Communication Helps State, Local Governments Prevent and Mitigate Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks against state and local government agencies and departments are increasingly common and becoming more sophisticated and severe. Learn how communication can help.
How Mass Notification Helps to Identify and Communicate with Your At-Risk Population
Notifying residents about a public health emergency. Evacuating them before a wildfire or a hurricane strikes. Initiating rescue efforts to a flooded neighborhood. Providing comfort to the community after an active assailant incident. Safeguarding community members is one of many priorities for emergency managers, 9-1-1 teams, first responders, public health personnel and local government officials.
How to Overcome Public Safety Challenges and Build Community Trust
Residents want to know what’s going on and what actions to take when an adverse event strikes, as well as stay updated. But it’s challenging for state and local agencies to get the information out to their communities.
COVID-19 Remains Top Safety Concern for Upcoming School Year
In-person learning has resumed in school districts across the country, but questions about the upcoming academic year are beginning to surface. What will school look like next year? What are the major safety concerns? What actions can be done to alleviate and resolve them?
Severe Weather Preparedness: How to Keep Your Community Safe When Seconds Matter
Severe weather events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms, wildfires and droughts, are wreaking havoc across every part of the U.S. How do you keep your community safe when seconds matter?
U.S Secret Service Analysis Shows Plots Against Schools Shared Ahead of Time
Studies show most students who plan school attacks exhibit observable concerning behavior and other early indicators of violence. Learn how school personnel can create and maintain a safe school environment that encourages students to speak up if they see students struggling.
