School Security Leadership @SchoolSecLead
K-12 school safety news, insights, and resources. A publication of the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) schoolsecurityleadership.org Joined April 2026-
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A burst pipe at a Massachusetts high school forced students to relocate, requiring coordination across multiple departments. How aging school buildings can affect safety, operations, and emergency preparedness. #schoolsafety schoolsecurityleadership.org/beyond-mainten…
NCSSD has partnered with Ready, Set, Safe! to help advance proactive hazard awareness, safety assessments, and injury prevention in schools and communities. Learn more about the partnership and Ready, Set, Safe!’s work: schoolsecurityleadership.org/ncssd-announce…
NCSSD members shared how their districts responded when the #CatInTheHat trend reached their schools. One member also shared a #situationalawareness bulletin that other districts can learn from and adapt for future trends. schoolsecurityleadership.org/cat-in-the-hat…
92% operational. 8% emergency. New data from @singlewire shows how K-12 schools are using critical communication systems for more than emergencies. The report analyzed 19.5M notifications across ~16k schools. schoolsecurityleadership.org/new-data-shows… #SchoolSafety #EmergencyCommunications
Having an emergency plan is not the same as being ready to use it. Robin Shusko, Ed.D., CEM, police chief at @FrederickCC, shares practical ways schools can strengthen staff decision-making, role clarity, communication, and follow-through. schoolsecurityleadership.org/plans-inform-p…
A substitute teacher is accused of triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 Louisiana schools. Following the incident, NCSSD members shared how their districts manage #emergencyalert access, accidental activations, and more. schoolsecurityleadership.org/substitute-tea…
Better behavioral threat assessments start with better information. Chad Chaney, CTM, FCP, who works in threat management at @UnitedHealthGrp, shares practical strategies for better BTA interviews in K12 schools. shorturl.at/X8p4L #SchoolSafety #BehavioralThreatAssessment
Wearable panic buttons aren't just for active threats. At Limestone Community High School, @CENTEGIX_ CrisisAlert is also used for medical emergencies, behavioral incidents, student crises, and more. Here are 7 takeaways. schoolsecurityleadership.org/wearable-panic… #SchoolSafety #SchoolSecurity
📧 NEW August Community Bulletin: Our latest School Safety Community Bulletin provides up-to-date information on school safety news, events, and resources. Read the full edition➡️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHS…
What are NCSSD members saying about FoSSL? Hear from school safety leaders who have completed our Foundations of School Security Leadership certificate program. 🎓Scholarships include complimentary NCSSD membership + access to FoSSL. Learn more & apply: ncssd.org/ncssd-scholars…
School safety leaders have enough to keep up with. 📬 Subscribe to School Security Leadership, the official publication of NCSSD, for free and get our newsletter twice a month + access to subscriber-only content. Read the latest & subscribe: shorturl.at/1avvZ
A school safety leader asked the NCSSD community: How do you get staff buy-in for keeping classroom doors closed & locked? We brought their recommendations together with the research👇 schoolsecurityleadership.org/locked-classro… #schoolsafety #schoolsecurity #accesscontrol
Always great to see NCSSD members sharing their expertise. Two recent @SecInfoWatch articles feature insights from Guy Bliesner and @Ron_Self on #schoolsecurity fundamentals and the role of AI in K-12 safety. 🔗 Links below ⬇️ securityinfowatch.com/security-execu… securityinfowatch.com/school-securit…
Rural schools often face unique safety challenges but regional partnerships can help bridge resource and training gaps. schoolsecurityleadership.org/strengthening-… @WeldSheriff @FASTERColorado @COPublicSafety
NCSSD has released 2 free resources to help school safety leaders, policymakers, journalists, and other stakeholders evaluate the use of force-capable indoor #drones in K-12 schools. 📘 Full Resource: shorturl.at/7xoKS 📄Quick Reference Guide: shorturl.at/iY51y
The first School Security Leadership Roundup is here! We've compiled the past 2 weeks of school safety news, research, practitioner insights, and free resources into one update for K-12 school safety leaders. schoolsecurityleadership.org/drones-transpo… #schoolsafety #studentsafety #schoolsecurity
What do 346,000+ school #emergencyalerts reveal about everyday school safety? We spoke with @Rdsams45 about a new @CENTEGIX report and, more importantly, what it means for school safety leaders. shorturl.at/fWoJb #SchoolSafety #SchoolSecurity #StudentSafety
Cyberbullying tactics can include rumor spreading, encouraging self-harm or suicide, impersonation and deception, and video or photo sharing. Understanding these tactics can help educators and parents appropriately intervene: go.dhs.gov/5PW
According to a 2025 @thorn report, 1 in 17 people ages 13–20 reported being the target of AI-generated explicit images. #AI is creating new challenges for #K12schools that extend far beyond physical security. Learn more: schoolsecurityleadership.org/beyond-the-cla… #schoolsafety #studentsafety
What can school leaders learn from Cincinnati's approach to transportation safety? See how crash data and community input helped guide school transportation safety improvements. schoolsecurityleadership.org/using-data-and… @cincihealthdept @ODOT_Statewide @IamCPS @CityOfCincy #SchoolSafety
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