Electric Shock Gloves, Behavioral Threat Assessment Interviews, and More: August 16-31 Roundup
Catch up on the latest School Security Leadership articles, resources, practitioner insights, and updates from the second half of August.
Editor's Note
With the 2026-27 school year now underway, school safety leaders are putting plans, policies, and procedures into practice. Over the past two weeks, we've covered everything from new questions about safety technology and behavioral threat assessment interviews to emergency preparedness, school arrival and dismissal, and the roles and responsibilities of SROs and SSOs.
We've also added new research, updated several of our most popular resources, and published practical guidance school safety leaders can use throughout the school year.
Below are some of the biggest stories, resources, and updates you may have missed.
Thanks for reading, and here's to a safe and successful school year!
Amy Rock
Editor-in-Chief, School Security Leadership
Featured Coverage
Electric Shock Gloves in Schools Raise Questions About New Safety Technologies
The controversy over electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools raises questions about how districts and law enforcement review new safety technologies, tactics, and use-of-force tools.
⭐ Editor's Picks
Four standout stories from the past two weeks.
Behavioral Threat Assessment Interviews: Strategies for Gathering Better Information
Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, one practitioner shares what he has learned about conducting thoughtful, effective behavioral threat assessment interviews.
When School Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Get Pushback: What School Leaders Can Do
A practitioner discussion about pushback to new arrival and dismissal procedures offers practical strategies for explaining safety changes, addressing concerns, and improving implementation.
6-Year-Old Brings Loaded Gun on School Bus: 5 School Safety Takeaways
A loaded gun found on a school bus highlights important lessons about student reporting, staff preparedness, and firearm access.
SROs vs. SSOs: How Do Their Roles, Responsibilities, and Training Differ?
School resource officers (SROs) and school security officers (SSOs) share a common goal, but their roles, authority, and training can differ.
📌 More from SSL
More SSL articles and updates you may have missed.
- Milwaukee School Fire Prompts New Safety Procedures and Staff Training
- Meta Settlement Requires Social Media Limits for Teens During School Hours
- Survey: Educators Rank Positive School Culture as Top Professional Learning Priority
- Why Some Schools Are Banning Metal Water Bottles UPDATED
- Drones in Schools: What School Safety Leaders Are Saying UPDATED
🎤 Practitioner Insights
Lessons and perspectives from school safety professionals in the field.
Wearable Panic Buttons in Schools: 7 Lessons From One District's Experience
One Illinois district shares practical lessons from implementing wearable panic buttons, including staff training, emergency response, mapping, and everyday use.
How Limestone Community High School Implemented Wearable Panic Buttons
A closer look at how Limestone Community High School implemented wearable panic buttons and integrated the technology into its emergency response procedures.
📚 Tools & Resources
Practical guides, topic hubs, and resources to help strengthen school safety programs.
School Arrival and Dismissal Procedures: Talking Points for Addressing Pushback
Practical talking points school leaders can use to explain new arrival and dismissal procedures and respond to concerns from families and staff.
CPR Graduation Requirements: Does Your State Require Training?
See which states require CPR training before high school graduation and how requirements vary across the country.
How Schools Are Responding to Growing E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Concerns
States and school districts are expanding e-bike safety efforts with new laws, campus policies, rider training, registration requirements, and enforcement.
Topic Hub: Behavioral Threat Assessment in K-12 Schools
Explore articles, research, practitioner insights, best practices, and free resources on behavioral threat assessment and management in K-12 schools.
📰 Catch Up on School Safety
Catch up on the latest school safety news and the previous edition of the School Security Leadership Roundup.
School Safety News Digest: New Safety Tech, Threat Assessment, and Emergency Preparedness
As schools reopen for the 2026-27 school year, here's a roundup of recent news, research, policy developments, and emerging trends affecting K-12 school safety.
ICYMI
Locked Classroom Doors, Alyssa's Law, Cybersecurity, and More: August 1-15 Roundup
Catch up on School Security Leadership articles, resources, practitioner insights, and updates from the first half of August.
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