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Substitute Teacher Accused of Triggering False Active Shooter Alerts at 5 Schools
Following the Louisiana incident, NCSSD members share how their districts manage emergency alert access and reduce the risk of false activations.
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Strengthening Rural School Safety: Lessons From Weld County
The supervisor of the Weld County Sheriff's Office School Resource Unit shares practical lessons for strengthening rural school safety.
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New NCSSD Resource Examines Force-Capable Indoor Drones in K-12 Schools
As force-capable drones gain attention in school safety discussions, this new NCSSD resource examines the operational, legal, funding, and policy questions school leaders and policymakers should consider before deployment.
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Affecting School Safety
AI is creating new school safety challenges while prompting districts to rethink policies, investigations, and governance. Here's what school safety leaders need to know.
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School Cell Phone Policy Toolkit: Sample Documents and Parent Letter
Download a free school cell phone policy toolkit featuring a real district's cell phone policy, student discipline matrix, and parent communication letter.
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Tips for Building a Stronger School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Grant Application
Learn how experienced school safety leaders approach the SVPP grant process and the practical strategies they use to strengthen grant applications while supporting long-term school safety planning.
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School Climate Survey Highlights Ongoing Safety Challenges for LGBTQ+ Students
Glisten's latest National School Climate Survey examines LGBTQ+ students' experiences with school safety, harassment, belonging, and the factors associated with more positive school climates.
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Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL): A Self-Paced Course for School Safety Leaders
Explore the Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL), NCSSD's self-paced online course for school safety professionals, and listen to free audio overviews.
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