SSL Newsletter Everyday Hazards, Front Office Safety, and More: Oct. 1–15 Roundup Editor's Note School safety conversations often focus on threats, security technology, and emergency response. But some of the risks schools face are much more ordinary, involving classroom equipment, aging buildings, and other features of the environments students and staff use every day. Several of our latest articles examine
Industry Perspectives What School Security Assessments Reveal About Technology Gaps Guidepost Solutions' Jordan Ferrantelli shares lessons from assessing school security programs, including common system failures, overlooked risks, and what districts should consider before investing in new technology.
Contributed Perspectives Gate Safety at Schools: New Standards, Codes, and the Work Ahead New gate safety standards and building code changes are putting greater attention on how gates are installed, inspected, and maintained at schools.
Resources PASS Offers Free Digital Checklists for School Safety Assessments PASS has made its School Safety & Security Checklists available in a free digital format, helping school safety teams assess campuses, identify security gaps, track progress, and generate reports.