Mr. Stanley felt like rolling his eyes. The Superintendent had just told him that, in addition to his existing responsibilities, he would now have oversight of the security program. Would his new title be Director of Facilities and Operations... and Safety? He wondered if he could do it. He wondered where to begin.

The safety and wellbeing of students and staff, in every situation, every day is a top priority for school administrators and educators. To accomplish this, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive security plan in place. A security plan helps to mitigate risks, prevent threats, respond to emergencies and ultimately help keep people safe.