For educational institutions, it may seem like there are never enough resources to cover all of the risks, incidents or areas of a campus. However, by partnering with police and other first responders, school security leaders can gain additional expertise, local risk updates and even force multipliers.
At the Ladue School District outside St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Jason Buckner fills multiple roles, serving as the district’s safety coordinator as well as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance. The district has eight schools with buildings in three municipalities, and finding partners for security among all three areas is challenging.