When developing school safety plans, security leaders should consider the feelings of families and staff. A Motorola Solutions report from 1,000 K-12 parents and 1,000 K-12 educators across the United States. The research reveals the most pressing concerns for those closest to school safety and highlights their perceptions about emergency preparedness plans, communication practices, school safety technologies and training for teachers and students.
The data shows that 67% of both parents and teachers are much more concerned about school safety now than they were five years ago, even as 73% of parents and 80% of teachers are confident that their school’s emergency response plans are effective. When looking at schools, parents and teachers both rank school safety as a critical factor (66% for parents, 72% for teachers).