by Gary Sigrist | Mar 29, 2023 | Gary's Blog
As we have seen throughout the United States, schools and First Responders are dealing with a high volume of swatting calls in their communities. These calls increase the risk of tragedies as law enforcement and parents rush to the scene, fearing the worst. Swatting...
by Gary Sigrist | Mar 10, 2023 | Gary's Blog, Gary's Clients
Be Prepared Demonstrating Competence, Building Confidence, and Closing the Loop. Utilizing an AAR to prepare for a future weather event is just as necessary as training for a less-likely active threat event. It is not always an Active Threat Event. In fact, it...
by Gary Sigrist | Mar 3, 2023 | Gary's Blog
I recently received a call from a parent wanting to know if she could be charged with trespassing because she stepped on to her child’s school bus. Her child was having an issue on the bus, so she waited at the bus stop to speak to the driver. After all of the...
by Gary Sigrist | Feb 16, 2023 | Gary In The News, Gary's Blog
A Deeper Connection School Culture and Increasing Rates of Bullying and Suicide This blog may contain details that are disturbing. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. During my...
by Gary Sigrist | Feb 3, 2023 | Gary's Blog
Let's Discuss The Student Role in School Safety In every school shooting where the shooter was a member of the school community, including Columbine, there were students who knew about their classmate’s plan to cause harm at school. Let’s work together to make...
by Gary Sigrist | Jan 20, 2023 | Back to School Safety Basics, Gary's Blog
School safety is not just Active Shooters. School personnel needs to be trained in all hazards. Security and Vulnerability Assessments (SVAs) can be used to identify both risks and best practices in a school. Once risks are identified, an abatement plan can be...
