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Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!Join us for an enlightening and engaging episode with Jason Stoddard, the Director of School Safety and Security at Charles County Public Schools. Jason delves into the critical need for certified school safety directors in every district, shedding light on the often overlooked yet essential professional core competencies required in this field. With a surprising lack of industry regulation, Jason passionately argues for mastering the fundamentals...

Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!In this conversation, we delve into the critical roles of prevention and mitigation in school safety. We reflect on a recent alarming incident where a student managed to bring a gun to school, despite existing security measures like metal detectors and clear backpack policies. This leads us to discuss the need for schools to not only prepare for emergencies but also actively measure and enhance the effectiveness of their preventative strategies.We...

Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!On this episode, we are joined by our guest Mike Rodgers, CEO of Critical Response Group and former military expert, as he discusses the critical role of digital maps in enhancing school safety and emergency responses. Learn how Mike used his battlefield skills to address the dire need for updated and accessible school floor plans. Explore the transformative benefits of digital maps, such as precise labeling, consistent orientation, and real-time ...

Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!We're diving deep into the root causes of bullying, stressing the critical need for new solutions to prevent it, and dissecting the unique safety challenges faced by both small and large schools. It's all about peeling back the layers and getting to the heart of these issues.In this episode, we also explore how crucial it is for schools and emergency services to team up. This collaboration is key to ramping up our safety measures. Plus, we shine a...

Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!Join Kelly and Ethan with special guest ZeroEyes, in a thought-provoking episode of Coffee with Kelly, where they explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and school safety. Discover how ZeroEyes is revolutionizing gun detection with AI, supplemented by human insight to ensure accuracy. The panel debates the critical balance between advanced security and privacy, delving into AI's role in early threat detection and the crucial need for human ve...

Share your thoughts and suggest future topics!In this episode we talk about one of the most controversial topics we’ve seen within the K12 space—arming teachers. In many states teachers have the option to carry a firearm, after meeting certain criteria and conditions, but does it make it right? Is arming teachers an effective deterrent to those who wish to inflict harm on our staff and students? Following a brand new format to the podcasts, Kelly and Ethan first talk about a recent event, tal...