The Safety Circuit

The School Safety Specialists

The Safey Circuit is your source for learning about companies and non-profit organizations that are active in the school safety sector. Whether you are looking for new strategies or a new solution for a specific need, we deliver a deep dive into the people and technology that keep communities safe. There are two "Special Edition" series. One that reviews real incidents that may help rewrite our current prevention, response, & recovery plans. The other, titled "The Situation Room," are specific scenarios recorded to be tabletop exercises, as stand alone or embedded into a current training.

  1. 12/12/2025

    NCSSD Roundtable from 12-11-25

    The National Council of School Safety Directors held a roundtable where they discussed what was working to keep schools safe. They focused on moving from compliance to performance. This roundtable of experts from different school districts discussed various approaches to school safety including training, equipment, and testing systems. The main points were that school safety requires a shift from compliance to performance, a focus on integration of medical and security response, prioritizing staff training, and rigorous evaluation of systems. Visit https://www.ncssd.org for more information.

    14 min

  2. 07/16/2025

    Overview of the Digital4Good Social Media Emergency Plan

    The Digital4Good Social Media Emergency Plan template is a five step plan designed to help you respond to online threats effectively. The plan has five steps: Assessment, Preparation, Response, After-action, and Communication. It includes resources such as emergency contacts, social media guidelines, and lists of commonly used apps with safety considerations. The plan emphasizes the importance of open communication and proactive understanding of the constantly evolving digital landscape. The link to the full Emergency Plan Template is in the link below: Digital4Good Social Media Emergency Plan

    24 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    An Oveview of Digital4Good

    Digital4Good is an organization that focuses on building skills and promoting responsible digital citizenship among students. It also empowers young people to be part of the solution and fosters a positive school climate. By incorporating digital citizenship and youth empowerment into school safety strategies, we can create a more resilient and inherently safer community. Link to the the Digital4Good website.

    13 min

  4. 07/09/2025

    PASS K12 Whitepaper- Weapons Detection Systems

    The paper from the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools outlines the different types of technology used for detecting weapons, including physical detection systems, brandished weapon detection, gunshot detection, and X-ray detection. These technologies all have their own strengths and limitations, but when integrated into a larger safety framework, they can contribute to deterrence, detection, delay, and response in the event of an active shooter incident. Overall, they play a The paper discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations for weapons detection technology and the need for a multi-step approach to effectively detect and mitigate threats. To read the full paper, click the link below: PASS K12 Whitepaper- What is Weapons Detection?

    25 min

  5. 07/08/2025

    Overview of the Safer Building Coalition

    The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) is an organization focused on improving communication for first responders and building occupants during emergencies. SBC's mission revolves around three pillars: 911 calls and texts, mobile mass notifications, and first responder communications. They have several initiatives, including 911 inside, school safety, 911 location accuracy and indoor mapping, workforce development, and developing new. In this episode, the Safety Circuit podcast takes a deep dive into the critical issue of in-building communications for emergency response. They discuss the challenges of poor wireless signals in buildings and how this can have a direct impact on emergency response times.

    13 min

  6. 07/01/2025

    An Overview of Rescue in Color

    The Safety Circuit podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into the Rescue in Color Bleeding Control Kits, which are designed to provide individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to respond to bleeding emergencies. The kit is created by experts with a focus on intuition under stress, and it includes practical features like clear instructions and versatile tools. It is also compliant with state laws mandating bleeding control kits in schools, and users are protected by Good Samaritan laws. Check out their website at: Rescue in Color

    14 min

  7. 06/25/2025

    PASS K-12 White Paper Summary - Mobile Classrooms

    Mobile classrooms, also known as learning cottages or modulars, are an important part of schools but they bring unique challenges when it comes to safety and security. The Partnership Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS K12) has developed a white paper on how to turn mobile classrooms into secure learning spaces. This involves identifying vulnerabilities and implementing a layered security approach. To read the full White Paper click the link below: PASS K-12 White Paper

    16 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    The Violence Prevention Project

    The Violence Prevention Project (VPP) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research center that focuses on reducing violence through rigorous and accessible research. Founded by Dr. Gillian Peterson, a psychologist, and Dr. James Densely, a sociologist, VPP takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding violence. Their team and advisory board bring diverse backgrounds and real-world experience, which shapes their research and makes it applicable and relevant. VPP maintains databases, such as the US Mass Shootings and Shooters. The Violence Prevention Project Website

    14 min
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The Safey Circuit is your source for learning about companies and non-profit organizations that are active in the school safety sector. Whether you are looking for new strategies or a new solution for a specific need, we deliver a deep dive into the people and technology that keep communities safe. There are two "Special Edition" series. One that reviews real incidents that may help rewrite our current prevention, response, & recovery plans. The other, titled "The Situation Room," are specific scenarios recorded to be tabletop exercises, as stand alone or embedded into a current training.

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