According to K-12 Dive, the 2022 calendar year broke the record for the most school shootings in over four decades and marked one of the most violent years for youth ages 12-17. As of December 20, there were 300 shooting incidents on school grounds. In 2023, there have already been 18 school shootings with injuries or deaths. For school officials, those numbers reinforce a need to prioritize safety planning, highlighting the reality that school-based violence can happen anywhere, in any school community. Nothing is 100%. . .

From Summer into Fall: Seasonal Security Checklist for Schools and Businesses
The end of summer brings a natural shift for both schools and businesses. Students head back to the classroom, employees settle in