School Safety & Security Resources

Navigating the complexities of school safety requires access to the latest data, legal updates, and evidence-based practices. At Advance Security & Leadership, we curate high-impact resources from trusted national organizations and recognized experts. Whether you are a security director developing a new emergency operation plan (EOP) or a school administrator looking for trauma-informed drill facilitation tools, these resources serve as a foundation for building a culture of systematic safety.

tall cop - Jermaine Galloway

Website

Podcast

nasro

Website

NASRO logo with text and slogan about school-based policing
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lauren Trantham

Anti-Human Trafficking
Disruptors Org Website

Disrupting the Demand Organization:
Epik Project Website

A woman riding a motorcycle in an open desert landscape, wearing a white helmet and black clothing.

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) 

Website - Youth Arrest Rates

Seal of the U.S. Department of Justice with an eagle holding a shield, olive branch, and arrows

Texas school safety center  

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Critical Incident Review: Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School  

Report

Seal of the Department of Justice featuring an eagle holding a banner, with a shield and olive branch, surrounded by a blue ring with gold stars.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION

Protecting Kids Online

Website

Seal of the United States Department of Justice, featuring scales of justice, an eagle with a shield, and a banner with the department's name.

bernie james

School Safety Law Blog

Pepperdine School of Law Website - Articles, Books, Presentations

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national threat assessment center (ntac)

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Badge from the U.S. Secret Service with a star shape and the words U.S. SECRET SERVICE.

ode - school safety and emergency management

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Oregon Department of Education logo

international association of chiefs of police (iacp) - after action reviews  

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Logo of IACP featuring a globe and shield design

K12 School shooting database

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Line graph showing the number of incidents from 1970 to 2024. Data points marked for Columbia (1999), Sandy Hook (2012), Parkland (2018), Uvalde (2022), and Apalachic (2024). Incidents remain low and relatively stable until about 2015, then sharply increase, peaking in 2024.

iloveuguys 

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oem - oregon department of emergency management

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U.S. Department of Energy logo with the letters 'O, E, M' inside a circle

community oriented policing services (Cops)  

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Image displaying two logos for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, highlighting 30 years of partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recommend starting with the Secure School Tool and the Texas School Safety Center frameworks. These provide a prioritized roadmap for security improvement plans and baseline assessments.

  • The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation and our own Think-Move-Communicate workshops offer excellent resources for conducting drills and exercises that prioritize the psychological safety of students and staff.

  • The Shackleton Series is a unique leadership experiential inspired by the legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. It focuses on maintaining morale, unifying diverse teams, and leading through crisis. We blend historical lessons with modern neuroscience to help school leaders build a culture of resilience and extreme ownership.

  • The Security Locker is a secure, 24/7 internal web hub customized for your district. It eliminates "single points of failure" by centralizing emergency plans, site maps, checklists, and training videos in one searchable location. This ensures that every staff member and first responder has the right information at their fingertips during a crisis.

  • Yes. We provide comprehensive security screenings and vulnerability assessments that go beyond a simple "locks and lights" check. We analyze your entire security system—from visitor management to emergency operation plans (EOPs)—to identify gaps and provide a prioritized security improvement plan.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in exercise development, including tabletop exercises and full-scale community drills. We facilitate the entire process, fostering communication between schools and first responders to ensure that your response plans are not just written on paper, but are operational and rehearsed.