In March 2024, just before the one-year anniversary of the Covenant School shooting, a woman left a voicemail for Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville. She mentioned terrorist attacks and quoted a violent movie. Then said the school would “know exactly...
What is HB 33? Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Districts should consult with legal counsel or their regional ESC to ensure...
What is House Bill 33 (HB 33)? Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Districts should consult with legal counsel or their regional...
In January 2025, a 17-year-old boy in Greenock, Scotland, was arrested outside the Inverclyde Muslim Centre after police uncovered a months-long plan to carry out a mass attack. Inspired by...
Fires at churches, synagogues, and mosques happen more often than people realize. Many of them are not accidents. They’re arson. Between 1996 and 2015, more than half of all fires...
In the past few weeks, two churches faced armed threats. One stopped an active shooter. The other prevented a potential mass shooting before it started. Both situations could have ended...
Most schools and childcare centers manage safety in separate parts. There’s a tech policy, a fire drill plan, a visitor log, etc. But threats don’t show up that way. They...
In March 2024, just before the one-year anniversary of the Covenant School shooting, a woman left a voicemail for Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville. She mentioned terrorist attacks and quoted...
Most people think attacks are random. They’re not. Criminals pick who to rob, assault, or stalk...and they’re shockingly good at it. You get sized up in seconds. Your posture, your...
Most self-defense courses start at the wrong place...after the problem has already begun. Ours doesn’t. At Risk Strategy Group, we train one of the most overlooked but life-saving skills: how...
A lot of churches think calling 911 is their emergency plan. It’s not. And if the only time EMS sets foot on your property is during a real emergency, that’s...
When someone collapses in your sanctuary or suffers a stroke during worship, who helps first? And do they know what to do? Most churches haven’t defined roles or levels of...
Why Training Frequency Matters It doesn’t take long for life-saving skills to get rusty. Even well-trained medical volunteers lose sharpness if they’re not practicing regularly. CPR skills fade within six...
If Everyone’s in Charge, No One’s in Charge We see it all the time: A team full of “good guys” with no assigned roles Everyone watching the door, but no...
Hazmat Drills Are Still a Mystery for Most Schools Ask most school staff what to do during a hazmat drill, and you’ll get blank stares or a confused mix of...
Calling 911 Isn’t a Medical Plan If something goes wrong during a service, chest pain, choking, or a fall, your team’s first move can’t just be “call 911 and pray...
Reunification Is Still the Weakest Link Most schools have evacuation plans. Many have lockdown procedures. But very few have a working reunification process that holds up under real pressure. In...
The Terms Are Simple...The Execution Isn’t Most school staff can tell you the difference between a lockdown and a secure drill when asked in a meeting. But during real incidents,...
The Problem Isn’t the Paperwork Most schools have an Emergency Operations Plan. It checks the boxes. It has the right sections. It’s been reviewed by legal. Sometimes it even passes...
Whenever an armed civilian stops an active shooter, the story spreads fast. So do the doubts. People often ask: What if they shoot the wrong person? What if they get...
When someone opens fire in a public place, every second matters. While law enforcement plays a central role in response, it’s often armed civilians, those legally carrying, that are first...
When faced with an active threat, barricading can serve as a critical tactic to protect lives. By creating physical barriers between an attacker and potential victims, individuals gain valuable time...
Creating a secure perimeter is one of the most effective strategies for protecting schools against external threats. Fencing, when designed and implemented properly, acts as a vital first layer of...
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff requires a proactive approach. Conducting comprehensive risk assessments is the cornerstone of any effective school security plan. These evaluations identify vulnerabilities,...
Frequent alerts caused by recurring incidents—like the “bailout” situations near Uvalde CISD schools—can desensitize staff and compromise the effectiveness of emergency response protocols. Incorporating the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) into...
