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In the ever-evolving landscape of school security, Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., emphasizes the importance of innovative technologies and strategies to safeguard students, teachers, and staff. From visitor management systems to advanced surveillance technology, educational institutions are continuously seeking new ways to enhance security measures and respond effectively to potential threats. One […]

In recent years, with a significant uptick in school-related incidents, the conversation surrounding safety protocols within educational institutions has surged. Since Columbine, there have been 304 fatal school shootings. This trend demands a pivotal question: How are we equipping our students and educators to face these imminent threats, and is there a more effective […]

In this video presented by AVer, Adam Coughran, President at Safe Kids, Inc., discusses the importance of security cameras in classrooms, a topic often overlooked in favor of more public areas within schools. Coughran highlights that these cameras can serve as protective tools for teachers against false allegations, much like police body cameras. Furthermore, […]

In today’s rapidly changing educational environment, swift and efficient communication has never been more crucial. From active shooter scenarios to medical emergencies or even mundane issues like trespassing, the ability to relay information in real-time can significantly alter outcomes. While many contemporary schools boast cutting-edge tech, many older infrastructures lack foundational communication tools. Surprisingly, […]

Adam Coughran, President of @safekidsinc, breaks down why the White Houses $50M in grant funding is so essential for education and better learning outcomes. The latest in a string of funding efforts by the White House, it is hoped that students will have greater access to healthier and more locally sourced produce despite the pinch […]

The Texas Education Agency released its proposed safety standards for Texas schools this week following an investigation of the Uvalde shooting. The standards are meant to ensure a minimum level of safety on Texas school campuses. School safety expert Adam Coughran of Safe Kids Inc. checks in with his thoughts on the recommendations. Adam’s Thoughts: […]

Crisis communications include everything from the initial reports to the recovery. Secure and refurbished buildings are the first systems for maintaining safe schools. Schools can be a hub in the aftermath of natural disasters. As far as public safety, schools must consider a multi-layered approach to crisis communications. Adam Coughran refers to crisis communications as […]

The need for emergency management mass notification systems is not new. For centuries, humans have worked to alert one another of impending dangers. From bonfires to church bells to sirens the instinct to protect human life and property is strong. In 1963, the Kennedy Administration introduced the Emergency Broadcast System to the U.S. infrastructure […]

With every school shooting that occurs within the United States questions around security arise. How do we, as a society, protect our children when they are at school? How do we ensure that in an active shooter situation, they are safe? The June 2022 active shooter school events in Uvalde, Texas, and Duncanville, Texas raised […]

With two mass shootings in the news within days of each other, it is difficult to avoid the information about such violence. According to AP News, the devastation of the Uvalde, Texas, school attack killed 19 children and two teachers. Seventeen individuals were wounded before the gunman was taken down. This event is distressing, and […]

In school security news, governors in New Jersey, Texas, and Washington state recently signed legislation with specific active shooter drill parameters. “These states have taken a stance on what they believe should and should not be included in active shooter drills in schools,” said Adam Coughran. “While the language is a bit different, all these […]

The Sacramento, California mass shooting at the beginning of April 2022 left six people dead and a dozen others wounded. It’s not the first mass shooting this year, nor will it be the last. Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., knows the importance of keeping up to date on safety protocols and understanding existing […]

Key Insights: Parents potentially face criminal charges for their children’s behavior. Behavioral threat assessments are a valuable tool in creating safe schools. Schools and parents need to work together to identify and help children in crisis. School shootings have become increasingly common in the US. And after a brief reprieve from the horrifying nature of […]

Talking about some of the heavier aspects of school safety is not always a pleasant topic to discuss, but it is critical in today’s environment. People need to know how school districts approach educating and training students on maneuvering and, in worst-case scenarios, surviving violent school incidents. Adam Coughran, co-founder of Safer Kids, Inc., and […]

As the pandemic raged through our schools (and in some cities is still dictating public safety measures), the scope and definition of “school safety” expanded dramatically to account for remote learning’s impact on mental health, mask mandates and testing measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and cybersecurity initiatives with a sudden spike in 1:1 […]