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Do We Really Need More Hardware and Technology?

Posted by John Baker on May 21, 2019 9:19:07 AM

As I travel around our schools conducting safety and security assessments I believe it is fair to say that we are quickly getting to the point where every reasonable piece of hardware and technology we could access for school safety will have been installed.  The reality is we walk a fine line between security and community access and our society is not yet ready to make our schools look like maximum security prisons (and we shouldn't at this point in time). 

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Topics: School Safety

I'm Back

Posted by John Baker on Nov 28, 2018 2:20:22 PM

April 13th was my last blog prior to going out on medical leave.  It is hard to believe how the year has flown by while I was on leave, returning to work late summer and catching up this fall.  Now 2018 is almost over.  Thanks to the many of you who have asked about my health over these past months and expressed your best wishes and concerns.  I am recovering and finding my "new normal".  

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Topics: Safety and Security

When Disaster Strikes...Think About Business Continuity

Posted by John Baker on Apr 13, 2018 10:17:09 AM

   

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The Little Things Do Matter... Looking for Angry and Unplugged

Posted by John Baker on Mar 19, 2018 6:58:03 PM

While there is no single indicator or profile of a violent school intruder there are some common characteristics to be on the look out for.  One of them is the combination of both angry/agitated and unplugged or isolated.  

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STOP THE BLEED FOR SCHOOLS

Posted by John Baker on Mar 12, 2018 9:07:47 AM

In cooperation with Susquehanna EMS and East Hempfield Police Department  we are pleased to announce the STOP THE BLEED initiative is coming to Lancaster and Lebanon on April 7, 2018 at the IU13 Conference Center located at 1020 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, PA.  While we may not be able to stop all school violence (or serious accidents) we can train our staff and students to help save lives by stopping the severe bleeding related to weapons or serious injuries.

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Free Active Shooter Training Video for Schools

Posted by John Baker on Feb 21, 2018 10:18:52 AM

A few years ago IU13 partnered with the PA South Central Terrorism Task Force to produce a video on school active shooters. This partnership made this video available to all schools within the SCTT's region and thousands of staff and students have viewed it. If you have seen it before it might be a good time to review it again and for your new staff and students this is a great opportunity to see if for the first time. Here is the link to IU13's YouTube Channel where this video is housed.  VIDEO LINK

As always feel free to call or email if you have any questions or are interested in violent intruder training being offered by IU13.  This is John Baker for safetysolutions4schools.com

 

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Student Protests...A Teachable Moment About Civics

Posted by John Baker on Feb 20, 2018 9:19:24 AM

 

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911 or ChildLine?

Posted by John Baker on Jan 12, 2018 4:24:00 PM

 

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A Gift From Harrisburg- Updates to Chapter 10 Safe Schools

Posted by John Baker on Dec 20, 2017 9:17:18 AM

Right before the Holidays the Pennsylvania legislature enacted several noteworthy changes to Chapter 10 of the PA School Code specifically related to school safety.  Here are two highlights.  

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The Saving Power of the Reverse Evacuation...

Posted by John Baker on Nov 16, 2017 12:01:54 PM

 

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Topics: School Safety

Effective Safety Solutions

The IU13 Safety and Security team offers resources for affordable and practical solutions which have been created "by educators, for educators." Let us help you navigate the challenging waters of safety and security in your school, business, or civic organization.

Today, educators and administrators are being asked to do so much more than “just teach.” Safety and security management is one of many new hats educators are asked to wear.   - See more at: http://www.iu13.org/administrators/administrative-and-management-services/hr/safety/#sthash.ibVUiczC.dpuf

IU13’s SafetySolutions4Schools (SS4S) can help. We are a resource for affordable and practical solutions which have been created “by educators for educators.” Let us help you navigate the challenging waters of safety and security in your school.

We offer a wide range of services ranging from All Hazards Plan design to general safety and security consulting to an ever-growing of variety of training in key areas for your staff.   

- See more at: http://www.iu13.org/administrators/administrative-and-management-services/hr/safety/#sthash.ibVUiczC.dpuf

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