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The 2012 National Survey on Bullying conducted by the School Safety Advocacy Council is now posted and available at http://www.schoolsafety911.org.
The National Conference on Bullying slated for February 15-17, 2012 is on course to be the largest national bullying conference to date. With 2 months still remaining, attendence is 25% higher than in 2011 at the same time. Even the number of vendors has doubled and the exhibit hall is nearing a sellout. For more [...]
I’m honored to be in our Nation’s Capitol today for a very important discussion centering on the role of law enforcement in schools across the country. Other agencies involved in this discussion are the United States Dept of Justice, Education and Homeland Security and many more….. As I have posted before, there are those that [...]
The article below is a prime example of why school districts must train their non-sworn security personnel. In the current economic times, school districts are cutting what they consider “non-essential” programs such as safety personnel and programs as well as staff safety training. All districts must remember that any cuts in safety will only result in [...]
Please read the following article and be aware that SRO’s and school principals are under attack from certain groups using the guise of “School to Prison Pipeline”. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 13-year-old was handcuffed and hauled off to a juvenile detention for burping in class, according to a lawsuit filed against an Albuquerque school [...]
I read with great interest a report dated November 15th, 2011 by the Justice Policy Institute entitled “Education Under Arrest: The Case Against Police in Schools” I’m not sure how many School Based Officers are aware of this extremely misleading and factually inaccurate report, but I recommend that those in the school safety arena read [...]
The National Conference on Bullying is scheduled for February 15-17, 2011 at the Doubletree Resort at Seaworld in Orlando. Conference will feature keynote national experts, breakout workshops, exhibit hall and excellent networking receptions. We welcome our newest sponsor, Talk About it as they will host the “Talk About it” reception on Wednesday, February 15th from [...]
The School Safety Advocacy Council is a team of dedicated individuals who work closely with your agency, district and or organization to help you achieve the results you need. The School Safety Advocacy Council advocates public policy in legislative and regulatory arenas and works to promote safe and secure school and community environments. We have [...]
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