John Spillers, a well-known figure in Freer, Texas, is a dedicated champion of safety. With a career that spans 40 years in law enforcement, including 30 years in Freer and 20 years as the Chief of Police, he is a respected member of the community.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a 17-year-old student opened fire at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas ISD, injuring five students.
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Most school districts think they have a solid door check policy. They believe doors are being audited and monitored.
Every school district prioritizes safety, but when was the last time we stopped to consider what safety actually looks like on paper?
Panic bars exist for a reason: to provide a quick and safe exit in case of an emergency. However, we often see people ādogā these panic barsādisabling the locking mechanism to allow free access.
Ensuring school safety starts with something as fundamental as properly functioning exterior doors.
Quishing is a form of phishing attack that uses QR codes to deceive users. When a victim scans the code, it may lead them to harmful websites or prompt them for sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.
As educational institutions nationwide ramp up their investment in locks, secure vestibules, and visitor management systems, thereās a critical question that often goes unasked: What happens after these tools are installed?
When we talk about perimeter audits and school security, our minds often leap to preventing the worst-case scenariosātragedies like active-shooter incidents or external threats.
When it comes to tracking door failures/findings, pinpointing the root cause is crucial for making informed decisions and allocating resources effectively.
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