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FBI released their 2023 active shooter report. They report one active shooter in the K-12 space—the tragedy at Nashville’s Covington School shooting. To my knowledge there has been one ( Perry, Ia January, 2024) FBI-defined active shooter events in the K-12 space thus far in 2024.  These dramatic reductions have occurred because of the great work done in the space on BTA, anonymous reporting systems, physical security improvements, adding school safety directors and culture changes within K-12 and law enforcement.  With that said, additional work and continued improvement are needed to eliminate active shooters from the K-12 space. With that said, it is my belief a shift in how we discuss “school safety” needs to occur. The threat matrix facing K-12 is enormous, we need the attention, money, and conversation that worked for reducing active shooters in school to now include reducing the threat of community-based gun violence, increased aggression, overdoses, robberies, intruders, drug dealing, theft, and so much more. Edited: removed no active shooter event in 2024 after being reminded about the tragedy in Perry, Ia.

There’s no denying #socialmedia is a blessing and a curse in today's world. Unfortunately, many have taken it upon themselves to post alarming threats of gun violence at schools nationwide—a problem that’s only getting worse. The Gun Violence Research Center has recorded 13 shooting threats on social media since the start of September…and we’re only 11 days in. Now more than ever, it’s critical that #schools use layered measures to keep their buildings and communities safe because you never know when these threats may turn into action. One thing’s certain: We wouldn’t share these stats unless we had an effective plan to combat the gun violence epidemic. Our firearm detections, human verifications, and immediate notifications have resulted in dozens of arrests and other positive #lawenforcement outcomes. ❗Don’t waste another second…let’s tackle this problem head-on: https://lnkd.in/gSC3zMCX

There ya have it folks... The hook... The key to self-defense is being prepared and knowing how to protect yourself in case of an attack. Remember, while no tactic is foolproof, being aware of different strategies can help in dangerous situations. When faced with a potential assault, consider the following tips: - Use verbal strategies like speaking calmly or reasoning with your assailant to de-escalate the situation. - Engage in non-contact strategies such as claiming you have a sexually transmitted disease or creating a disturbance to attract attention. - If necessary, physically resist by targeting vulnerable areas on the assailant's body or using common objects for defense. Remember, your safety is paramount. Explore options like body alarms for attracting attention or firearms for self-protection, but ensure you are trained and licensed if choosing to carry a gun. Stay safe and be prepared to defend yourself effectively. #SelfDefense #SafetyTips #Preparedness

Much like a smoke alarm, ShotSpotter is a critical tool that helps mitigate harm by detecting gunfire and then alerting first responders with a precise location within 60 seconds. Just as smoke alarms don’t prevent fires—but do play a crucial role in limiting property damage and loss of life by ensuring a swift response— #ShotSpotter plays a similar role as it relates to gun violence. #savelives #publicsafety #criminaljustice Chicago Defender https://lnkd.in/gD-9DcdY

Albuquerque's Police Chief, Harold Medina, posted the following on X: "ShotSpotter @soundthinking_has helped us investigate and solve gun crimes. We are also using data to target locations where gunfire happens the most. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝟮𝟲% 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗕𝗤. 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟳% 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟯𝟮%. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟳𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭𝟬%." Utilizing data analytics, APD strategically targets high-incidence areas, creatively leveraging ShotSpotter and all its investigative aspects, to strive to improve the quality of life for the residents of Albuquerque. (Proudly reposting the great work of Albuquerque Police Department!)

5 Core Elements to Reduce Suicide by Firearm - Walk the Talk America kicks off national suicide prevention week with a live conversation about the 5 core elements needed to reduce negative outcomes from firearms.

Gun Violent incidents have increased to 18 incidents in the 2nd quarter compared to the 10 incidents recorded in the 1st quarter of 2024. This increase in gun incidents represents an increase by 80%. Read Full Report Here: https://bit.ly/4dEnNPl

The business case is clear- ShotSpotter alerts provide police and first responders the ability to get to the scenes of gunfire incidents faster and more accurately. And in doing so saving lives!

Why wait to hear about gun violence crime on the news? With our AI-driven technology, you can get immediate alerts on potential threats in your area. We use advanced technology to help people make smarter and safer decisions to stay safe from potential gun crimes in their areas. Send a note to: info@threatvigil.com #ThreatVigil #proactivesafety #realtimealerts #aialerts #safecommunities #crimeprevention #stayinformed #communitysafety #smartdecisions #gunviolenceawareness #techforgood #safetyfirst #peaceofmind

Suicide attempts with firearms aren’t the most common but they are the most lethal. Research shows that most people in suicidal crisis who don't have easy access to a lethal suicide method will not simply find another way to attempt suicide. Removing access to firearms and other lethal means allows time for both the moment of intense suicidal crisis to pass, and for someone to intervene with potentially lifesaving mental health support and resources. You can save a life by ensuring that firearms in your home are stored safely. Hiding is not enough. Safe storage means that guns are stored unloaded, locked, and with ammunition locked separately. No individual besides the person authorized to carry or control the firearm should have access to the key or the combination for the locking device. Find more resources on gun safety at: https://lnkd.in/gEmw7ybC #youmatterop Thrive Counseling Center Village of Oak Park