Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)’s Post

This spring I had a BLAST giving tech tips as an emcee at a staff safety briefing at Boston College. But they taught me more than I taught them. The program had three speakers who gave presentations about campus safety to the facility staff. Between 6am and 6pm, we did it three times: once for each shift. One speaker shared what to do in case of an active shooter on campus. I learned: 🚪 How to use a chair, zip tie, stacked furniture and more to secure a door. (put legs of the chair between door handles, zip tie the mechanical door hinge, stack furniture from one wall to the door so there's more to brace...) 👮♀ What to do when police come through an area where you are hiding/waiting. (Show them your empty hands, wait for instructions, don't get upset if they don't attend to victims while they are searching...) 🏃♂️ Don't confront the shooter at all or try to get them to see the logic. Run as far away as possible. But by far the most impactful lesson came from this video: https://lnkd.in/e2hmA-za Please watch it. No matter your politics, it has an amazing message.

In a crisis, chaos and panic can harm a victim's ability to think clearly and communicate effectively. In this video, Unity School Head of School Genevieve Hoppe explains how SOS Technologies’ ability to directly connect with emergency responders helps secure safety for students and staff. https://hubs.li/Q02TgwVy0

It is #InternetSafetyMonth and #Know2Protect is kicking off a new summer program — #DigitalBoundaries! Digital Boundaries aims to spread awareness about how to stay safe online and balance your on- and offline time. You can participate by scheduling a Project iGuardian or Childhood Smart program presentation for your organization. Learn more about online dangers and how to stay safe at https://lnkd.in/g2gddvkH.   #DHS #OnlineSafety #K2P

Found And Played This Trust And Safety Game On Stanford Internet Observatory - T&S Consortium... A Very Cool Way To Learn About Various Decision A T&S Team Would Probably Make, And Testing Oneself On Personal Decision One Would Make If On Such Team Try Your Hands On This Game Here https://lnkd.in/dfY6WaQ3 #trustandsafety #onlinesafety

Definitely recommend attending this webinar to see ZeroEyes capabilities!

Did you know that *knowledge* of school shootings and fatal school shootings are associated with annual increases of 7% and 14% in stress‐related emergency room visits per 1,000 people, respectively? Simply KNOWING about these incidents is harming people... And the costs—psychological, physical and financial—run far deeper than nearly anyone would expect. And when it comes to guns on campus—even when shots aren’t fired—there are serious trickle-down effects... Police responses...soft lockdowns...anxiety from students, faculty and staff...deteriorating trust with parents and community members.   It can also increase insurance rates, require additional guard staffing, or mean changing security measures.   Bottom line: There’s 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 a cost to guns on campus.     Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 2 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT for an urgent discussion about this rapidly growing problem…and what it costs YOUR school.     You’ll learn:   ▪️ The latest on threats, hoaxes, swatting, and guns on campus—why they’re increasing, and what they cost schools and communities. ▪️ The psychological, physical and financial toll…and what to expect if it happens at your school. ▪️ A customized breakdown of the cost of guns on your campus. Answer six questions and we create a tailored scenario model for you. ▪️ And ways you can help spot—and stop—guns at your school.   Join us for this crucial talk about what’s happening…and how to stand up and fight back using more than just words and activism (both important, but this battle demands more).    𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬. You may share the registration link. Click below to register...

I've successfully created my first functional prototype, capable of mowing the lawn. Through creative hacking, I've enhanced the electronics with innovative features, including: 1. Wireless control, enabling the robot to operate as an Access Point and server. 2. Over-the-air firmware updates, allowing for seamless wireless uploads. 3. Integration of various electronic components to optimize motor driver performance. I found a free very old mower (2000 model) and reverse engineered it. https://lnkd.in/g7MpzJC6

I can’t think of anything more important to do than make schools safer - Here’s my USGNN August Blog (1st of 3) on how to make Schools Safer.

Please join us for this webinar on school safety and security - should be a lively and informative discussion -

The Stop CSAM Act [S.1199] contains valuable elements to improve the safety of children online, but the newly created Section 2255A—which allows child victims to sue tech platforms civilly—does not fit its overall mission.🙅🏽 Learn why by heading to the link below to read our explainer🔗👇 https://lnkd.in/exhji-44