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Respond to threats with confidence

Limit the scope of harm by identifying a threat and respond as early as possible.

This can be accomplished using surveillance cameras running video analytics or audible sensors. Proactive threat detection with technology that works together is a key element of physical security.

Essentials:

Utilize early threat detection, including panic buttons, AI gun detection, and sensors that can automate communications with first responders, staff, and the safety team
Ensure communications and technology work together and can be automated once a threat is detected
Establish a clear chain of command with defined leadership, unified command

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Response Technology:

Emergency Notification Systems (ENS)
Security cameras
Weapons Detection
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- Visual Gun Detection
- Concealed Weapons Detection
- Gunshot Detection
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Interoperable communications systems
2-Way Radios
Mapping and situational awareness platforms
Panic buttons
Ballistic window film

Resources

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

A clear, common language for how schools respond during any emergency.

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National Council of School Safety Directors

A professional organization supporting school safety leaders through education and certification

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Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

A clear, common language for how schools respond during any emergency.

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Foundations of School Security Certificate Program

An essential nine-part online course for anyone responsible for school safety and security.

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Stop the Bleed Training

You can be trained to save a life through stopping the loss of blood.

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White Paper

Why every U.S. school district needs a School Safety Director

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Training Packages

Emergency operations plan development, including planning for functions, hazards and threats.

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EMI School Program

Courses supporting the implementation of NIMS as well as general courses aimed at building school emergency management capacity.

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Homeland Security Campus Resilience Program

Professional home for the field of student affairs.

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School Exercise Starter Kits

Self-conducted tabletop exercises tailored for schools and campuses.

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Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Presentation

"K-12 School Large Scale Family Reunification" presentation.

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CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages

Resources designed to assist stakeholders to address a variety of threat scenarios.

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School Emergency Response to Violence

Project SERV helps education-related services recover from a violent or traumatic event.

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Emergency Planning

Plan for emergencies and know how to respond.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Professional home for the field of student affairs.

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Safety Readiness Tool

Step-by-step survey that creates an action plan for school safety.

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Threat Assessment in Virginia

Assess behaviors & intervene with individuals who may pose a threat to campus safety.

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32NCSI Self-Assessment

Online safety assessment tool for colleges and universities.

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Stop Bullying

Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely.

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Readiness & Emergency Management (REMS)

Specialized emergency operations planning training package.

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Provides funding support for religious and nonprofit private schools.

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School Climate Survey

A positive school climate can prevent violence.

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P.A.S.S. Guidelines

Comprehensive guide to securing K-12 schools.

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Threat Assessment and Reporting

Identify & address threatening or concerning behaviors before they lead to violence.

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Grants Finder Tool

Helps find applicable funding opportunities to help keep schools and communities safe.

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Collective Impact Partners

ZeroNow partners listed below support its mission and uphold high ethical standards. But their inclusion does not endorse specific products or services; schools are encouraged to assess which solutions best fit their unique safety needs.

Response

Browse the ZeroNow Partner Directory.

Consider becoming a Partner

Omnilert

Alert everyone via text, voice, signs & desktops, plus automation.

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Axon

Body camera empowering officers with more support in the moment.

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Omnilert (Visual Gun Detection)

AI-powered visual gun detection software using your existing security cameras.

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Safe Haven Defense

Bullet-resistant film for windows.

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Eastern DataComm

Lockdown and Emergency Notification System.

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Evolv Technologies

AI-powered weapons detection and analytics

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Center for Applied Technologies for School Security

Promotes safe schools for all by advancing tech solutions to deter & mitigate violence

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CENTEGIX

Wearable safety technology provider.

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Secure Glass Pros, Inc.

Anchoring system for security filmed doors.

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Perimeter Security Solutions

Elite Barrier Systems.

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Tait Radio Communications

Unifying critical communications.

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Motorola Solutions

Helping teachers inspire and students thrive.

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