Who We Are
Protecting Our Students, Inc. is a School Gun Safety Partner Coalition
Our goal is to decrease and ultimately eliminate active shootings in K-12 schools. Achieving this objective requires effort, but we are committed to implementing SITE|SAFETYNET℠, our mobile app for conducting “Risk Assessments and Annual Reassessments” in schools nationwide. It is not the only answer by any means, but rather, one innovation allowing schools to increase their security posture without creating a prison-like experience. New technology, including weapons detection, access control, video management systems, and social media monitoring, are essential tools but are not foolproof. Safety and Vulnerability Assessment and Annual Reassessment Technology are critical components of a school safety plan.
We Build partnerships with educational institutions and public and private consultants, including Certified School Safety Professionals, School Security & Crises Preparedness Specialists, Law Enforcement, and Government Agencies to apply our proprietary comprehensive evaluation process. Once each school is assessed, a network of certified security professionals can implement standardized emergency operating plans (EOP). The result? Schools nationwide become unified under a universal gun safety best practice EOP. And, because of our extensive network, these special safety measures can be applied to any school — no matter their funding or size.
Who We Are – Protecting Our Students, Inc.
Welcome to Protecting Our Students, Inc., a dedicated coalition of secondary educational members with over 80 years of combined experience safeguarding our children’s future. Our team comprises seasoned Terrorism Resource Officers and proud members of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), reflecting our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of students across the nation.
Since our inception in 2019, Protecting Our Students, Inc. has been at the forefront of the battle against school shootings, leveraging our expertise and passion to create safer educational environments for all. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every child deserves to learn in a space free from the fear of violence—a sanctuary where education and growth are the sole focuses.
A Commitment to Safety and Excellence
To School Administrators, Superintendents, School Boards, and Parents,
We understand the profound responsibility you bear in protecting the lives and futures of our students. The challenges are many, and the stakes could not be higher. Protecting Our Students, Inc. stands as your staunch ally in this complex landscape, offering expertise, resources, and unwavering support to enhance the safety protocols within your schools.
Our holistic approach combines advanced safety assessments, innovative technology solutions like SITE| SAFETYNET℠, and comprehensive training programs to address the multifaceted nature of school safety. We are driven by a vision where every educational institution is equipped to identify and mitigate threats preemptively, ensuring a nurturing environment for students to thrive.
Our Services and Solutions
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Advanced Safety Assessments: Our tools utilize the latest safety audit technology and are designed to provide detailed insights into your school’s security infrastructure, identify potential vulnerabilities, and offer actionable recommendations.
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Innovative Technology Solutions: With SITE| SAFETYNET℠, we provide schools and law enforcement with a robust platform for conducting regular safety audits, streamlining the process of ensuring a secure learning environment.
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Expert Training and Consultation: Our team of Terrorism Resource Officers and NASRO members bring their invaluable experience, offering tailored training sessions and consultations to empower your staff and security teams.
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Community Engagement Initiatives: Understanding the importance of community involvement, we facilitate programs designed to foster a collective commitment to safety, engaging parents, students, and local stakeholders in our efforts.
Join Us in Our Mission
The path to eliminating school shootings is challenging but not impossible. With Protecting Our Students, Inc. by your side, you have a partner dedicated to making this vision a reality. We invite you to join us in this critical mission for our children, their futures, and the communities that cherish them.
Together, we can transform our schools into bastions of safety and learning, where every student can pursue their dreams unencumbered by fear. Let’s take this journey together, building a legacy of safety, resilience, and hope for future generations.
Please contact us for more information on how we can support your school or to schedule a consultation. Your commitment to safety is the first step towards a brighter, more secure future for our students.
Protecting Our Students, Inc. – Together, we can make a difference.
The Problem
Gun safety in our K-12 schools has been disorganized, decentralized, and inefficient and consists of various methods and approaches, ranging from adequate to ineffective. There is no accepted universal process for auditing a school facility for security vulnerability and no universal certification program.
The Solution
We created a software app, SITE|SAFETYNET℠, an advanced digital-age technological school safety and vulnerability assessment tool that gives schools the means and resources they need to protect their students and create a safe learning environment. Our focus is on preventing active shooters and gun violence on campus.
This allows for proactive measures to keep our students safe, such as detecting outdated or unrecognized security protocols and providing reports for improving safety for staff and students in the event of an active shooter.
Protecting Our Students, Inc. is Investing in Our Children’s Safety, Security, and Well-Being.
Our top priority is the safety and security of our students. A passion for good works drives us with resolve and integrity; we support institutional improvements that encourage better student health and education. With a core belief that a comprehensive examination of current school shooting safety and security policies and further implementation of a nationwide universal APP will substantially save student lives.
