Clearpath EPM Blog
Why Houses of Worship Need to Attend a Unique Emergency Planning and Safety Training Workshop in Oakland Park, Florida, Hosted by Clearpath EPM on May 16
Years ago, unrest or violence at a church or other house of worship was beyond our wildest imagination, but, unfortunately, this is no longer the world we are living in and preparedness and training are the keys to facing potential adversities. This is why the...
Preparing Your School
Schools around the world are looking to get back to a pre-COVID operating environment. No one is sure how that environment may look, but one thing is for certain, schools will once again face the same kinds of threats and hazards they have always encountered. To...
Securing Houses of Worship
Times aren't what they used to be. A few weeks ago, a notice went out to a church group in the U.S. citing reports of threats directed against “liberal” churches. There was no mention of any additional specifics about the threats nor the source of the information. The...
How Should a School’s Emergency Operations Plan Change During a Pandemic?
All schools, regardless of their size, grade configuration or location should have an Emergency Operations Plan (some schools may use the term Emergency Action Plan or Crisis Management Plan) that provides a structure to document the school’s emergency planning,...
Emotional Security: A Moral Imperative
It’s hard for students to learn if they don’t feel known and protected. Security is equally about emotional as much as physical safety. In these days of school insecurity, we need to address the needs of the whole child. This includes balancing the curriculum with...
Summer Travel Safety Tips
With Summer just around the corner, travelers are making plans for their next adventure. Whether you’re exploring your own country or going abroad, enjoy your time to the fullest while keeping safety in mind. By following these common-sense tips, you will stay safer...
Your Voice is Your Power
The mass murders of students in schools in the U.S. continues at an alarming pace. Yet, despite the commitment from schools, governments and the private sector to put an end to these horrific acts, they don’t stop. Even though we don’t have the perfect answer we still...
Seven Steps To Optimizing Your Security Guard Program
In addition to their traditional duties, school leaders, business managers and operations staff members often have supervisory responsibility for the security guards. Additionally, leaders and managers of schools, institutions and businesses that do not employ a...
Eight Tips For Increasing Your Safety While Shopping
Here are a few tips to use when shopping or enjoying a meal at a restaurant and it’s all about increasing awareness of your personal safety. Be aware of your surroundings: Make practicing situational awareness part of your everyday life. When parking your car at a...
Is Your School Practicing Comprehensive Security And Crisis Planning?
Recent events in the domestic and international school communities have highlighted the broad threats facing students and institutions globally. As a safety technology company, we specialize in providing tools that mitigate risks within the international school...
The Meadow Effect
Meadow, just 18 years young, was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas February 14th massacre. Following the attack, Meadow’s father, Andy Pollack, was frequently in the news as an emotional and passionate advocate for improved school safety and security. I was later...
Securing Our Schools: Create Safer Environments For Children, Teachers and Faculty Using The Four Ds.
The recent tragedy at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School has evoked emotions not seen since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. One element that hasn’t changed are the opinions as to how to prevent horrors like this from happening again. Some...
Sample School Emergency Preparedness Lesson Plan
In the wake of so many school tragedies over the last few years, now is the time to refocus on critical skills and procedures for school emergency preparedness. A great lesson for students, staff and faculty is how to remain safe and out of harm’s way when faced with...
