Tag: securityconsulting
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I’ve written and spoken about this before, but I plan on spending time collecting data on the topic for a future presentation. Think about it like this – As a SSO, SRO, or school/campus security officer, you may have to sprint across a campus then engage a deadly threat and be responsible for every round that leaves your firearm. To do this, you have to have a certain amount of both tactical proficiency and cardiovascular fitness. Remember – There’s security, and there’s the illusion of security. Which one are you providing? As a client, parent, or student, which one are you paying for?
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Yesterday, I spent some time reading to some of our 3rd grade students during library. One reason why I prefer the SRO/SSO concept over contract armed security is because of the SRO/SSO “Triad.” In addition to enforcement or security, the other aspects of the triad are “educator” and “counselor/mentor.” Positive relationship building is an important part of school safety and security.
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The Standard Response Protocol and the use of plain language is important when it comes to intruder and other school safety drills. It can still be done with age-appropriate education.
When I was hired to develop the SSO and school safety program at St. Jude, one thing that was extremely important to me was to use plain language when conducting intruder drills, to include the use of the word, “lockdown.” At the same time, making students, especially young students, comfortable and unafraid is equally important. When our elementary level students hear the word “lockdown,” that means it’s time for them to play a game of Quite as a Mouse!
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I want to say Thank You so much for the opportunity to speak to the Council of Catholic Women last night at St. Jude Catholic Church, here in Chattanooga, on the topic of situational awareness and personal safety!
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To my fellow law enforcement and security professionals, I am working on an article, and I am looking for data. My question – Does your law enforcement agency, or security company, require an ongoing physical fitness standard (Example: Yearly Physical Fitness Test) as a condition of continued employment? Feel free to contact me at aaron@aaronyeargan.com
– Aaron
Aaron Yeargan - Speaker & Security Consultant 