At the start of the 2022–23 school year, parents’ fears for their children’s safety at school had soared to their highest point since the 1999 Columbine shootings. These fears are not unfounded; data shows increases in school shootings, emergency school closures, and fighting, bullying, weapons and other threats in schools.

Given these statistics, it’s unsurprising that many states are requiring their schools to have safety plans. The key question is: what approach should K-12 educators take to improve campus security?

In this industry outlook report, you’ll be provided with sensible answers and concrete solutions to help you make evidence-based decisions as you face urgent demands to “do something!” Topics include:

• The dramatic impact school safety has on students’ academic success and well-being.
• Why the “obvious” security solutions may not work for many schools — and which technologies best protect school communities.
• The steps to take to begin improving school safety.
• How to find the necessary funding.