Our mission with Guard 911 and Hero911 is to not just provide solutions for schools and communities, but also law enforcement officers who are the first responders when an emergency occurs. Ron Borsch is a Vietnam veteran and a three-decade career police officer including S.W.A.T. followed by 17 years as founder, manager and lead trainer […]
It’s been 20 years since two students stormed the Columbine High School campus in Littleton, Colorado, killing 12 students and one teacher. For 20 years, former principal Frank DeAngelis has been sharing his story of the tragedy at Columbine — an event that was the turning point in this ongoing saga of school massacres. “Columbine […]
Lt. Brian Murphy’s Top Tips For Practicing Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the ability to identify information regarding immediate surroundings and process how to survive in an emergency. Practicing and mastering this skill could save your life or someone else’s. When it came to breaking down this topic further, we sought out 23-year law enforcement […]
The Guard911 app has expanded to serve not just elementary, middle and high schools but also universities and colleges with CampusGuard911. The first college to adopt CampusGuard911 in 2015 was Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, located a couple of hours outside Chicago. The man who brought Guard911 to campus was Mark Beckwith. After 37 […]
For educators from coast to coast, having to deal with an active shooter situation is quite possibly the worst nightmare to face in his/her career. Where is the shooter at this very moment? How long will it take for the shooter to reach your classroom? What actions will you take to keep your students safe? […]
The holidays mean many things to many people. For some, it’s all about the spirit of giving and good tidings. For others, it’s about the magic of Santa Claus and his fabled flying reindeer. For many, however, the holidays are much bigger than any of these things; they are a time to spend valuable moments […]
In order to make your neighborhood safe, everyone must come together. As the weather warms up, people are getting out and about in the neighborhood; kids are playing, neighbors are out of town on vacation, and people are tending to their yards. The wonderful thing about neighborhoods is that they support a sense of community, […]
We believe an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. The best thing anyone can do to prevent emergencies is to prepare for them in advance. Since all emergencies cannot be prevented, it’s good to have a handy list of resources on hand for life’s inevitable chaos. Make sure your family […]