If you worry that our beloved country and our children are increasingly under attack, you are right. The violence inflicted upon our children in our schools is unthinkable, yet it happens at an alarming rate. Did you know, not a single child has been killed by a school fire in the U.S. in over half […]

There is an increasing number of emergency apps and technology for active shooter and crisis alert notifications, which is great – When Seconds Save Lives® – but no other system or company has nearly 60,000 federal, state, and local on and off duty law enforcement officers who will get immediate notification and be able to […]

The number of workplace shootings is increasing at an alarming rate – in the last ten years the number of mass shootings was 2.4 times greater than in the previous decade, and the majority of those were in businesses. The U.S. Department of Labor confirms roughly two million Americans a year report being direct victims […]

Any law enforcement officer will tell you, the things we see and deal with alter our daily lives emotionally, physically, and spiritually beyond anything we could’ve ever imagined. And terrible things can happen anywhere – in the big city or in a small rural community. However, despite the uncertainties, being an officer or first-responder is […]

In February 2018, seventeen people were killed and 14 wounded at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS), in Parkland, Florida. Former student Nikolas Cruz entered building 12 and opened fire with an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle. In 1 minute and 39 seconds, Cruz shot 21 people, 9 fatally. According to the Public Safety Commission Report […]

Schools throughout the country are adopting therapy dog programs to assist their students from elementary to high school manage anxiety, stress, and overcome behavioral challenges. Seeing the positive effects of canines in schools over the last several years, Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent, Julie Lauck, wanted more schools in her district to have the opportunity to […]

At Guard911 we are adamant about the importance and implementation of proper policies, procedures, and training when it comes to school safety and assailant intruders. Aside from first responders getting to the scene as fast as possible, thorough policies, procedures, and training are essential to mitigate injuries and lost lives during an active shooter incident […]

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 […]