Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

""I've evaluated hundreds of schools, and one of the biggest gaps I've seen is that schools are often given recommendations without a clear path to implement them. In many cases, there's no ownership, no follow-through and no accountability.""

""In my world, the industry is reactive 99% of the time and this can be driven by the customer. At times, the focus is to sell a product, at the request of the school without actually verifying that the product is the best fit or will keep the school safe.""

""That kind of thinking, what we call normalcy bias, which is a form of denial. It prevents people from fully planning for something they don't want to believe is possible.""

Safe Learning 101 aims to empower K-12 schools and universities in identifying vulnerabilities and improving safety. The program combines expert consulting, physical security, and intelligent design. Wayne Black emphasizes the need for clear implementation paths for safety recommendations. He notes that many schools lack accountability and follow-through. Black advises school administrators to seek programs with subject matter experts. He expresses concern that the industry is largely reactive, with many administrators underestimating the likelihood of serious incidents due to normalcy bias.

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