“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”
A problem worth solving…
It is a tragic occurrence that any American parent should have to send their child to school under the ever looming threat of a mass shooter. It is a bigger tragedy that our children must attempt to navigate their developmental lives and education, while under this same threat. But the worst tragedy that we can face as parents, children, and citizens is knowing that we were aware that this threat existed and that we did nothing to prepare ourselves to face it.
On April 20th, 1999 at 11:19 AM, Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold perpetrated a vicious attack on Columbine High School, in Littletown, Colorado. As a result, 15 people died, and 23 more were wounded including 6 people with brain/spinal injuries.
42 minutes after the attack began, SWAT entered the building.
This horrific attack forever changed how we view the safety of our children within their schools.
On April 20th, at 11:18 AM, no American school needed a plan…
…by 11:20 AM, EVERY American school needed a plan.
Senior Class Photo, Columbine High School, 1999, 2 weeks before the shooting.
When preparing for the worst, there are so many variables that must be considered that as administrators, you simply must have outside expertise.
At East Wind Consulting, we understand that in the schools, the plan must include elements for taking care of those who cannot fend for themselves. We offer our educational clients school-specific solutions in training, testing and planning that can help protect the children in your care.
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We test your plan, your people and your physical security with minimal disturbance to your day-to-day operations.
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We can help you coordinate your plan with your school, community and the first responders that will be coming to you aid.
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Build customized training programs that address solution specific problems in your school.
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We can help you enhance the physical security at your facility, prioritize security options, and Protect What Matters.