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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
GASROE and Raptor Technologies Partner to Launch Statewide Behavioral Threat Assessment Methodology for Georgia Schools
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators (GASROE) and Raptor Technologies, the trusted leader in school safety and student wellbeing solutions, announced today an expanded partnership to launch a statewide behavioral threat assessment solution for Georgia K–12 schools. This new offering builds on Raptor's and GASROE's shared commitment to equipping schools with tools and training that proactively support student safety. The introduction of the S.A.F.E.R. methodology in the Raptor StudentSafe platform marks a critical step in providing a consistent, research-based approach to threat assessment statewide. The S.A.F.E.R. solution will launch at the Georgia School Safety Summit (GS3), June 2–5, 2025 and be available to all Georgia schools this summer prior to the 2025-26 school year. Digitizing Georgia's First Statewide BTA Methodology GASROE's S.A.F.E.R. methodology, developed by Georgia-based educators, mental health specialists, school safety professionals and law enforcement leaders, establishes a standardized, state-specific framework for identifying, assessing and managing student behaviors of concern. 'S.A.F.E.R. was built to protect Georgia schools. It answers the ' How' of completing these types of assessments and it provides a consistent, step-by-step process to be followed by each school within the school district,' said Murray Kogod, Executive Director of GASROE and Chief of Police for Habersham County Schools. 'By partnering with Raptor to bring this methodology to life within a proven digital platform, we're empowering districts with the tools, training, and consistency they need to intervene early and keep students safe.' Under this expanded partnership, Raptor becomes the exclusive digital provider of the S.A.F.E.R. methodology's forms, workflows, and training resources through its StudentSafe platform. Raptor StudentSafe helps districts meet state mandates to document and manage certain behavioral concerns, while allowing teams to collaborate and intervene earlier for positive outcomes. Already used by schools around the globe, StudentSafe supports district alignment with Georgia state requirements for behavioral threat assessments, bullying, suicide prevention, and other student wellbeing policies. 'This is a significant milestone in our continued work with GASROE to support student safety across Georgia,' said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. 'By integrating the S.A.F.E.R. methodology into Raptor StudentSafe, we're providing schools a consistent, evidence-informed platform for proactively assessing threats and intervening early, while helping districts meet key requirements for behavioral health and student safety.' Expert Training and Support for Statewide Success Raptor and GASROE will co-develop new trainings tailored to the S.A.F.E.R. methodology, supported by Raptor's behavioral threat assessment experts. These trainings will help ensure Georgia educators are fully equipped to implement the methodology with confidence. Raptor and GASROE will lead statewide training sessions, webinars and conference events to support successful adoption. In March, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a $50M supplemental appropriation providing each Georgia campus with an additional $21,635 for school safety needs. Districts have flexibility on how to spend the one-time funds. Districts may use the funds to purchase multi-year licenses. Raptor will provide special pricing for all Georgia school districts who wish to use this funding to implement the S.A.F.E.R. methodology on StudentSafe. The S.A.F.E.R. methodology enables Georgia schools to be compliant with HB268, also known as Ricky and Alyssa's Law, which requires all school districts to implement behavioral threat assessment and management plans as part of their safety protocols. Educators, school leaders, and safety professionals can learn more by attending the Georgia School Safety Summit (GS3), taking place June 2-5, 2025, where Raptor and GASROE will showcase the integrated S.A.F.E.R. solution. Visit to learn more. About Raptor Technologies Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety lifecycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor's globally integrated product portfolio supports a school's foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance. About GASROE The Georgia Alliance of School Resource Officers and Educators (GASROE) is a school safety organization comprised of every discipline engaged in the education process, as well as local, state and federal associations and agencies that contribute to the school safety process. GASROE is committed to providing comprehensive school safety training based on best practices. It's primary goal - to ensure that every school in Georgia has the resources and knowledge to keep their students safe and to provide safe learning environments that address both the physical and mental well-being of all students, teachers, faculty and staff.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kenosha Police Department's S.A.F.E.R. program; specialized response
The Brief Kenosha police are trying to spread the word about its S.A.F.E.R. program. The program is designed to help police officers better interact with people who have special needs. S.A.F.E.R. is free, voluntary, and it is easy to enroll. KENOSHA, Wis. - A new program by the Kenosha Police Department helps its police officers better interact with people who have special needs. It is the S.A.F.E.R. program – which stands for Specialized Alerts For Enhanced Response. What we know Kenosha police officers Tyler Cochran and Gustavo Arellano helped spearhead the new S.A.F.E.R. program. The two officers say certain scenarios call for special approaches. They spent the past year-and-a-half putting the S.A.F.E.R. program into action. What they're saying "There's many calls that we get where we don't necessarily know going into that call what's happening," Cochran said. "Calls where I have had a non-verbal child," Arellano said. "Sometimes just seeing lights on a police car, you know, with the lights on could be a trigger for somebody," Cochran said. "It's an acronym for additional information that we have for when officers are responding to these calls so they can really help guide someone that's in need." What you can do The free and voluntary program allows for people and their loved ones to enroll at Users will submit their information to the police, highlighting specific triggers. Once the user's name and information is in the system, if they are involved in a 911 call, dispatch will get a S.A.F.E.R. alert – and get that information to responding officers. That information will include the person's name, address and other relevant medical conditions. What they're saying "Sensory issues, dietary," Cochran said. "We always want a positive outcome on every single call." "That information sharing and helping us enhance our response to different calls," Arellano said. Big picture view Kenosha police have already met with schools and counseling agencies to spread the word about S.A.F.E.R. Now, they want the public to know about it as well. The Source The information in this post was produced with assistance from the Kenosha Police Department and two officers who spearheaded the S.A.F.E.R. program.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alabama lawmakers introduce bill to fight veterans suicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — S.A.F.E.R. stands for 'Strong Ammunition and Firearms to Enhance Resilience.' It's an initiative working to fight veterans suicide. It's made up of the Alabama National Guard, lawmakers, and others. They've worked to introduce the Houston Hunter Bill in the House and Senate. 'I know that this bill could've saved his life,' said Michelle Tumlin, mother of Houston Tumlin. 'We watched his struggles. Me as a mom, I watched his struggles for about four years.' You might know him as Walker Bobby, Will Ferrell's son in the movie Talladega Nights. A bill is named for her son and Hunter Whitley, who both lost their lives to suicide. Tumlin said it would've saved Houston's life. 'I know that this is important. And, I will do whatever I need to do to try to help,' she said. 'If this bill passes, like I say, it's gonna save lives.' Pinson City Council considers ordinance that would raise pay of next mayor, council That bill would allow veterans to store their guns while they seek help from peers and mental health professionals. Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) is carrying the bill. He said it's personal. 'There's nothing wrong with needing help,' he said. 'This provides an access to have a little bit more time to get that help. And I think that's critical.' Gun stores could enter into agreements with owners to store firearms. The bill would give these stores legal protection if they do. Brian Selke with the Alabama Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support said it would help first responders too. 'The average public doesn't see line of duty deaths, officer involved shootings, traumatic calls,' he explained. 'And we're people. We're normal humans that situations wear on us.' Col. Todd Wheeler, resiliency director for the State of Alabama, said it provides an extra layer of safety. 'In working together, we send a clear message. We value their service, and their lives.' The Houston Hunter Bill has been introduced in the Senate, and the House. It will be taken up in committee before heading to the floor in both chambers for a vote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
