Jan 12, 2026, 9:04 AM
(From Campus Safety) School safety expert Guy Bliesner sees two key trends shaping K-12 security in 2026: integrating mental health supports with safety measures and balancing people with technology. Schools are embedding behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) programs into multi-tiered systems of support, strengthening prevention and early intervention. At the same time, evolving standards like ASIS International’s ANSI-approved School Security Standard and PASS Guidelines are driving consistency.
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