Embrace the World of Technology for the Safety of Our Students [UPDATED] 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, … Continued
Author Archives: Nate McVicker
A Story of One Officer’s Struggle, Strength and Resilience
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 … Continued
Critical Mindset for Counter Ambush Training
Over the course of eighteen years in law enforcement, Chief Jason Fitzwater, co-owner with Sheriff Michael Neal of N & F Training Solutions, went through hell and back. Not only has he persevered and lived to tell his story, he … Continued
Active Shooter Notification Time Costs Lives
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 … Continued
The Benefits of A Therapy Dog Program In Schools
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 … Continued
Active Intruder Training Saves Lives
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, … Continued
An Interview With Ron Borsch, Retired Police Officer of 47 Years
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 … Continued
Missing Child Found with SchoolGuard’s Principal Push Feature
The SchoolGuard app has been adopted by schools nationwide not only for its communication directly with local law enforcement via the Hero911 app but also as a way to have a convenient internal communications system separate from a traditional PA … Continued
Parkland School Tragedy Review and Solutions
As tragic school shootings become a more common occurrence, it is increasingly apparent that nationwide fail-proof emergency systems need to be put in place and taken seriously. There is generally little or no warning of a killer’s intentions, and when … Continued
The Results of Activating Guard911 During Full-Scale Campus Emergency Exercise
The Guard911 app has expanded to serve not just elementary, middle and high schools but also universities and colleges with CampusGuard911. The first college to adopt CampusGuard911 in 2015 was Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, located a couple of … Continued