National Threat Assessment Center - Ryan Petty

School Safety

Testimony to the Alaska Senate Labor & Commerce Committee

Armed school staff provides both a deterrent and the quickest means to stopping an attack once it starts. Armed school staff bridge the critical gap between the time the threat presents and the arrival of law enforcement, providing an immediate response that can and will save lives.

School Safety

First Look At 2021 Federal School Safety Legislation

Unlike previous years, 2021 appears to be a year for targeted school safety legislation. Four school safety bills have started the process to become law.

Culture

Threat Assessment in Florida Schools: The US Secret Service Perspective

Now that the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission’s initial report has been sent to the Florida Governor and to the leaders of the Florida House & Senate, I’d like to share a few of the recommendations that went into the report, recommendations that I was privileged to

Culture

In Defense of WalkUp My Segment on the Michaela Show on HLN

Yesterday I had an opportunity to talk about #WalkUp on national TV. I was invited to be on the Michaela Pereira show on @HLNTV. The idea behind #WalkUp is not mine. In fact, I saw it on a Facebook post from a friend of a friend. Here is what inspired