In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by security assessment expert Travis Forrester. Travis was formerly Director of Security at Greenville County Schools, and is now Director of Security Assessments at ArmoredOne and serves on the Board of the National Council of School Safety Directors.Join them as they: * Explore various school hardening options like impact-resistant bollards* Address the importance of active shooter training* Lay out the key elements of having a plan, practicing, and ensuring staff follow policy* Stress the benefits of partnering with local law enforcement* Discuss the balance between making schools secure without making them like prisons* Explain the difference between Safety film and certified Active Shooter film* Reiterate the importance of having a dedicated school security directorAnd much more!

How do you measure the success of a security program when its greatest achievement is making sure "nothing happens"?

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone sits down with legendary school security expert Guy Grace to pull back the curtain on what it takes to protect modern campuses. Guy brings over 30 years of experience as the former Director of Security for Littleton Public Schools and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS).

From preventing planned explosive attacks through communication to managing the chaos of active shooter incidents, Guy shares the "boots-on-the-ground" reality of school safety. We dive deep into why security isn't just a 9-to-5 job—it’s a 24/7/365 commitment to the community.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Power of Layered Security: Why a single solution is never enough and how integrated tech saves lives.

• The "Invisible" Win: Why the most successful security stories never make the news (and how to replicate them).

• Schools as Community Hubs: Addressing the security challenges of campuses that never truly close.

• Averted Lessons: A firsthand look at preventing a planned school bombing through proactive intelligence.

• The Pilot Program Blueprint: How to effectively evaluate and roll out new safety technology without wasting resources.

Whether you are a school administrator, a security professional, or a concerned parent, this episode offers a masterclass in shifting from a reactive "wait-and-see" mindset to a proactive culture of safety.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Safe Kids Inc founder Adam Coughran. Adam spent two decades in law enforcement and then began sharing his security training expertise more broadly via his company Standards Training Group. Upon realizing that there was a gap in the school security market for teaching kids how to be safe, he created SafeKidsInc to engage children on the topic of their own safety.Join them as they: * Discuss why kids themselves are often overlooked in school security* Explore strategies for getting children engaged in safety* Consider how to approach safety as a broad life skill* Evaluate the most important types of security technology for school safety* Address parent pushback on security measures and how to handle it* Explain why school security departments need to take an "all hazards" approachAnd much more!

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Bart Womack. Bart served in the US Army for nearly three decades as a professional soldier, earning numerous awards including 2 Bronze Stars and the Legion of Merit. Since retiring from his Army positions, Bart wrote a book about his experiences, joined the Board of Directors for Veterans Media Corporation, and hosts a show for the Veterans Channel. He now travels the country serving as a public speaker on situational awareness safety and security.

Join them as they:

* Explore the ways that schools and communities can help prevent insider threats

* Emphasize the importance of situational awareness

* Explain the difference between hearing and listening

* Recount Bart's experience dealing with an insider threat while deployed in Kuwait

* Discuss the lessons he learned from his experience

* Share some tips for being proactive with security

And much more!

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by her Athena Security co-founder and CTO Chris Ciabarra. Chris was previously a co-founder and CTO with Lisa at Revel systems. He has decades of experience in security, has received ISC's Risk Management Award, and was named an "Entrepreneur Making a Difference" by the International Business Times. Chris sits on the Forbes Technology Council and continues to make a difference with his security expertise.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Dr. Ryan Oglesby, President of the Emergency Nurses Association. Ryan is a nurse leader with over a quarter-century of experience in the emergency nursing field whose career has run the gamut from stretcher-side nurse, to ICU staff nurse, to Flight Nurse, to Emergency Department Nurse Manager. He currently leads a logistics center strategy team for HCA Healthcare, and is a recognized expert on safety in healthcare settings.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by John Oast, Director of Security Training and Special Programs at Geisinger Health. John has spent a quarter-century in law enforcement and healthcare security, from the Richmond Sheriff's Office in Virginia, to the American Red Cross, to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, to his current role at Geisinger Health.

Think of a hospital like a little city. Lots of people are there all the time, from babies being born to older folks. Unlike a mall that closes at night, a hospital is always open. It's not like they can just lock the doors and tell everyone to leave. Hospitals are busy 24/7, taking care of people at every stage of life.”

It seems like things might be going a bit backward in our society. Right now, many people are facing problems with their mental health, and that can affect how things are. But, when it comes to hurting healthcare workers, it's not usually the people who have mental health issues doing it. It's other people who do that.

“Cameras don't prevent crime, cameras only watch it.”