School Safety Leaders to Meet in Orlando Next Week
ORLANDO, Fla., July 26, 2024 - The School Safety Advocacy Council announced today that 1200 School Safety Leaders from all 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and at least 5 different nations will convene next week at the National School Safety Conference. The event, held from July 29 to August 2 at the Doubletree Hotel at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, marks the largest gathering of school safety decision-makers in the conference's 20-year history.
Attendees, including School Safety Directors, School District Police Chiefs, Superintendents of Schools, and Elected School Board Members, will benefit from insights shared by both Law Enforcement and Educational leaders. Keynote speakers include Dr. Anthony Shembri and Sean Burke, addressing Leadership and the importance of situational awareness, respectively. Former SWAT Officer, Mr. Don Alwes, will delve into Active Shooter Response strategies.
The conference will feature a panel discussion titled the "Final Walk" on Friday, August 2nd, led by individuals who have insight into the tragic murder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida. Attendees can also explore breakout sessions with over 40 speakers and visit over 100 companies in the School Safety Expo Hall, showcasing the latest technologies and services to enhance school safety.
Noteworthy individuals and agencies, such as Mr. Steve Ellis, the Quaker Valley School District Police Department, Deputy Nicole Buckley, and the United States Virgin Islands Department of Education, will be acknowledged at the conference kickoff on Tuesday morning. For more details, visit www.SchoolSafety911.org.
Source: School Safety Advocacy Council