3 Federal Grants You Shouldn’t Ignore This Summer
Funding Available for School Safety, Law Enforcement, and Crisis Response Initiatives
Federal funding isn’t just for massive agencies with teams of grant writers—it’s available to support real safety initiatives happening in schools, communities, and local law enforcement agencies like yours. Right now, three major programs are open with deadlines approaching fast—and there’s over $243 million available in total.
Whether you need to hire officers, upgrade safety tech, or train your team in de-escalation and crisis response, this summer is your window of opportunity.
5 Common Misconceptions About Behavioral Threat Assessment
When you first hear “Behavioral Threat Assessment,” it can sound intimidating—like something reserved for SWAT teams and the FBI. In reality, BTA is a day-to-day, student-centered process that any K-12 campus can (and should) weave into its overall safety plan. Below, we unpack the most common misconceptions we still hear in schools, and show how a purpose-built solution like nSide|Assess makes threat assessment practical, proactive, and people-focused.
Moving from Paper to Platform: Why Digital Threat Assessment Matters
In the world of school safety, every second counts—and every decision matters. When it comes to managing behavioral threat assessments, the tools we use can make all the difference. While paper forms and spreadsheets might have served their purpose in the past, the stakes are too high today to rely on outdated methods.
Digital platforms are transforming the way schools handle threat assessments, and here’s why that matters.