School Safety
As a superintendent, campus administrator or school security professional, you recognize that the most important benchmark of an outstanding campus or school district is the safety of its students and staff. A safe and orderly learning environment is the foundation upon which student academic success rests.




Solutions and Counsel in School Safety & Security
Navigating the complexities of school safety and security legislation, policy, best practices and the expectations of parents, staff, students and the community can be challenging. Rarely is there a "one size fits all" solution when it comes to implementing school safety and emergency preparedness measures at your particular school or district.
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Joseph (Joe) Parks shares your passion for school safety and understands the critical role a safe and secure learning environment plays in overall student success. Joe's career in school security, law and public safety spans over 35 years. He brings a remarkable breadth of experience in providing solutions and counsel in matters of school safety, security and related matters. Joe is a Registered Consultant listed in the Texas School Safety Center Consultant Registry.
Among other things, he can assist your district or campus with:
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Consultation on specific issues or specific projects facing your district or organization
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Consultation on the legal requirements and practical implementation of Texas House Bill 3's armed school security mandate and other requirements
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Development and implementation of emergency procedures, protocols and plans, including provisions required by Texas Senate Bill 11 (2019)
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Development or modification of district or school board policies affecting safety, security operations or related matters
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Enhancing the partnership between campus administrators and school resource officers (SROs), school based law enforcement and external agencies
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Training for campus or district leaders in emergency preparedness, incident response, decision-making and interaction with school based law enforcement and first responders
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MTTX Micro Tabletop Exercises (TM) (SM)**
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Facilitating or conducting after-action reviews of incidents with adverse outcomes or "near misses"
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Other services on a case-by-case basis.