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!