Research indicates that there are almost a half million acts of violence in our schools annually with over 20% of students in grades 9-12 reporting that they have been bullied. School safety and security in these modern times is more than just policing – it is about connecting with students and parents. The presenter, Dr. Steve Webb, an award winning veteran educator and a certified School Resource Officer will discuss current trends in school safety and using Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams (B.A.T) to mitigate 21st Century threats to student safety.