Managing Your Perimeter™
Perimeter security is a multifaceted challenge, encompassing aesthetics, safety, and the delicate balance of free expression and access. Managing it effectively requires a lot of dedication and effort. Join us on the brand-new weekly podcast 'Managing Your Perimeter™,' where hosts and seasoned perimeter security specialists Anna Reahl, P.J. O'Neil and Mel Lukens delve into the latest security developments, engaging in insightful conversations with experts and industry insiders. Explore the dynamic world of ensuring the safety and security of spaces and the individuals within them.
Managing Your Perimeter™
Chasing The Last Emergency: Rethinking School Safety Beyond the Bell with Jason Russell
Security often lags one step behind, chasing the last emergency instead of anticipating the next. In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter, Anna Reahl and P.J. O’Neil sit down with Jason Russell — former Secret Service agent and founder of multiple security companies — to talk about the unique challenges facing schools and campuses today.
From the everyday emergencies schools encounter, to the overlooked risks of after-hours events and extracurriculars, Jason shares why complacency is the biggest threat of all. He breaks down how one-size-fits-all fixes waste resources, why “cheap security” is never really safe, and how initiatives like Greek Shield are reshaping campus safety.
Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or security professional, this conversation is a reminder that protecting students requires more than gadgets and mandates — it demands foresight, planning, and a willingness to challenge complacency.
You can find Jason’s work at
secprotects.com
And Arcus group at
arcusgrp.com