1. Endorsed by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best practices,*
this comprehensive and effective security program will protect your students, faculty and
administrators while ensuring a positive school climate and culture.
Improving education through improving safety and security
Threat Assessment and Management Planning
As spotlighted by the US Secret Service's Safe School Initiative in 2002, most acts of
school violence by juvenile perpetrators are precipitated by communications or behavior
that, if properly recognized and assessed, can indicate a potential threat. In these
circumstances, effective recognition of potential threats can facilitate intervention before
crisis occurs.
To assist schools in recognizing and responding to threatening situations before they
evolve, the S2 Institute can assist in the development of a School Threat Assessment
System (STAS). Establishing the program involves authoring the STAS plan and support
media, organizing and training the STAS team members, and providing expert support
on implementation.
New Facility Design and Security Planning
One of the most common mistakes made in the design and construction of schools is
failing to fully account for security and emergency response. Establishing proper security
design criteria and specifications in the earliest phases of architectural design will
maximize your investment and provide the best opportunity to avoid mistakes that are
often difficult, if not impossible to correct later.
When engaged as consultants in the early phases of new school design, CIS assists
architects and facility planners using the principles of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) and Physical Protection System (PPS) analysis tools to
aid architects in designing effective physical security while simultaneously creating an
aesthetic environment that promotes learning and positive community interaction.
Guardian SafeSchool Security Officer Training
In response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown Public Schools
turned to S2 in 2014 to assist in training the district's new security force using the
Guardian SafeSchool model.
S2 Guardian SafeSchool consultants can assist you in maximizing the capabilities of
your on-site security and School Resource Officers (SROs) by training and certifying them
as Guardian School Protection Officers. Some of the topics covered in the 3-Day
Guardian SafeSchool Officer Certification Course include:
v Dynamics of School Violence
v Principles of Risk Management and School Security
v Laws and Liabilities
v Role of Security in Reinforcing School Climate and Culture
v Juvenile Psychology and Youth Social Dynamics and Problems
v Dynamics of Youth Substance Abuse
v Threat Assessment and Management
v Access Control, Physical Security, and Intrusion Response
v Emergency Response (Bomb Threats, Hostage Situations, Reunification, etc.)
As opposed to most police SRO programs, the Guardian SafeSchool Program places
significant emphasis on interpersonal communications and network building within the
school community to proactively identify and de-escalate problems and reinforce
positive school climate and culture.This distinction is highlighted well in the 2013 peer
review report by John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
About Critical Intervention Services
Founded in 1992, CIS is an industry leader in developing and instituting innovative and effective solutions for
security-related challenges, especially those in complex risk environments.
The Guardian SafeSchool Program is one example of the type of innovative and effective solutions that has
earned CIS worldwide recognition from clients, news media, and academic research institutions. Following are
some other highlights of our accomplishments over the past 22 years.
*As reported in a May 2014 John Jay College of Criminal Justice publication, Lead Investigator: Charles P. Nemeth JD, PhD,
LL.M, Chair and Professor, Security, Fire and Emergency Management Director of Center for Private Security and Safety
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
13777 Belcher Road South • Largo, Florida 33771
Telephone: (727) 461-0066 | Email: info@s2institute.com
www.s2institute.com
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v
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v
v
About The S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
The S2 Institute is a sister company of Critical Intervention Services. As the training and consulting arm of the KKP
Security Group, S2 is the standard-bearer for consulting solutions related to methodology developed by CIS.
Since 1998, the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute has trained thousands of security, intelligence, and law enforcement
professionals in critical public safety topics. With a staff of world-class instructors, S2 has earned a reputation as one
of the world’s premier sources for security and public safety training.
We provide traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training at our three school locations in Florida (Largo,
Tampa, and Orlando) and public seminar venues throughout the world. Through our sister company, the S2 Online
Academy, we also deliver high quality distance education to students unable to attend live courses.
In addition to our schedule of public courses, the S2 Institute has conducted hundreds of mobile training team missions,
consulting projects, and private training courses for clients worldwide. Some examples of our clients include Iraqi
Ministry of Interior, European ExternalAction Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Organization for Security & Cooperation
in Europe, US Capitol Police, US Central Command, US Department of Justice, and US Special Operations Command.
In the early 1990’s, CIS pioneered a unique methodology for protecting communities. The success of the program in reducing crime
and increasing community quality of life has been extensively documented by police, news media, and academic institutions and is
the central theme of two criminal justice textbooks.
In 2004, CIS created the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) division for the specialized mission of protecting domestic critical infrastructure.
In 2005, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) hailed the ATO Division as “…a model for critical infrastructure protection.”
As experts in the field of managing targeted violence risks, CIS has provided protection for numerous high profile individuals including
a diverse range of political figures, executives, and entertainers.
CIS subject matter experts provide training around the world on matters related to security and managing risks of targeted violence.
The success of CIS's unique and innovative approaches to security problems have gained us worldwide recognition through media
outlets worldwide. CIS staff members also frequently provide expert commentary for news organizations and expert witness testimony
on matters related to school security, urban crime, targeted violence, and terrorism.
CIS’ unique methods and operational philosophy has been studied and recognized by numerous criminal justice and government
“think tanks” such as the Independent Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and the US GAO. Multiple CIS and S2 staff
members are also advisory board members and instructors for multiple universities.
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2. “The quality of [CIS'] work in the Guardian Program at Shorecrest has made our
school the envy of any administrator that has come to observe the program...The
program has standards that exceed any school program I have witnessed in my
43-year career as an educator and accreditation leader for AdvancEd, Southern
Association of Independent Schools, or Florida Council of Independent Schools...I
give my highest recommendation to the Guardian SafeSchool Program.”
Michael A. Murphy
Headmaster
“The Guardian SafeSchool Program is the most
comprehensive and structured program that I
have seen on this subject, authoritative and
extensively researched.”
Al Perotti, Jr.
Major (Ret.)
School Security Evaluation, Improvement and Training
As a Guardian SafeSchool client, our expert consultants can assist your institution in designing and implementing a comprehensive
security and emergency management strategy that addresses the nuances unique to your campus environment, both internally
and externally.
The Three Phases of Guardian SafeSchool Consulting:
In Phase One, Security Program Assessment, Guardian SafeSchool consultants focus on auditing the school’s existing facilities,
operations, physical security measures, security and crisis procedures, and program implementation. The objective of the audit is
to assess the effectiveness of the current program, evaluate existing systems and crisis management structures, and identify
potential issues of concern.The focus in Phase One is on risk evaluation and security program design, physical security assessment
and guidance, procedural evaluation, forseeability issues and liability mitigation.
During Phase Two, Improvement of Security and Emergency Procedures, Guardian SafeSchool consultants begin working
in cooperation with designated staff to rewrite procedures as necessary and reformat emergency procedures manuals. Activities
undertaken in this phase include restructuring crisis teams and task teams, creating redundancy that didn’t exist, designing improved
structures for reporting emergencies, redesigning policies and procedures for better performance and organization, and preparing
written design criteria to aid in facility construction improvements.
In Phase Three, Staff and Faculty Training, after the school’s essential policies and procedures are complete and approved,
Guardian SafeSchool consultants will schedule a date for on-site staff and faculty training.Training will include a two-hour session
to train faculty on critical protocols (repeated as necessary for convenience of staff scheduling) and a separate training session to
instruct crisis team members on more complex details of the improved procedures (e.g., reunification, improved bomb threat plan,
etc.). Upon completion of the project, our consultants will provide copies of all materials created to support the project in editable
format for long term use.
In response to the public need for an effective strategy for reducing
the risk of school violence, Critical Intervention Services (CIS) and its
sister company, the S2 Institute, launched the Guardian SafeSchool
Program in 2013 as a comprehensive and effective security program
model for protecting students against violence. The uniquely
integrated and comprehensive nature of the program has drawn
national-level recognition from the criminal justice and school safety
community. The program has been peer reviewed and endorsed by
John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best
practices and was adopted in 2014 for training the Newtown Public
School District’s new security force in Sandy Hook, CT.
Designed as a holistic and integrated system, the Guardian
SafeSchool Program significantly reduces risk by striving to prevent
violent acts. And, in the event of such an act, the program reduces
the level of damage that can occur through a set of proven protocols
created to put student safety first.
Among its many benefits,The Guardian SafeSchool Program enables
educators to educate and devote their resources to teaching their
students without having to act as security professionals. And, most
importantly, its unique approach to security implementation
promotes a positive school climate and culture.
The Guardian SafeSchool Approach
The protective strategy behind the Guardian SafeSchool Program
involves a complex combination of risk mitigation and protective
design concepts. It is an integrated program that employs a multi-
layered strategy to reduce risk by preventing acts of violence and
mitigating the potential impact of events through effective
preparation and response.
Because the consequences of violent occurrences in schools are
typically catastrophic, the Guardian SafeSchool Program focuses
heavily on proactive security measures aimed at reducing threat and
vulnerability to curtail the likelihood of a severe event. Proactive
measures include reinforcement of a positive school climate and
culture, creating strong bonds between staff and students, threat
recognition and assessment, access control and physical security.
If an attack does occur, mitigating measures must be implemented
swiftly. Along with proactive measures, the Guardian SafeSchool
Program integrates reactive preparations essential to lessening the
impact of an event. These mitigating measures include detect and
delay strategies, effective lockdown or escape procedures, reliable
and redundant emergency communications, rapid response, and
effective emergency protocols and preparation. Together, these
approaches work to effectively manage risk and allow students,
teachers, and parents to focus on education with peace of mind.
For more detailed information about the risk management strategy and principles
behind the Guardian SafeSchool model, ask us for a copy of the Guardian
SafeSchool Strategy Monograph.
A National Model for School Protection
Although the Guardian SafeSchool Program was only launched in
2013, the uniquely integrated and comprehensive nature of the
program has already drawn national-level interest and recognition
from the criminal justice and school safety community. In May, 2014,
the Guardian SafeShcool Program was peer reviewed and endorsed
by the prestigious John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model
for national best practices.
Speaking of the program’s objective and its potential to “halt the
chaos,” lead investigator of the study, Dr. Charles P. Nemeth, states
“Comparatively, the CIS [Guardian SafeSchool] program has few if
any rivals in the delivery of school safety and security. As already
observed, it is a program that relies more on the preventative than
the reactive and it is unusually instinctual about its capacity to ferret
out wrongdoers before the die is cast.”
With the CIS/S2 model as a national certification program, Dr.
Nemeth concludes in his investigation, “The chances for success in
securing the school environment have likely never been more
remarkable.”
Contact us for a copy of the 2014 Peer Review Report by John Jay College of
Criminal Justice.
s long as there are individuals who seek to terrorize and harm
the most innocent amongst us, there will be a need for effective
security measures to protect our schools while simultaneously
fostering an atmosphere that enables education to take place.
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3. “The quality of [CIS'] work in the Guardian Program at Shorecrest has made our
school the envy of any administrator that has come to observe the program...The
program has standards that exceed any school program I have witnessed in my
43-year career as an educator and accreditation leader for AdvancEd, Southern
Association of Independent Schools, or Florida Council of Independent Schools...I
give my highest recommendation to the Guardian SafeSchool Program.”
Michael A. Murphy
Headmaster
“The Guardian SafeSchool Program is the most
comprehensive and structured program that I
have seen on this subject, authoritative and
extensively researched.”
Al Perotti, Jr.
Major (Ret.)
School Security Evaluation, Improvement and Training
As a Guardian SafeSchool client, our expert consultants can assist your institution in designing and implementing a comprehensive
security and emergency management strategy that addresses the nuances unique to your campus environment, both internally
and externally.
The Three Phases of Guardian SafeSchool Consulting:
In Phase One, Security Program Assessment, Guardian SafeSchool consultants focus on auditing the school’s existing facilities,
operations, physical security measures, security and crisis procedures, and program implementation. The objective of the audit is
to assess the effectiveness of the current program, evaluate existing systems and crisis management structures, and identify
potential issues of concern.The focus in Phase One is on risk evaluation and security program design, physical security assessment
and guidance, procedural evaluation, forseeability issues and liability mitigation.
During Phase Two, Improvement of Security and Emergency Procedures, Guardian SafeSchool consultants begin working
in cooperation with designated staff to rewrite procedures as necessary and reformat emergency procedures manuals. Activities
undertaken in this phase include restructuring crisis teams and task teams, creating redundancy that didn’t exist, designing improved
structures for reporting emergencies, redesigning policies and procedures for better performance and organization, and preparing
written design criteria to aid in facility construction improvements.
In Phase Three, Staff and Faculty Training, after the school’s essential policies and procedures are complete and approved,
Guardian SafeSchool consultants will schedule a date for on-site staff and faculty training.Training will include a two-hour session
to train faculty on critical protocols (repeated as necessary for convenience of staff scheduling) and a separate training session to
instruct crisis team members on more complex details of the improved procedures (e.g., reunification, improved bomb threat plan,
etc.). Upon completion of the project, our consultants will provide copies of all materials created to support the project in editable
format for long term use.
In response to the public need for an effective strategy for reducing
the risk of school violence, Critical Intervention Services (CIS) and its
sister company, the S2 Institute, launched the Guardian SafeSchool
Program in 2013 as a comprehensive and effective security program
model for protecting students against violence. The uniquely
integrated and comprehensive nature of the program has drawn
national-level recognition from the criminal justice and school safety
community. The program has been peer reviewed and endorsed by
John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best
practices and was adopted in 2014 for training the Newtown Public
School District’s new security force in Sandy Hook, CT.
Designed as a holistic and integrated system, the Guardian
SafeSchool Program significantly reduces risk by striving to prevent
violent acts. And, in the event of such an act, the program reduces
the level of damage that can occur through a set of proven protocols
created to put student safety first.
Among its many benefits,The Guardian SafeSchool Program enables
educators to educate and devote their resources to teaching their
students without having to act as security professionals. And, most
importantly, its unique approach to security implementation
promotes a positive school climate and culture.
The Guardian SafeSchool Approach
The protective strategy behind the Guardian SafeSchool Program
involves a complex combination of risk mitigation and protective
design concepts. It is an integrated program that employs a multi-
layered strategy to reduce risk by preventing acts of violence and
mitigating the potential impact of events through effective
preparation and response.
Because the consequences of violent occurrences in schools are
typically catastrophic, the Guardian SafeSchool Program focuses
heavily on proactive security measures aimed at reducing threat and
vulnerability to curtail the likelihood of a severe event. Proactive
measures include reinforcement of a positive school climate and
culture, creating strong bonds between staff and students, threat
recognition and assessment, access control and physical security.
If an attack does occur, mitigating measures must be implemented
swiftly. Along with proactive measures, the Guardian SafeSchool
Program integrates reactive preparations essential to lessening the
impact of an event. These mitigating measures include detect and
delay strategies, effective lockdown or escape procedures, reliable
and redundant emergency communications, rapid response, and
effective emergency protocols and preparation. Together, these
approaches work to effectively manage risk and allow students,
teachers, and parents to focus on education with peace of mind.
For more detailed information about the risk management strategy and principles
behind the Guardian SafeSchool model, ask us for a copy of the Guardian
SafeSchool Strategy Monograph.
A National Model for School Protection
Although the Guardian SafeSchool Program was only launched in
2013, the uniquely integrated and comprehensive nature of the
program has already drawn national-level interest and recognition
from the criminal justice and school safety community. In May, 2014,
the Guardian SafeShcool Program was peer reviewed and endorsed
by the prestigious John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model
for national best practices.
Speaking of the program’s objective and its potential to “halt the
chaos,” lead investigator of the study, Dr. Charles P. Nemeth, states
“Comparatively, the CIS [Guardian SafeSchool] program has few if
any rivals in the delivery of school safety and security. As already
observed, it is a program that relies more on the preventative than
the reactive and it is unusually instinctual about its capacity to ferret
out wrongdoers before the die is cast.”
With the CIS/S2 model as a national certification program, Dr.
Nemeth concludes in his investigation, “The chances for success in
securing the school environment have likely never been more
remarkable.”
Contact us for a copy of the 2014 Peer Review Report by John Jay College of
Criminal Justice.
s long as there are individuals who seek to terrorize and harm
the most innocent amongst us, there will be a need for effective
security measures to protect our schools while simultaneously
fostering an atmosphere that enables education to take place.
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4. “The quality of [CIS'] work in the Guardian Program at Shorecrest has made our
school the envy of any administrator that has come to observe the program...The
program has standards that exceed any school program I have witnessed in my
43-year career as an educator and accreditation leader for AdvancEd, Southern
Association of Independent Schools, or Florida Council of Independent Schools...I
give my highest recommendation to the Guardian SafeSchool Program.”
Michael A. Murphy
Headmaster
“The Guardian SafeSchool Program is the most
comprehensive and structured program that I
have seen on this subject, authoritative and
extensively researched.”
Al Perotti, Jr.
Major (Ret.)
School Security Evaluation, Improvement and Training
As a Guardian SafeSchool client, our expert consultants can assist your institution in designing and implementing a comprehensive
security and emergency management strategy that addresses the nuances unique to your campus environment, both internally
and externally.
The Three Phases of Guardian SafeSchool Consulting:
In Phase One, Security Program Assessment, Guardian SafeSchool consultants focus on auditing the school’s existing facilities,
operations, physical security measures, security and crisis procedures, and program implementation. The objective of the audit is
to assess the effectiveness of the current program, evaluate existing systems and crisis management structures, and identify
potential issues of concern.The focus in Phase One is on risk evaluation and security program design, physical security assessment
and guidance, procedural evaluation, forseeability issues and liability mitigation.
During Phase Two, Improvement of Security and Emergency Procedures, Guardian SafeSchool consultants begin working
in cooperation with designated staff to rewrite procedures as necessary and reformat emergency procedures manuals. Activities
undertaken in this phase include restructuring crisis teams and task teams, creating redundancy that didn’t exist, designing improved
structures for reporting emergencies, redesigning policies and procedures for better performance and organization, and preparing
written design criteria to aid in facility construction improvements.
In Phase Three, Staff and Faculty Training, after the school’s essential policies and procedures are complete and approved,
Guardian SafeSchool consultants will schedule a date for on-site staff and faculty training.Training will include a two-hour session
to train faculty on critical protocols (repeated as necessary for convenience of staff scheduling) and a separate training session to
instruct crisis team members on more complex details of the improved procedures (e.g., reunification, improved bomb threat plan,
etc.). Upon completion of the project, our consultants will provide copies of all materials created to support the project in editable
format for long term use.
In response to the public need for an effective strategy for reducing
the risk of school violence, Critical Intervention Services (CIS) and its
sister company, the S2 Institute, launched the Guardian SafeSchool
Program in 2013 as a comprehensive and effective security program
model for protecting students against violence. The uniquely
integrated and comprehensive nature of the program has drawn
national-level recognition from the criminal justice and school safety
community. The program has been peer reviewed and endorsed by
John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best
practices and was adopted in 2014 for training the Newtown Public
School District’s new security force in Sandy Hook, CT.
Designed as a holistic and integrated system, the Guardian
SafeSchool Program significantly reduces risk by striving to prevent
violent acts. And, in the event of such an act, the program reduces
the level of damage that can occur through a set of proven protocols
created to put student safety first.
Among its many benefits,The Guardian SafeSchool Program enables
educators to educate and devote their resources to teaching their
students without having to act as security professionals. And, most
importantly, its unique approach to security implementation
promotes a positive school climate and culture.
The Guardian SafeSchool Approach
The protective strategy behind the Guardian SafeSchool Program
involves a complex combination of risk mitigation and protective
design concepts. It is an integrated program that employs a multi-
layered strategy to reduce risk by preventing acts of violence and
mitigating the potential impact of events through effective
preparation and response.
Because the consequences of violent occurrences in schools are
typically catastrophic, the Guardian SafeSchool Program focuses
heavily on proactive security measures aimed at reducing threat and
vulnerability to curtail the likelihood of a severe event. Proactive
measures include reinforcement of a positive school climate and
culture, creating strong bonds between staff and students, threat
recognition and assessment, access control and physical security.
If an attack does occur, mitigating measures must be implemented
swiftly. Along with proactive measures, the Guardian SafeSchool
Program integrates reactive preparations essential to lessening the
impact of an event. These mitigating measures include detect and
delay strategies, effective lockdown or escape procedures, reliable
and redundant emergency communications, rapid response, and
effective emergency protocols and preparation. Together, these
approaches work to effectively manage risk and allow students,
teachers, and parents to focus on education with peace of mind.
For more detailed information about the risk management strategy and principles
behind the Guardian SafeSchool model, ask us for a copy of the Guardian
SafeSchool Strategy Monograph.
A National Model for School Protection
Although the Guardian SafeSchool Program was only launched in
2013, the uniquely integrated and comprehensive nature of the
program has already drawn national-level interest and recognition
from the criminal justice and school safety community. In May, 2014,
the Guardian SafeShcool Program was peer reviewed and endorsed
by the prestigious John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model
for national best practices.
Speaking of the program’s objective and its potential to “halt the
chaos,” lead investigator of the study, Dr. Charles P. Nemeth, states
“Comparatively, the CIS [Guardian SafeSchool] program has few if
any rivals in the delivery of school safety and security. As already
observed, it is a program that relies more on the preventative than
the reactive and it is unusually instinctual about its capacity to ferret
out wrongdoers before the die is cast.”
With the CIS/S2 model as a national certification program, Dr.
Nemeth concludes in his investigation, “The chances for success in
securing the school environment have likely never been more
remarkable.”
Contact us for a copy of the 2014 Peer Review Report by John Jay College of
Criminal Justice.
s long as there are individuals who seek to terrorize and harm
the most innocent amongst us, there will be a need for effective
security measures to protect our schools while simultaneously
fostering an atmosphere that enables education to take place.
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5. Endorsed by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best practices,*
this comprehensive and effective security program will protect your students, faculty and
administrators while ensuring a positive school climate and culture.
Improving education through improving safety and security
Threat Assessment and Management Planning
As spotlighted by the US Secret Service's Safe School Initiative in 2002, most acts of
school violence by juvenile perpetrators are precipitated by communications or behavior
that, if properly recognized and assessed, can indicate a potential threat. In these
circumstances, effective recognition of potential threats can facilitate intervention before
crisis occurs.
To assist schools in recognizing and responding to threatening situations before they
evolve, the S2 Institute can assist in the development of a School Threat Assessment
System (STAS). Establishing the program involves authoring the STAS plan and support
media, organizing and training the STAS team members, and providing expert support
on implementation.
New Facility Design and Security Planning
One of the most common mistakes made in the design and construction of schools is
failing to fully account for security and emergency response. Establishing proper security
design criteria and specifications in the earliest phases of architectural design will
maximize your investment and provide the best opportunity to avoid mistakes that are
often difficult, if not impossible to correct later.
When engaged as consultants in the early phases of new school design, CIS assists
architects and facility planners using the principles of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) and Physical Protection System (PPS) analysis tools to
aid architects in designing effective physical security while simultaneously creating an
aesthetic environment that promotes learning and positive community interaction.
Guardian SafeSchool Security Officer Training
In response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown Public Schools
turned to S2 in 2014 to assist in training the district's new security force using the
Guardian SafeSchool model.
S2 Guardian SafeSchool consultants can assist you in maximizing the capabilities of
your on-site security and School Resource Officers (SROs) by training and certifying them
as Guardian School Protection Officers. Some of the topics covered in the 3-Day
Guardian SafeSchool Officer Certification Course include:
v Dynamics of School Violence
v Principles of Risk Management and School Security
v Laws and Liabilities
v Role of Security in Reinforcing School Climate and Culture
v Juvenile Psychology and Youth Social Dynamics and Problems
v Dynamics of Youth Substance Abuse
v Threat Assessment and Management
v Access Control, Physical Security, and Intrusion Response
v Emergency Response (Bomb Threats, Hostage Situations, Reunification, etc.)
As opposed to most police SRO programs, the Guardian SafeSchool Program places
significant emphasis on interpersonal communications and network building within the
school community to proactively identify and de-escalate problems and reinforce
positive school climate and culture.This distinction is highlighted well in the 2013 peer
review report by John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
About Critical Intervention Services
Founded in 1992, CIS is an industry leader in developing and instituting innovative and effective solutions for
security-related challenges, especially those in complex risk environments.
The Guardian SafeSchool Program is one example of the type of innovative and effective solutions that has
earned CIS worldwide recognition from clients, news media, and academic research institutions. Following are
some other highlights of our accomplishments over the past 22 years.
*As reported in a May 2014 John Jay College of Criminal Justice publication, Lead Investigator: Charles P. Nemeth JD, PhD,
LL.M, Chair and Professor, Security, Fire and Emergency Management Director of Center for Private Security and Safety
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
13777 Belcher Road South • Largo, Florida 33771
Telephone: (727) 461-0066 | Email: info@s2institute.com
www.s2institute.com
v
v
v
v
v
v
About The S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
The S2 Institute is a sister company of Critical Intervention Services. As the training and consulting arm of the KKP
Security Group, S2 is the standard-bearer for consulting solutions related to methodology developed by CIS.
Since 1998, the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute has trained thousands of security, intelligence, and law enforcement
professionals in critical public safety topics. With a staff of world-class instructors, S2 has earned a reputation as one
of the world’s premier sources for security and public safety training.
We provide traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training at our three school locations in Florida (Largo,
Tampa, and Orlando) and public seminar venues throughout the world. Through our sister company, the S2 Online
Academy, we also deliver high quality distance education to students unable to attend live courses.
In addition to our schedule of public courses, the S2 Institute has conducted hundreds of mobile training team missions,
consulting projects, and private training courses for clients worldwide. Some examples of our clients include Iraqi
Ministry of Interior, European ExternalAction Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Organization for Security & Cooperation
in Europe, US Capitol Police, US Central Command, US Department of Justice, and US Special Operations Command.
In the early 1990’s, CIS pioneered a unique methodology for protecting communities. The success of the program in reducing crime
and increasing community quality of life has been extensively documented by police, news media, and academic institutions and is
the central theme of two criminal justice textbooks.
In 2004, CIS created the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) division for the specialized mission of protecting domestic critical infrastructure.
In 2005, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) hailed the ATO Division as “…a model for critical infrastructure protection.”
As experts in the field of managing targeted violence risks, CIS has provided protection for numerous high profile individuals including
a diverse range of political figures, executives, and entertainers.
CIS subject matter experts provide training around the world on matters related to security and managing risks of targeted violence.
The success of CIS's unique and innovative approaches to security problems have gained us worldwide recognition through media
outlets worldwide. CIS staff members also frequently provide expert commentary for news organizations and expert witness testimony
on matters related to school security, urban crime, targeted violence, and terrorism.
CIS’ unique methods and operational philosophy has been studied and recognized by numerous criminal justice and government
“think tanks” such as the Independent Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and the US GAO. Multiple CIS and S2 staff
members are also advisory board members and instructors for multiple universities.
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6. Endorsed by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a model for national best practices,*
this comprehensive and effective security program will protect your students, faculty and
administrators while ensuring a positive school climate and culture.
Improving education through improving safety and security
Threat Assessment and Management Planning
As spotlighted by the US Secret Service's Safe School Initiative in 2002, most acts of
school violence by juvenile perpetrators are precipitated by communications or behavior
that, if properly recognized and assessed, can indicate a potential threat. In these
circumstances, effective recognition of potential threats can facilitate intervention before
crisis occurs.
To assist schools in recognizing and responding to threatening situations before they
evolve, the S2 Institute can assist in the development of a School Threat Assessment
System (STAS). Establishing the program involves authoring the STAS plan and support
media, organizing and training the STAS team members, and providing expert support
on implementation.
New Facility Design and Security Planning
One of the most common mistakes made in the design and construction of schools is
failing to fully account for security and emergency response. Establishing proper security
design criteria and specifications in the earliest phases of architectural design will
maximize your investment and provide the best opportunity to avoid mistakes that are
often difficult, if not impossible to correct later.
When engaged as consultants in the early phases of new school design, CIS assists
architects and facility planners using the principles of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) and Physical Protection System (PPS) analysis tools to
aid architects in designing effective physical security while simultaneously creating an
aesthetic environment that promotes learning and positive community interaction.
Guardian SafeSchool Security Officer Training
In response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown Public Schools
turned to S2 in 2014 to assist in training the district's new security force using the
Guardian SafeSchool model.
S2 Guardian SafeSchool consultants can assist you in maximizing the capabilities of
your on-site security and School Resource Officers (SROs) by training and certifying them
as Guardian School Protection Officers. Some of the topics covered in the 3-Day
Guardian SafeSchool Officer Certification Course include:
v Dynamics of School Violence
v Principles of Risk Management and School Security
v Laws and Liabilities
v Role of Security in Reinforcing School Climate and Culture
v Juvenile Psychology and Youth Social Dynamics and Problems
v Dynamics of Youth Substance Abuse
v Threat Assessment and Management
v Access Control, Physical Security, and Intrusion Response
v Emergency Response (Bomb Threats, Hostage Situations, Reunification, etc.)
As opposed to most police SRO programs, the Guardian SafeSchool Program places
significant emphasis on interpersonal communications and network building within the
school community to proactively identify and de-escalate problems and reinforce
positive school climate and culture.This distinction is highlighted well in the 2013 peer
review report by John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
About Critical Intervention Services
Founded in 1992, CIS is an industry leader in developing and instituting innovative and effective solutions for
security-related challenges, especially those in complex risk environments.
The Guardian SafeSchool Program is one example of the type of innovative and effective solutions that has
earned CIS worldwide recognition from clients, news media, and academic research institutions. Following are
some other highlights of our accomplishments over the past 22 years.
*As reported in a May 2014 John Jay College of Criminal Justice publication, Lead Investigator: Charles P. Nemeth JD, PhD,
LL.M, Chair and Professor, Security, Fire and Emergency Management Director of Center for Private Security and Safety
S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
13777 Belcher Road South • Largo, Florida 33771
Telephone: (727) 461-0066 | Email: info@s2institute.com
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About The S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute
The S2 Institute is a sister company of Critical Intervention Services. As the training and consulting arm of the KKP
Security Group, S2 is the standard-bearer for consulting solutions related to methodology developed by CIS.
Since 1998, the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute has trained thousands of security, intelligence, and law enforcement
professionals in critical public safety topics. With a staff of world-class instructors, S2 has earned a reputation as one
of the world’s premier sources for security and public safety training.
We provide traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training at our three school locations in Florida (Largo,
Tampa, and Orlando) and public seminar venues throughout the world. Through our sister company, the S2 Online
Academy, we also deliver high quality distance education to students unable to attend live courses.
In addition to our schedule of public courses, the S2 Institute has conducted hundreds of mobile training team missions,
consulting projects, and private training courses for clients worldwide. Some examples of our clients include Iraqi
Ministry of Interior, European ExternalAction Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Organization for Security & Cooperation
in Europe, US Capitol Police, US Central Command, US Department of Justice, and US Special Operations Command.
In the early 1990’s, CIS pioneered a unique methodology for protecting communities. The success of the program in reducing crime
and increasing community quality of life has been extensively documented by police, news media, and academic institutions and is
the central theme of two criminal justice textbooks.
In 2004, CIS created the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) division for the specialized mission of protecting domestic critical infrastructure.
In 2005, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) hailed the ATO Division as “…a model for critical infrastructure protection.”
As experts in the field of managing targeted violence risks, CIS has provided protection for numerous high profile individuals including
a diverse range of political figures, executives, and entertainers.
CIS subject matter experts provide training around the world on matters related to security and managing risks of targeted violence.
The success of CIS's unique and innovative approaches to security problems have gained us worldwide recognition through media
outlets worldwide. CIS staff members also frequently provide expert commentary for news organizations and expert witness testimony
on matters related to school security, urban crime, targeted violence, and terrorism.
CIS’ unique methods and operational philosophy has been studied and recognized by numerous criminal justice and government
“think tanks” such as the Independent Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and the US GAO. Multiple CIS and S2 staff
members are also advisory board members and instructors for multiple universities.
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