Security Heroes

When a crisis hits an educational institution, we aren't measuring response times in minutes—we are measuring them in seconds.
In this episode of Security Heroes, we sit down with Lori Alhadeff, a Broward County School Board Member and the founder of Make Our Schools Safe. Following the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Alyssa, in the Parkland tragedy, Lori chose to turn unimaginable grief into a national security movement.
Lori shares her relentless journey to pass Alyssa’s Law, a critical piece of legislation mandating silent panic technology in classrooms across the country. We dive deep into the stark reality of modern school security infrastructure, the necessity of cutting out the middleman in emergency communication, and what it truly means to lead with purpose when the stakes are survival.
"The faster we can get help on the scene, the more lives we will save." ⏱️
Tune in to hear how one mother’s resilience is building a proactive shield to protect millions of students and educators nationwide.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone sits down with Andrew Pollack, who turned the devastating loss of his daughter in the 2018 Parkland shooting into a relentless national mission. Andrew pulls back the curtain on his work with the Federal School Safety Commission and explains why the current security landscape is still leaving schools vulnerable.We discuss:The emotional spark that led to his national advocacy.Why "response time" is the most critical metric in a crisis.The gap between police capabilities and classroom realities.What it takes to build a culture of accountability in school districts. #SchoolSafety #SecurityHeroes #ParklandStrong #SchoolSecurity #PublicSafety #K12 #CrisisManagement #AndrewPollack

It Matters What You Let In.
In this episode of Security Heroes, we sit down with Raymond Martinez, CHPA, a seasoned security leader with over 20 years of experience protecting high-stakes healthcare environments.
For years, the industry has been sold "the next best thing since sliced bread"—security systems that promise total protection but fail to catch the "small edge" items that pose the biggest risks. Raymond pulls back the curtain on why these legacy failures are more than just technical glitches—they are a direct hit to a Security Director's professional credibility.
We dive into:
The "Sliced Bread" Trap: Why flashy marketing doesn't equal real-world safety.

The Cost of a Miss: How one undetected object can destroy years of built-up trust.

The Athena Advantage: How streamlined analytics and total scrutiny are changing the game for security teams.

Plug-and-Play Safety: Transitioning from manual, error-prone reporting to automated, instant intelligence.

Whether you're managing a hospital, a school, or a corporate campus, this episode is a masterclass in why you can’t afford to settle for the illusion of security.
Watch/Listen now to learn why scrutiny is the only path to true safety.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Jason Stoddard, Director of Safety for Charles County Public Schools. Jason previously spent two decades as a police officer in the Charles County Sheriff's Office, and is the current President of the National Council of School Safety Directors.Join them as they: * Emphasize the distinction between mass shootings and community-based violence* Address the value and limitations of behavioral threat assessments* Enumerate the reasons why K-12 school shootings have fallen even as higher ed shootings have risen* Explore the various types of security technology and differences in implementation* Discuss the importance of managing public expectations for security technology* Explain why school security directors should be the ones on camera talking about securityAnd much more!

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Cranbrook Educational Community's Director of Security Christopher Furlong. Christopher was previously a police officer with the Chicago Police Department and Bloomfield Hills Public Safety, and is currently Chair of Development for the National Council of School Safety Directors.Join them as they: * Explain why community buy-in is essential for successful security* Share Cranbrook's success with Behavioral Threat Assessment Management* Address the "pathway to violence" and how to disrupt it* Explore the importance of common security terminology across schools* Lay out the reasons for a Visitor Management System* Discuss the benefits of networking with other school security directorsAnd much more!