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November 29 2021

Prescription Drug Safety for K-12 Schools

Prescription Drug Safety for K-12 Schools Prescription drug abuse has been a problem in the United States for years, but it doesn’t just impact adults. Teens have also been widely affected by the increased misuse of prescription medications, leading prescription…

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November 15 2021

Webinar Recap: Connecting the Dots Between Student Mental Health…

In October 2021, the Vector Solutions K-12 Education team hosted a webinar titled Connecting the Dots Between Student Mental Health and School Safety with Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough and Dr. Amy Grosso from Round Rock ISD about the district’s innovative model…

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November 10 2021

Reflecting on the Rigby Middle School Shooting: 7 Lessons…

Reviewing the After-Action Report Following the Rigby Middle School Shooting In early May 2021, a sixth-grader opened fire at Rigby Middle School in Rigby, Idaho. Luckily, there were no casualties from the attack, and all victims physically recovered. As mandated…

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November 3 2021

Customer Spotlight: Teacher Saves Son’s Life

Teacher Saves Son’s Life After Watching CPR Course Marlboro County School District serves over 4,100 students in rural South Carolina. In 2018 the district implemented the Vector Training System (formerly SafeSchools) for their staff safety and compliance training for over…

Webinars
November 3 2021

Community-Sourced Risk Research & Best Practices (Hosted by RIMS)

WEBINAR RECORDING Webinar Overview Community-Sourced Risk Research & Best Practices Presented Live on Thursday, October 21, at 1pm EST | 10am PST  In recent years, mobile safety and security platforms have become increasingly common across institutions and organizations of all…

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October 14 2021

New Clemson Study: School Shooters and History of Social…

A Clemson University study recently published in the Journal of Social Psychology compared the attributes of 57 K-12 campus shootings, 24 college shootings, and 77 mass shootings that have happened since 2001. The goal was to determine if there was…

Webinars
October 6 2021

Connecting the Dots Between Student Mental Health and School…

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Connecting the Dots Between Student Mental Health and School Safety Webinar Overview ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Students are more likely to die by suicide than by homicide, yet schools mostly focus on the safety of students concerning outside threats. The…

Whitepapers & Guides
September 29 2021

Infographic: Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence Awareness Infographic Download the “Stand Up Against Domestic Violence” infographic to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence.

Press Releases
September 23 2021

Vector Solutions Adds Silent Panic Alarm Feature to LiveSafe…

New Feature Allows Staff and Students to Report Emergencies Directly to Law Enforcement and Helps Schools Meet the Recommendations in Alyssa’s Law Tampa, FL – September 23, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June…

Press Releases
September 22 2021

Vector EHS Management Named Best Safety Management Software of…

Tampa, FL – September 22, 2021 – Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has announced Vector Solutions’ Vector EHS Management, formerly IndustrySafe, among the best safety management software of 2021. Research experts…

Whitepapers & Guides
September 17 2021

Infographic: Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Infographic Download the “Build Awareness for Mental Health Care and Protection” infographic to learn about the prevalence of mental health concerns and their repercussions.

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September 9 2021

Safer, Smarter, Better: A Day In The Life Of…

Connecting Content & Technology to Improve Safety and Performance When it comes to providing the right information at the right time, few industries are as critical as law enforcement. Even outside of the high-stakes situations that law enforcement officers find…

In The News
September 9 2021

As Seen in Govtech Biz: Vector Solutions Buys Public…

Vector Solutions, the leading provider of software solutions designed to optimize operational readiness, workforce management, and risk mitigation for critical industries, has expanded its services through the acquisition of Indiana-based software company, Envisage Technologies. As the latest in a series…

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September 8 2021

The 5 Costliest Risks Facing the Utility Industry

The U.S. utility industry has a market capitalization of over $1.5 trillion and employs over 500,000 workers. For utility companies to maintain long-term business success and protect their workforces and operations, it’s important to remain aware and responsive to industry-wide…

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September 3 2021

Raise Awareness in Your Organization this National Preparedness Month…

Workplace safety is a top priority – and this requires preparation. National Preparedness Month, which occurs each September, is a great time to remind your employees of emergency information and best practices. Here, we provide an overview of National Preparedness…