National Safety Security Protection Association
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A leading authority in advancing safety, security, and protection standards across the education industry.
At the National Safety Security Protection Association (NSSPA), our mission is to enhance public safety and security practices through continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. We are committed to equipping our members with the latest knowledge, skills, and tools required to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of safety and security. Whether it’s through our comprehensive training programs, industry-leading certifications, or extensive networking opportunities, we strive to support our members in their pursuit of excellence.
Over the past five years, the National Safety Security Protection Association (NSSPA) has achieved significant milestones in enhancing school security and public safety. Our accomplishments include hosting educational summits on school security, conducting extensive research, and providing recommendations to state legislative teams. We have developed accreditation standards for active shooter training and security vulnerability assessments, published numerous studies, and established key definitions in the field. Our team of experts, specializing in areas such as active shooter response, physical security, counterterrorism, architecture, psychology, emergency preparedness and planning, and security technology, has been instrumental in driving these initiatives forward. We invite you to join us in our mission, where your experience and passion can contribute to our continued success.
According to 2016 data, there are 131,390 private and public schools in the United States, with 56 million students and 8 million staff members. The NSSPA is committed to supporting each and every one of you.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to keep our nation’s K-12 schools safe by providing education, information, research, accreditation, and guidance to our communities. The NSSPA utilizes a diverse group of experts and professionals from across the nation to help the public prevent, mitigate, prepare, and respond to, and recover from emergencies primarily in a K-12 environment.
Quick answers to questions you may have
At the National Safety Security Protection Association (NSSPA), we understand that school safety and security can be complex topics. Below, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions we receive, along with clear, concise answers to help you better understand our mission, services, and how we can support your efforts to create safer school environments.
The NSSPA is dedicated to enhancing safety and security within K-12 educational settings. We accomplish this by providing evidence-based solutions, hosting educational events, and offering expert guidance to schools, legislative teams, and safety professionals across the country.
We maintain our independence by not accepting corporate donations. All of our decisions and recommendations are based on extensive data, over 50 years of historical analysis, and the expertise of our dedicated volunteer professionals, ensuring our guidance is free from external influences.
Our resources and services are designed for a wide range of individuals and organizations, including educators, school administrators, law enforcement, government agencies, and private sector security professionals. Anyone involved in school safety can benefit from our expert-driven solutions and educational events.
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Unwavering Commitment to School Safety and Integrity
Commitment to Education
We offer various events that help educate and inform the user regarding safety & security in our schools. We are here to help you navigate through the sometime muddy waters of safety & security in the K-12 environment.
Evidence-Based Solutions
The NSSPA takes a proactive approach by analyzing past events and leveraging data to craft informed solutions. This focus on real-world incidents ensures our strategies are evidence-based and impactful.
Not Influenced by Corporate Decision Makers
We do not accept corporate donations at the NSSPA. Our goal is to stay neutral and free from influence by companies and special interest groups.
01. Expert-Driven Solutions
We fulfill our mission by harnessing the collective expertise of professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including Education, Law Enforcement, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Federal Government, Military, Mental Health, Fire/EMS, and the Private Sector. Our team’s comprehensive experience enables us to effectively address all potential threats to safety within the K-12 environment.
02. Integrity Through Independence
Every member of our organization is a dedicated volunteer. To maintain the integrity of our guidance, the NSSPA does not accept corporate donations, ensuring our recommendations are free from external influences. Our decisions are based on over 50 years of data and analytics combined with the expertise of our subject matter experts.
03. Evidence-Based Solutions Through Unbiased Research
Due to the lack of unified security standards and codes in the K-12 space, the NSSPA takes a proactive approach by studying, examining, and analyzing past events. By leveraging evidence-based data collection and a deep understanding of the history of school violence, we are able to craft solutions and training programs that are both informed and impactful. Our focus on intentionally studying past incidents ensures that our strategies are rooted in real-world scenarios, driving effective and evidence-based outcomes.
The Subject Matter Experts You Can Trust
We are a diverse group of professionals in Education, Law Enforcement, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities, Federal Government, Military, Mental Health, Fire/EMS, and the Private Sector. We are not influenced by any corporation and our entire staff is volunteer based.
The NSSPA organization is also on the National Founding Board for the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD).
