The KCSS Resource Center locates and evaluates information regarding school safety practices from KCSS research, national databases, the Internet, education journals and other resources to keep the KCSS and the citizens of Kentucky on top of current information and trends.
Various handouts, reports and links are provided below assisting interested school personnel, law enforcement officers and school safety conscious community members.
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Safety on KET
Renee Shaw and guests discuss school safety. Scheduled guests: State Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville, chair of the Senate Education Committee and co-chair of the School Safety Working Group in the Kentucky Legislature; State Sen. Reggie Thomas, D-Lexington, Senate Education Committee member; Dr. Joe Bargione, retired school psychologist from Jefferson County Public Schools; and Jon Akers, executive director for the Kentucky Center for School Safety.
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On Wednesday, March 27, Governor Matt Bevin ceremoniously signed Senate Bill 1, also known as the School Safety and Resiliency Act, into law.
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Active Shooter Training Video
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has officially released the Active Shooter Training video as required by Senate Bill 1. Please see the link below to access this required training video. Please be reminded that any staff member (certified, classified or paraprofessional) who will have contact with students must view this video/training. For more information contact
Ben Wilcox, School Security Marshal, DOCJT
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Click here to read letter from Ben Wilcox
Current resources distributed to districts during aftermath of school tragedies
Administrators' Resources: How Can Schools Cope with Tragedy? School Social Work Association of America - Resources to assist in working with students, schools, families and communities following a heartbreaking event. Also included materials helpful for crisis response planning and prevention as well as links to numerous organizations that can also provide help.
Helping Kids During Crisis American School Counselor Association - Many resources are listed to help during a crisis - websites, webinars, sample documents, publications, etc.
Timeline of Dates for Implementation of Senate Bill 1
Incident Report form - for planning purposes: