David Watson, director of safety and security in School District 49, in Peyton, Colo., highlights the importance of safety and security in school systems and shares some tactics for preventing potential threats. Watson gives a detailed rundown of all the measures his district uses to ensure a safe environment for everyone who is a part of the school community. This video showcases many products that provide security and wellbeing for its users, as well as the School Safety & Security Learning Lab, in its second iteration at AASA’s conference.

This video was produced by Bennett Songer at the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education in New Orleans, La.