2026 Council Conference

Tuesday, October 20 · 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · Waller ISD ESC

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October 2019

Together
for Tomorrow.

School safety and security recommendations

PBK developed this whitepaper with more than 130 school police chiefs, law enforcement professionals, and members of the Texas School Safety and Security Council.

Explore the 32 practices →Read the whitepaper →

Students and staff in the open learning space at North Richland Middle School, Birdville ISD — **North Richland Middle School, Birdville ISD**Photography: Wade Griffith

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32 recommendations from the 2019 whitepaper.

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Data
Education statistics and historical school-violence data.
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Council
Council history, leadership, and founding participants.
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Best practices
32 recommendations covering facilities, law enforcement, and administration.
04
Preparedness
Campus scenarios, planning questions, and emergency exercises.
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Resources
School-safety organizations and source references.

PBK’s role

PBK formed the council in 2018 to develop school-safety recommendations with law enforcement professionals and educators.

This philanthropic initiative makes that work available to school districts and communities.

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