WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Integrated security solutions provider Security 101 recently announced the launch of Safe Learning 101, a new program developed in collaboration with nationally recognized school security expert Wayne Black.
Safe Learning 101 “brings together unmatched consulting expertise and the ability to design, implement and support proactive security strategies and modern infrastructure, establishing the first program of its kind to formally unite an independent school security authority with a nationally scaled integrator,” according to the company announcement.
Black has conducted hundreds of school security evaluations across the country, authored School (IN)Security and served as an expert in several high-profile school violence cases, including Parkland and Uvalde. His firm, Wayne Black & Associates, advises school systems, law firms, law enforcement agencies and public sector leaders on threat assessment, risk mitigation and emergency preparedness.
“There are many reasons children get hurt in schools, but there is not one good reason,” says Black in the Security 101 announcement. “With the Safe Learning 101 approach, we give schools a clear, independent path forward, identifying risks, prioritizing what matters most and implementing practical steps that prevent violence before it happens.”
What Are the Details of Safe Learning 101?
Safe Learning 101 “supports schools at every stage of their security maturity, from those with minimal infrastructure or limited budgets to districts seeking modernization, proactive tools or system consolidation,” according to the announcement. The program “creates an expert-guided security framework that helps schools identify vulnerabilities and implement practical improvements before incidents occur.”
The Safe Learning 101 program provides a unified, consultative experience by combining:
- Strategic planning tailored to each school’s environment, culture and resource constraints
- Technology design and deployment delivered by Security 101’s nationwide engineering and integration teams
- Grant preparation and RFP development support, helping schools secure critical funding
Security 101 then designs, installs and supports the integrated security systems “that bring the consultant’s recommendations to life,” according to the joint announcement.
This approach “ensures schools not only understand their risks, but have clear, scalable pathways to strengthen safety, reduce liability and help prevent incidents before they occur,” the announcement says.
What’s Next for Security 101?
Safe Learning 101 is the first launch of Safe Systems 101, Security 101’s new program designed to scale independently led, vertically tailored security initiatives across multiple industries.
While Safe Learning 101 is the flagship program, Security 101 plans to expand the Safe Systems 101 framework into additional sectors where organizations face rising operational risk, tightening compliance requirements and a growing need for strategic security partnerships. These include healthcare, government, multifamily environments and other high-risk or highly regulated verticals.
“This program reflects exactly who we are today,” says Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101, in the announcement. “We’re combining the national reach and technical capability of a major integrator with the flexibility, personalization and concierge-level service that sets us apart. Safe Learning 101 gives schools a trusted, independent foundation to build on, and the ability to take immediate steps toward a safer environment.”
Security 101 has 60 locations across the U.S.
“Our local presence matters,” says Daly. “Schools get the assurance of a national partner combined with the accountability of a local team. The combination is rare in our industry, and it’s why Safe Learning 101 is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful, immediate impact.”
