Two Leaders in K-12 Space Form New
Collaboration, Connecting Efforts to Help Make Schools Safer
Together
CARMEL,
Ind., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US,
a leading security products and solutions provider, is now a
Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, which operates
programs for schools' crisis response. Partnering with The "I Love
U Guys" Foundation reflects Allegion's ongoing efforts to drive
productive conversations on school security and support
organizations that are advocating for safer students, every
day.
As a company that has a mission of pioneering safety, Allegion
has sustained a long-term focus on sharing best practices in K-12
safety and security, with a sincere goal of promoting positive
changes in school environments. One recent example of these efforts
is the company's new "The Changing Face of School Security"
podcast, where Allegion brings together industry experts, community
leaders, non-profit organizations, law enforcement and educational
professionals to foster meaningful dialogue on the topic.
The "I Love U Guys" Foundation similarly fosters dialogue and
programs in safety, preparedness and reunification in schools. This
organization was started in 2006 by Ellen
and John-Michael Keyes following a school shooting that took
the life of their daughter, Emily. On that day, Emily sent two text
messages – one to her mother, "I love u guys. K" and to her father,
"I love you guys." The Foundation's programs for crisis response,
the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and post-crisis
reunification, the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), are used in
more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies,
organizations and communities around the world.
"At The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation, we are strong advocates for
the ability to lock classroom doors from inside the classroom, as
the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission recommended in their Final
Report in 2015," said Carly Posey,
mission director for The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. "We are
proud to begin our collaboration with Allegion, who will help us
fulfill our mission. Allegion brings much more than their door
locks to our collective mission of school safety – it's clear
through their partnerships and industry participation that they are
authentically invested in helping communities create a safer school
environment."
Allegion joins as a Mission Partner for The "I Love U Guys"
Foundation, which goes beyond sponsorship or donations. The work
together leverages relationships, community, brand and expertise to
build stronger communities and schools through stronger
partnerships. Allegion's long-standing safe school efforts are also
rooted in collaboration with Safe and Sound Schools, Partner
Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
and the Security Industry Association (SIA).
"By supporting and working with non-profit organizations, the
security industry, manufacturers, educators, law enforcement and
community leaders, we can collectively develop comprehensive and
best practice solutions – but it takes a lot of authentic
collaboration to get there," said Ken
Cook, director of national school safety and advocacy,
Allegion US. "Our goal with our work in the K-12 space is to both
lend our support and leverage our expertise for good. We believe
that the meaningful relationships we're building with organizations
like The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation will ultimately have a positive
impact on students – helping them feel safer and enabling them to
learn and thrive."
For over a century, Allegion's renowned brands Schlage and Von
Duprin have been dedicated to securing educational facilities.
Building on this legacy, Allegion has prioritized the creation of
resources that promote security solutions based on best practices
recommended by past incident reports and credible sources like the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This approach results in
security solutions that align with the highest standards and are
designed to effectively address the evolving challenges faced by
educational institutions.
Another way Allegion is bringing its best practices-first
approach to life is by giving individual experts an open platform
for conversation – by way of Allegion's "Changing Face of School
Security" podcast. In its first few months, Allegion's Paul Timm, director of education safety, has
hosted more than 10 leading changemakers from across the field –
including John-Michael Keys, the
founder of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. All guests are focused
on learning and moving forward together, to make schools safe.
"We are aiming to go beyond facilities and locks to share
valuable advice and truly help the K-12 industry," said
Melany Whalin, marketing manager for
education, Allegion US. "One of Allegion's core values is centered
on serving others, and that forms the foundation of our approach to
school security – and explains why we are so invested in
establishing a safe environment for students."
To join the conversation with Allegion or partner together as a
part of schools' security advisors, visit Allegion's new K-12
website. To hear about the important work and ideas in the K-12
industry, listen to Allegion's podcast. Learn more about The "I
Love U Guys" Foundation at http://iloveuguys.org.
About Allegion™
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global
pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®,
Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing
on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures
people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses,
schools and institutions. For more, visit www.allegion.com.
About I Love U Guys Foundation
The "I Love U Guys"
Foundation was started in 2006 by Ellen and
John-Michael Keyes following a school shooting that took the
life of their daughter, Emily. On that day Emily sent two text
messages... One to her mother, Ellen, "I love u guys. K" and to her
father, John-Michael, "I love you guys."
Today, the Foundation is led and supported by survivors, family
members, first responders and community members with a vested
interest in safety, preparedness and reunification in schools.
The "I Love U Guys" Foundation's programs for crisis response,
the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and post-crisis
reunification, the Standard Reunification Method (SRM) are used in
more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies,
organizations and communities around the world. They are created
through the research-based practices of school administrators,
psychologists, public space safety practitioners, families, and
first responders. To learn more about The "I Love U Guys"
Foundation, visit www.iloveuguys.org.
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