The NFHS Podcast
Welcome to the official podcast of the NFHS! This podcast aims to provide insight, education, and resources to everyone involved in the high school activities setting. Listen as individuals from the NFHS and around the world share their stories and wisdom about topics like performing arts, women's leadership, and more!
The NFHS Podcast
The Ins and Outs of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) with Eric Arnold, Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute at Western Illinois University
Host Ken Burke is joined by Eric Arnold, Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Executive Institute at Western Illinois University. As someone who has so much experience with emergency action plans and campus safety, there are few people that know more than Eric on these issues and topics.
Throughout this conversation, Eric shares stories, lessons-learned, and strategies that could help substantially in ensuring campus and event safety, no matter the location or size. Listen now and hear more about:
- Developing and implementing emergency action plans
- Initial steps he would suggest to administrators and event coordinators
- The most effective strategies he has implemented or observed
- Success stories of interventions or programs that significantly improved security
- Challenges that have emerged in the realm of school safety with the rise of digital platforms and social media