Secured

On the latest episode of Secured, host Mike Matranga, CEO of M6Global Defense, welcomes Lori Downs and Chele Gillon from Barren County Public Schools. Downs and Gillon, who work as student assistance coordinator and lead counselor respectively, share insights into their proactive approach to school safety, highlighting the importance of behavioral assessments and building relationships with studen...

On the latest episode of Secured, host Mike Matranga, CEO of M6Global Defense, welcomes Lori Downs and Chele Gillon from Barren County Public Schools. Downs and Gillon, who work as student assistance coordinator and lead counselor respectively, share insights into their proactive approach to school safety, highlighting the importance of behavioral assessments and building relationships with studen...

In a recent excerpt from Secured, Mike Matranga highlights the importance of focusing on the "Three F's" in school security: foundation, framework, and finishes. Matranga compares security planning to building a house, stressing that many vendors at educational security conferences push unproven, flashy products—"finishes"—before addressing the foundational security needs. He warns schools not to...

In a recent Secured podcast episode, Mike Matranga discusses the limitations of School Resource Officers (SROs), emphasizing that while they can be great for building relationships and serving as a deterrent, they are inherently reactive. He highlights a recent incident where the presence of officers on campus did not stop a planned attack, underscoring that simply having SROs is not always enough...

In a recent Secured podcast episode, the discussion focused on Texas' House Bill 3, which claims to place an officer on every school campus. However, Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive point out that the bill is largely unfunded, forcing districts to file exemption letters if they can't afford to comply. This allows politicians to claim credit for school safety measures while leaving schools with the...

In this episode of The Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the increasing threat of a catastrophic event on American soil due to the current open borders policy and weak national leadership. The conversation touches on recent arrests of terrorists, the lack of accountability in releasing known threats back into the U.S., and concerns over how these vulnerabilities are bei...

In this episode of The Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the increasing threat of a catastrophic event on American soil due to the current open borders policy and weak national leadership. The conversation touches on recent arrests of terrorists, the lack of accountability in releasing known threats back into the U.S., and concerns over how these vulnerabilities are bei...

In the latest episode of The Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive explore the "perfect storm" of challenges brewing in America this year, with a sharp focus on the intersections of security, politics, and the consequences of mismanagement across the board. The hosts tackle everything from the rise in gun violence — with over 384 mass shootings in 2024 alone — to the failures of sc...

In the latest episode of The Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dive into the “perfect storm” brewing in 2024, where multiple crises and lapses in governance converge, fueling a sense of impending catastrophe. From the alarming rise in mass shootings—384 so far this year, averaging more than one per day—to significant underfunding in education, America appears ill-prepared to fa...

In the latest episode of The Secured Podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dive into the “perfect storm” brewing in 2024, where multiple crises and lapses in governance converge, fueling a sense of impending catastrophe. From the alarming rise in mass shootings—384 so far this year, averaging more than one per day—to significant underfunding in education, America appears ill-prepared to fa...

In this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive stress the importance of addressing the root causes of violence in schools. They argue that focusing solely on reactive measures, such as panic buttons and gunshot detection systems, is not enough to prevent tragedies like school shootings. Instead, they advocate for empowering the people who interact with students daily,...

In this episode of the Secured podcast, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive stress the importance of addressing the root causes of violence in schools. They argue that focusing solely on reactive measures, such as panic buttons and gunshot detection systems, is not enough to prevent tragedies like school shootings. Instead, they advocate for empowering the people who interact with students daily,...

In a recent episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive confronted the harsh realities of school safety, criticizing the continued reliance on ineffective solutions. They argue that despite the presence of School Resource Officers (SROs) in many schools, real safety requires more than just reactive responses. Matranga pointed out that, after countless school shootings since Columbine,...

In a recent episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive confronted the harsh realities of school safety, criticizing the continued reliance on ineffective solutions. They argue that despite the presence of School Resource Officers (SROs) in many schools, real safety requires more than just reactive responses. Matranga pointed out that, after countless school shootings since Columbine,...

In a candid conversation on Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dissected the ongoing misconceptions around school safety, focusing on the role of School Resource Officers (SROs) and the false sense of security their presence can create. Following yet another tragic school shooting, where two SROs were present but unable to prevent the attack, the hosts emphasized that SROs, while import...

In a candid conversation on Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive dissected the ongoing misconceptions around school safety, focusing on the role of School Resource Officers (SROs) and the false sense of security their presence can create. Following yet another tragic school shooting, where two SROs were present but unable to prevent the attack, the hosts emphasized that SROs, while import...

In the latest episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the importance of eliminating "targets of opportunity" in school safety. Attackers often exploit gaps in basic security protocols, such as unlocked doors and unmonitored entry points, which leave students and staff vulnerable. Matranga emphasized that failing to reduce these vulnerabilities opens schools up to significa...

In the latest episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive discuss the importance of eliminating "targets of opportunity" in school safety. Attackers often exploit gaps in basic security protocols, such as unlocked doors and unmonitored entry points, which leave students and staff vulnerable. Matranga emphasized that failing to reduce these vulnerabilities opens schools up to significa...

In the latest episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive addressed yet another tragic school shooting, this time at Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4, 2024. The devastating incident claimed the lives of two students and two staff members, while nine others were wounded, marking another day of sorrow and loss for the community. Matranga and Monsive reflected on the conti...

In the latest episode of Secured, hosts Mike Matranga and Mike Monsive addressed yet another tragic school shooting, this time at Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4, 2024. The devastating incident claimed the lives of two students and two staff members, while nine others were wounded, marking another day of sorrow and loss for the community. Matranga and Monsive reflected on the conti...

In a recent episode of Secured, host Mike Matranga expressed frustration over the priorities of American politicians in the wake of yet another tragic school shooting, this time at Appalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Matranga delivered an unscripted and heartfelt message to his listeners, questioning why the protection of American children in schools is not being prioritized over the billio...

In a recent discussion, the effectiveness of current school security measures was called into question, with a particular focus on the push for silent panic alarms as a solution to prevent tragedies like those at Columbine, Sandy Hook, and Parkland. The conversation began by revisiting some of the most tragic school shootings in recent history, including the Amish schoolhouse shooting in Pennsylva...

In a powerful soundbite from a recent Secured episode, the critical importance of acting on actionable intelligence in school safety was emphasized. Hosts discussed the misconception held by some school boards, politicians, administrators, and even law enforcement officers, who often believe that minimal efforts are sufficient to prevent tragedies. The truth, they argue, is far different—it's not...

In a soundbite from a recent Secured episode with hosts Mike Monsive and Mike Matranga, the discussion centered on the unwavering dedication of school safety and security directors. These professionals often go beyond their typical duties, remaining on call 24/7—whether it’s responding to a student's crisis in the middle of the night or being deeply involved in every aspect of school safety. Monsi...