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School Safety Workshop
Join us for an immersive day of school safety training focused on collaboration, empowerment, and practical preparedness.
This is not your typical school safety event
You have added the “what”– products, programs, and people. We will take it a step further and provide the “how” and the “why”.
Our goal is to empower schools, districts, and public safety by transforming safety from a concept into a practiced reality.
Event Details
Location:
Aspen Academy
5859 S University Blvd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
Date:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time:
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost:
$50.00 per person
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Speakers and Practitioners
Reichen Posey
Current college student who survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy when he was a first grader.
Reichen Posey is a passionate young speaker and future educator whose journey has already impacted countless lives. A survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in first grade, Reichen brings a unique and powerful perspective to conversations around school safety, resilience, and leadership.
Today, Reichen is pursuing his dream of becoming a high school teacher and coach, attending college with a focus on education and athletics. His goal is to not only teach and mentor students in the classroom and on the field, but also to be a lifelong advocate for building strong, supportive school communities.
Reichen has shared his story and insights with various organizations, inspiring audiences with his strength, authenticity, and hope for the future. His message is clear: through connection, preparation, and compassion, we can create safer environments where every student can thrive.
As he continues his education and speaking journey, Reichen is committed to using his voice to make a difference—one school, one team, and one life at a time.
Chris Zimmerman
Former classroom teacher. Current Principal of Cimarron Middle School.
Chris Zimmerman is a dedicated principal in the Douglas County School District in Colorado, where he has served for the past 17 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. In addition to his leadership at the school level, Chris is an active member of the district safety committee, a board member of the Colorado Association of School Resource Officers, and a respected national safety trainer and speaker. With a deep passion for student safety and well-being, Chris is committed to fostering a school environment that champions equity, advocacy, and personalized support for every learner. His work reflects a steadfast dedication to ensuring that all students can thrive in a secure and nurturing educational setting.
Andy Arnold
Former Instructor for The “I Love U Guys” Foundation. Former classroom teacher and law enforcement officer. Current entrepreneur and instructor for RedBag and Circle of Trust Training.
Andy Arnold spent four years as a professional educator before transitioning to Law Enforcement. He served in many capacities in his policing career to include Supervision, Patrol, Investigative, and Tactical Operations. Andy’s supervisory and tactical experience paved the way for an assignment as a High-Threat Diplomatic Security contractor at the United States Embassy-Kabul. After returning from Afghanistan, Andy continued his service through the Department of the Army Directorate of Emergency Services.
Andy has served as a full-time Instructor for The “I Love U Guys Foundation” where he became a nationally known school safety presenter. Andy founded The American Excellence Initiative (AEI) to elevate leadership, bolster wellness, and foster resilience. He has been and continues to be a lifelong student and practitioner of leadership, effective communication, and optimal performance.
Ian C. Lopez
Director of Safety & Security
Cherry Creek School District, Colorado
Ian C. Lopez has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement and school district safety. He currently serves as Director of Safety & Security for the Cherry Creek School District, leading a 150-member team responsible for emergency preparedness, investigations, and physical security across 80 schools serving 55,000 students.
A retired Police Commander with the Northglenn Police Department, Ian led patrol operations, training, and tactical response. As a SWAT Team Leader, he directed high-risk operations and played a critical role in major incidents, including the 2017 Thornton Wal-Mart shooting. He received five Meritorious Service Awards and a Purple Heart.
Ian is President of CASSLEO, a member of NASRO, and a frequent speaker at state and national safety conferences. He has led over 600 school lockdown drills and played a key role in regional emergency planning and response coordination.
What is the Workshop?
Who should attend?
- District Leaders
- School and District Safety and Security Staff
- School Administrators
- Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire
- Community Safety Partners
Training Highlights
- Real-world emergency response training, going beyond the Standard Response Protocol
- Filling the Reunification gaps and solving challenges
- Cross-agency coordination strategies
- Tabletop exercises tailored to your community
- Tools for building a trusted safety culture
All New Process for Reunification
Come learn about how we are solving the reunification challenges
RedBag REunify transforms how schools handle reunification after an emergency. By leveraging real-time technology, streamlining communication, and aligning with the Incident Command Structure (ICS), RedBag dramatically reduces chaos, confusion, and wait times—while ensuring accountability, clarity, and care for everyone involved.
Built to complement and enhance the Standard Reunification Method (SRM), RedBag REunify helps schools manage any reunification event with confidence.
Key Features
Secure digital registration
with two-factor authentication for parents/guardians
Real-time updates
on student location and reunification readiness
Streamlined workflows
for school staff, classroom leaders, and reunifiers
Smaller footprint required at reunification sites
—fewer people, less space, less traffic
No lines. No ID checks.
Smart verification eliminates the bottlenecks
Student & staff accountability
from the first moment of an incident
First responder & hospital coordination
for identifying and supporting the injured
Integrated training resources
to help teams practice and prepare
SIS integration
for immediate access to student rosters and contact info
All-hazards ready
—works for lockdowns, evacuations, natural disasters, and more
Multilingual and accessible
for non-digital or ESL family members
Why It Works
JIT Reunification solves the biggest challenges schools face during reunification:
Long lines and overwhelmed reunification sites
Miscommunication between staff, parents, and responders
Delays in identifying students, resolving conflicts, and verifying identities
Emotional distress for students, parents, and staff
Lack of accountability and follow-through
Have questions? Email Amyla Boles at [email protected].
July 29th School Safety Workshop Agenda
Doors open at 7:30am for breakfast | The day starts promptly at 8:30am
I: Introductions and Circle of Trust Training Overview
MC – Dan Doerr
II: Living Through the Unthinkable: A Student’s Perspective
Reichen Posey shares his powerful story of surviving the Sandy Hook tragedy as a first grader. Now a young adult, he reflects on trauma, healing, and the lasting impact of that day. Reichen offers insights into what helped him recover, including community, mental health support, and family, while challenging us to prioritize both the physical and emotional safety of students.
A moving message of resilience and hope that reinforces the urgent need for safe, compassionate school environments.
III: Communication Considerations in School Safety and Tabletop
Chris Zimmerman
Explore how to effectively leverage communication and social media during school safety incidents and tabletop exercises. Chris Zimmerman shares strategies for aligning core messaging, managing public perception, and ensuring consistent communication across all stakeholders before, during, and after a crisis.
IV: Emergency Operations Plans and Practical ICS Overview
Chris Zimmerman
Gain a 360-degree view of effective emergency operations planning with a practical introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS). Chris Zimmerman breaks down key components of emergency operation plans and how to apply ICS principles to real-world school emergencies, helping teams coordinate, respond, and recover with clarity and confidence.
V: District Roles and Responsibilities and Tabletop
Learn how to build strong, collaborative district safety teams and define clear roles and responsibilities for effective emergency response. Andy Arnold discusses how to establish your “inner circle” of trusted responders, identify key resources, and strengthen district-wide coordination through tabletop exercises.
VI: Lunch Provided
VII: School Roles and Responsibilities and Tabletop
Chris Zimmerman
This session focuses on defining and practicing key roles within an individual school’s safety team. Chris Zimmerman guides participants through building internal collaboration, clarifying responsibilities, and using tabletop exercises to enhance preparedness, communication, and on-site coordination during a crisis.
VIII: Intergrated Emergency Response and Tabletop
Explore how schools and first responders, including fire, EMS, and law enforcement, can work together during a crisis. This educator friendly session uses real scenarios to walk through roles, staging, and communication during an emergency at a school. Learn how to strengthen coordination and support recovery efforts with a unified, practical approach.
IX: New: RedBag REunify
Carly Posey
Carly Posey shares the new RedBag REunify solution. Discover how RedBag REunify is working to solve the reunification challenges all schools continue to face.
X: School Safety Panel: Perspectives in Practice
• Ian Lopez – District Safety & Security
• Chris Zimmerman – School Principal
• Andy Arnold – Safety Practitioner
• Reichen Posey – Student
• Carly Posey – Parent
This dynamic panel brings together diverse voices in school safety, from district leadership to the student and parent experience. Panelists will share real-world perspectives on what’s working, where gaps remain, and how collaboration across roles can strengthen school safety efforts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences.