In this episode of Badge Banter, host Lindsay Martin-Nez speaks with Jill Lemond, Vice President of Education at Evolv Technology, about the critical importance of personal connections in schools, the challenges educators face, and the impact of gun violence on school safety. They discuss the need for recognizing students and fostering a safe environment, as well as the role of technology in enhancing school safety. Jill also highlights the Zero Now initiative aimed at reducing school shootings and emphasizes the importance of integrating teacher voices in safety planning.