Welcome to the SecurED podcast, where we fearlessly uncover critical issues in school security. In today's episode, Mike Matranga shares insights with his guest, Andrew Callis Jr., to shine a light on the misclassification of student behavior and its repercussions.

Main Points of Discussion:

• Avoiding Penalties: The fear of affecting school funding and reputation leads to the misclassification of student behavior, leaving students without the help they truly need.
• School-to-Prison Pipeline: How the misclassification of student behavior contributes to the alarming trend of the school-to-prison pipeline.
• The Role of Reporting: The importance of accurate and non-punitive reporting in preventing dangerous situations and providing the right intervention for students.
• Rehabilitation Over Punishment: The need to shift focus from handcuffs to rehabilitation to help students in distress.