The “I Love U Guys” Foundation was founded in 2006 by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes after a school shooting took the life of their daughter, Emily. On that day, Emily sent two text messages... One to her mother, Ellen, "I love u guys. K" and to her father, John-Michael, "I love you guys." Since that day, The “I Love U Guys” Foundation has been on a mission to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions. In this episode, Pat Hamilton, Alliance Director for The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, joins Michael Evanoff and Cari Guittard to discuss the life-saving power of locked doors, how to build a culture of safety within school communities, and where technology can make a meaningful impact on safety in schools.

For more information and to access FREE resources from The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, visit https://iloveuguys.org/.

Coming soon! 'Vantage Points' is a new video podcast series co-hosted by Michael Evanoff, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State and Global Chief Security Officer at Verkada, and Cari Guittard, homeland security and geopolitical risk strategist. Monthly episodes will feature high-profile guests from across the security and public safety world — diving into the trends, technologies, and challenges shaping how we protect people and places today. Tune in for our first episode on Tuesday, October 28.