DEFINIING SAFETY: WHY IT’S NOT SUBJECTIVE 

October 21, 2015 marked the 13^th year since the Monash University Massacre.

Dated October 21, 2002, this article is a chilling reminder of what can occur when safety is taken for granted:

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/10/21/1034561430158.html

The 13 years have passed quickly for us but not for the families of these victims, nor for the students and staff lucky enough to escape that day. This tragedy was instigated by one single student suffering from his own delusions, on a campus with almost 65,000 students today.  

The immediate issue raised following this incident was the legal purchase of firearms, which of course merits discussion. However, the threats to student safety go beyond the use of firearms. Schools and universities are not immune to the day-to-day concerns we have as a society. Everything from fire outbreaks to violent student conflicts (guns or otherwise) put those in the vicinity at risk. Safety is not subjective, and tragedies such as the Monash University shooting do not discriminate: they can happen anywhere, anytime.

At ATS we take great pride in creating their solutions. Our years of research and development are not based solely on industry experience and knowledge, but on knowing and understanding what is most important to the public, as it’s just as important to us here too. Our patented School Guardian allows us as parents to know that we make the lives of children across Australia safer, meaning a safer learning environment, and thus a higher quality experience during their education.

Your school or university, or perhaps the schools or unis attended by your loved ones must make this their priority. On October 20, 2002, the faculty at Monash University had no idea they would become a cautionary tale, and most certainly shared many “if only” moments that may still haunt them to this day. This is your opportunity to ensure your loved ones will not have to imagine dealing with such a tragedy and its repercussions.

For more information on School Guardian please contact us on 1300 287 000. We are more than happy to discuss this with your school or university on your behalf.