BCA Security Management

THIS IS EVERY LEADER’S WORST NIGHTMARE.

Yesterday’s school shooting in British Columbia is a devastating reminder of how quickly violence can erupt — in places we instinctively view as safe. Schools. Offices. Community spaces. Ordinary days.

These events are horrific. They are also clarifying.

Emergencies do not schedule themselves. They do not provide advance notice. They unfold in seconds, and the difference between chaos and coordinated response often comes down to preparation that happened months or years earlier.

Preparedness is not a binder on a shelf.
It is training.
It is drills.
It is clearly defined roles.
It is communication systems that work under stress.
It is leadership that has already asked the hard questions.

If you are responsible for a workplace, facility, school, or public space, now is the time to review your emergency readiness. Not reactively. Proactively.

Our thoughts are with the victims, families, educators, and first responders impacted by this tragedy.

But reflection alone is not enough.

Do you feel safe and prepared at your place of business?