Why PASS?

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) offers the most comprehensive information available on best practices specifically for securing school facilities, vetted extensively by experts across the education, public safety and industry sectors.

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PASS School Safety and Security Guidelines

The information, tools and insight needed to implement a tiered approach to securing and enhancing the safety of school environments based on individual needs, nationwide best practices and effective utilization of available resources.

Partner Alliance for Safer Schools Releases 2023 Update to Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools

PASS Safety and Security Guidelines Sixth Edition Cover

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the sixth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools.

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PASS Guidelines Version 6 Now Available

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Version 6 of the PASS Guidelines are now available. These updates strengthen our ability to help you develop a safe school plan. Learn more.

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Campus Security & Life Safety: PASS Guidelines Provide Advice on Safely Securing K–12 Schools

The PASS Guidelines are featured in the latest issue of Campus Security & Life Safety magazine.

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Ready to Support the Work of PASS?

To grow the work that PASS has been doing to make schools safer and more secure, we need the support of companies and organizations like yours.

Our partners include stakeholders throughout the education, public safety and industry sectors that share our vision for improving school safety.