Inside PCA's Safety Strategy: Meet the Team Protecting Our Campus

This episode gives a clear update on PCA's campus safety efforts, introducing Steve Howe (Director of Operations) and Laurie Underwood (Director of IT and Educational Technology) and explaining the ongoing transition after Gene Watson stepped back for medical reasons. Steve describes PCA's layered security approach: Eagle Watch volunteers who observe the perimeter and buildings, a trained response team of staff volunteers who can engage to buy time, and strong partnerships with Dover Police and other local agencies. Laurie outlines technology and infrastructure upgrades, including over 100 cameras, upgraded door locks with key-fob access, a new intercom and phone system with E911 in every classroom, and alerting systems to improve communication across campus. The episode also covers training for different audiences (students, faculty, response team), regular reviews with Homeland Security and local responders, and continuous improvement without turning the school into an "armed camp." It aims to reassure families of PCA's commitment to safety and invites questions to school leadership.