Briding the Gaps in School Safety
About Jeff Kaye
Jeff Kaye stands as a prominent figure in the realm of school safety, holding the position of President and Founder at School Safety Operations Inc. His organization is at the forefront of providing emergency management, response planning, and training services to educational institutions across the United States and Canada.
Early Career and Transition to School Safety
Jeff’s journey into school safety commenced in 2008 when he embraced the role of Director of Security and Safety Services at Desert Sands Unified School District in La Quinta, California. This career pivot followed a distinguished 25-year tenure in law enforcement, culminating in his retirement. During his eight-year tenure with the school district, Jeff laid the groundwork for what would become his enduring commitment to enhancing school safety.
Founding of School Safety Operations Inc.
In 2011, Jeff founded School Safety Operations Inc., a milestone that marked a significant expansion of his efforts to improve the safety and security of schools. Under his leadership, the company has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive planning and training services tailored to the unique needs of schools and school districts.
Founding of School Safety Operations Inc.
In 2011, Jeff founded School Safety Operations Inc., a milestone that marked a significant expansion of his efforts to improve the safety and security of schools. Under his leadership, the company has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive planning and training services tailored to the unique needs of schools and school districts.
Specialized Services
A key focus of School Safety Operations Inc. is conducting Hazard and Vulnerability Assessments aimed at infrastructure target hardening. These assessments are critical components of the firm’s strategy to bolster the resilience of educational facilities against potential threats, thereby ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Law Enforcement Background
Prior to his involvement in school safety, Jeff had a career in law enforcement with the Reno, NV Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant in 2007. His law enforcement career was notable for specialization in undercover and tactical response operations. Jeff played a supervisory role in the tactical response to the March 2006 Pine Middle School shootings in Reno, an experience that underscores his expertise in handling critical incidents.
Literary Contributions
Beyond his professional achievements, Jeff Kaye is an accomplished author. His bibliography includes two school emergency management reference books, a true crime novel, and two fiction novels, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in both factual and imaginative writing.
Looking for more information on who we are?
POOL/PACT is a non-profit self-insured risk pool in Nevada with 15 school district members. For many years, we have relied on Jeff and School Safety Operations, to not only conduct hazard vulnerability assessments, but assist our members with writing required annual Emergency Operations Plans. His training and insight relating to pre-incident planning, training, and target hardening in schools is central to our focus.
Marshall Smith – Risk Manager POOL/PACT
