By: Ella Krygiel, BOMA International

Strengthening security and preparing for emergency situations remains a top priority for property managers as we move toward 2025. Reflecting on the tragic Georgia mass shooting this past September at Apalachee High School—which claimed four lives and hospitalized nine—the importance of analyzing effective security strategies is clearer than ever. According to an in-depth investigation by Mother Jones of all U.S. mass shootings since 1974, a significant number of active shooter scenarios occur in businesses and schools. In light of these findings, bolstering security protocols is critical not only in commercial and educational spaces but also in multifamily buildings and other residential areas, ensuring all property types are well-prepared and protected.

In conversation with leading WilyRaven Instructor Zach Elmer, this guide assists property managers, security officers and commercial real estate professionals with the tools they need to live free of fear.