Creating a safe and welcoming environment is essential in every educational setting but safety isn’t one-size-fits-all.

From K–12 schools to colleges and universities, each institution faces its own set of challenges, opportunities, and cultural dynamics. At 21CP Solutions, we work alongside school leaders, students, safety professionals, and community members to strengthen campus safety while building trust and supporting the educational mission.

We bring decades of experience in public safety, civil rights, crisis response, and institutional leadership to help educational organizations protect their communities without compromising values of collaboration, openness, and engagement.

Our Services for K–12 and Higher Education

Structural Assessments

We evaluate how your  safety systems are built and whether they are structured to meet current and emerging needs.

• Review organizational structures of police, security, and emergency management departments

• Assess reporting lines and connections to university or district administration, student affairs, faculty, and external agencies

• Evaluate alignment between structure and the institution’s size, layout, and risk profile

• Analyze coordination with departments like residence life, Title IX, and student conduct

• Examine inter-agency relationships with local law enforcement and emergency services

• Identify silos, redundancies, and gaps in response and prevention functions—including technology systems

• Review and provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emergency plans
  

Cultural Assessments

We help you understand how your community experiences safety, and how your safety practices align with your institution’s values.

• Conduct interviews and focus groups with students, faculty, staff, and safety personnel

• Assess perceptions of trust, legitimacy, and safety on campus

• Evaluate alignment of safety practices with institutional values like and engagement

• Identify cultural tensions (e.g., student activism, marginalized groups, enforcement concerns)

• Analyze internal department culture, including leadership, morale, and communication

• Review campus climate and safety survey data to identify trends and concerns
  

Workforce Assessments

We provide a comprehensive review of the people behind your  safety mission.

• Analyze staffing practices, workforce composition, and qualifications

• Review hiring, retention, and promotion strategies

• Assess training alignment with current challenges

• Evaluate access to and impact of professional development opportunities (e.g., Clery Act, POST certification)

• Examine workload distribution, shift structures, and contract staffing

• Review internal pathways for advancement, specialized roles, and succession planning
  

Performance Assessments

We help  you measure what matters so safety efforts are both accountable and effective.

• Review safety performance metrics: response times, incident resolution, arrest data, dispatch protocols

• Assess accuracy and compliance with Clery reporting and other mandates

• Evaluate use of data for transparency, accountability, and early intervention

• Analyze impact and reach of education, prevention, and emergency preparedness programs

• Benchmark practices against peer institutions and industry standards (e.g., IACLEA guidelines)

• Review community feedback tools, such as surveys, advisory boards, or ombuds programs

Tailored, Trusted Support for Every Center of Learning 

Our approach respects the unique character of every school or institution we serve. Whether you're a K–12 district navigating school climate and emergency preparedness, or a university rethinking the role of campus safety, we work collaboratively to ensure your safety strategy is smart, community-focused, and future-ready.

21CP Solutions is your partner in creating safe, inclusive, and resilient educational environments.  To learn more, contact us at info@21cpsolutions.com or visit our Contact Us page.