Beyond Run, Hide, Fight: Michael Young’s Fortified Campus Framework for School Safety
Description
School safety is one of the most urgent issues facing communities today. In this episode of Red Dot Mindset, we take a deep dive into a new way of thinking about campus security: the Fortified Campus Framework. Developed by Michael Young, Retired Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, and doctoral researcher in school safety, this proactive model moves beyond reactive approaches like Run, Hide, Fight.
Instead, it emphasizes layered defenses—perimeter control, zone segmentation, hardened safe zones, responder integration, and unified command—designed to prevent violence, protect students, and preserve a welcoming school environment. Drawing on Michael Young’s three decades of leadership in Security Forces and his expertise in threat mitigation, this framework offers practical, systemic solutions for today’s schools.
Whether you are a parent, educator, or community leader, this episode delivers insights on how to strengthen security while still fostering safe, supportive learning environments.
Chapters
- (00:00:00 ) - School Safety: The Complex Need to Prevent Violence
- (00:00:38 ) - The Five Pillars for School Safety
- (00:05:07 ) - Pillar 2, Zone Segmentation
- (00:06:19 ) - Panzas Safety Framework: The Hardened Core
- (00:11:47 ) - The Fortified Canvas Framework
- (00:14:53 ) - Michael Young's Vulnerable Campus Framework
United States
