(http://www.gao.gov).” In a school environment I would recommend the use of visible safety devices as I believe they have a much more effective deterrent value. For any risk assessment there must be a solid solution to the possible dangers. School safety is constantly evolving and must be kept under constant review, identifying vulnerable areas and implementing corrective actions to address them. People want to take their children to school and feel safe leaving them there. Comparing a risk assessment for a school to a risk assessment at a grocery store is like comparing apples to oranges. Once risks are identified, your organization can and should be benchmarked against peers