Heartland School Security Association

02/12/2026

Today, we are deeply saddened by the tragic school shooting reported today. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire school community impacted by this horrific act of violence.

Events like this are a painful reminder that no community is immune, and exactly why school security cannot be treated as an afterthought. Students and educators deserve learning environments where they can focus on education, not fear. Schools need stronger security planning, sustainable funding, and real support to implement and maintain solutions that protect lives.

This is why the Heartland School Security Association exists.

We are committed to advocating for improved funding mechanisms and practical, affordable school security solutions, especially for rural and Heartland communities that are too often overlooked.

We invite you to follow along with us this year as we go to the Hill and fight for the security of our most precious assets, the next generation.

Learn more: heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org

02/05/2026

Partnership Announcement

We’re proud to partner with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation to advance informed school choice—where safety and security are essential considerations, not afterthoughts.

As part of this collaboration, we’ve also embedded their Schools Near Me tool on our website to help families explore local school options more easily.

Explore the tool here:
https://www.heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org/schools-near-me

01/30/2026

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12/10/2025

Reminder that tonight is the last chance to enter for a chance to win a free vehicle tinting from Custom Tinting! To enter, donate here: https://givebutter.com/M1Jpus

In honor of , the Heartland School Security Association is launching TWO giveaways!

For our first giveaway, anyone who makes a donation will be entered to win a free vehicle tinting provided by our valued partner, Custom Tinting. Donations can be made here: https://givebutter.com/M1Jpus

For the second giveaway, anyone who likes and shares THIS post will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!

**IMPORTANT** Ensure your shared post is set to public so we can view everyone who has shared it. Otherwise, you can DM us a screenshot of your shared post to ensure you're entered into the selection pool.

Entries will be accepted through December 9th, 11:59 CT, and our winners will be announced on December 11th.

We want to thank you for helping us work towards our mission of making the schools in our community safer by making security accessible, practical, and proactive.

12/02/2025

In honor of , the Heartland School Security Association is launching TWO giveaways!

For our first giveaway, anyone who makes a donation will be entered to win a free vehicle tinting provided by our valued partner, Custom Tinting. Donations can be made here: https://givebutter.com/M1Jpus

For the second giveaway, anyone who likes and shares THIS post will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!

**IMPORTANT** Ensure your shared post is set to public so we can view everyone who has shared it. Otherwise, you can DM us a screenshot of your shared post to ensure you're entered into the selection pool.

Entries will be accepted through December 9th, 11:59 CT, and our winners will be announced on December 11th.

We want to thank you for helping us work towards our mission of making the schools in our community safer by making security accessible, practical, and proactive.

11/26/2025

We are proud to announce our official partnership with Custom Tinting, a local, family-owned tinting company with over 35 years of experience in providing security tinting services to the Omaha and Council Bluffs area.

Through this partnership, we will be able to offer a discounted service on ballistic film to schools throughout our community.

Together with Custom Tinting, we’re making practical, effective school security a reality across the Omaha metro.

Please consider supporting our cause and donating to help us make our schools more secure: https://www.heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org/donate

11/18/2025

Thank you Elite Cuts LLC!

We are happy and grateful to announce our first sponsor, Elite Cuts LLC. Their support shows how a local small business strengthens school security in a direct and meaningful way.

Thank you to Elite Cuts for stepping in early. Their contribution helps fund low cost safety assessments and support for schools with limited resources. We are a 501c3, so every dollar moves straight into work that protects students.

Visit heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org to learn more or to join the mission. Every partner expands the reach and reduces risk for more schools.

11/18/2025

We are happy and grateful to announce our first sponsor, Elite Cuts LLC. Their support shows how a local small business strengthens school security in a direct and meaningful way.

Thank you to Elite Cuts for stepping in early. Their contribution helps fund low cost safety assessments and support for schools with limited resources. We are a 501c3, so every dollar moves straight into work that protects students.

Visit heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org to learn more or to join the mission. Every partner expands the reach and reduces risk for more schools.

11/18/2025

Today's spotlight is Jake Petersen.

Jake is a national security professional and the Founder of the Heartland School Security Association (HSSA), a nonprofit dedicated to making effective school security accessible, practical, and proactive for every K–12 school.

​With more than a decade of experience supporting some of the nation’s most critical missions—including work with the White House, Pentagon, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, and the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) —Jake brings a deep understanding of risk management, deterrence, and protective security operations.

He founded HSSA after conducting a security assessment at his son’s school during the same week a tragic school shooting occurred in Minneapolis. That experience underscored the urgent need for expert, affordable support for schools that want to protect their students but lack access to proper guidance or resources.

Through HSSA, Jake now leads efforts to help schools identify vulnerabilities, implement practical safety measures, and build strong deterrence-based cultures—empowering educators, parents, and communities to take meaningful action toward safer schools.

11/14/2025

The Heartland School Security Association (HSSA) is proud to announce our official partnership with Atronic Alarms, a trusted leader in security integration and monitoring across the Midwest.

Through this partnership, schools that participate in HSSA assessments will now have access to discounted products, labor, and services when referred to Atronic — helping make professional security solutions more affordable and accessible for every community.

Our goal is simple: help schools strengthen safety without financial barriers.

Together with Atronic, we’re making practical, effective school security a reality across the Heartland.

Learn more about our mission at: https://www.heartlandschoolsecurityassociation.org/hssa-about-us: