In this Secured podcast soundbite, host Mike Matranga delivers a no-nonsense critique of the growing wave of unrealistic security solutions being pitched to schools. He calls out companies promoting sci-fi-inspired gadgets—like stationary drones and RC cars equipped with less-lethal munitions—designed to "hunt down threats." Matranga warns that these ideas ignore practical security measures, human factors, and real-world effectiveness, yet they still manage to gain attention from decision-makers. Frustrated by the prioritization of flashy tech over proven safety strategies, he stresses that tools like well-trained K9 units are being overlooked, despite their demonstrated success in preventing crises. This episode serves as a reality check on the need for common-sense security approaches that focus on intervention, not theatrics.
