SASA was founded in 2015 by security and education industry professionals and later established as a 501(c)(3) in 2025 by a group of community members passionate about school safety. From the beginning, our mission has been to support proactive schools that understand the importance of localized safety, accountability, and leadership in education. What started as a small initiative has grown into a trusted organization serving thousands of students and individuals each year through our comprehensive accreditation services. Join us in creating safer learning environments; start today! SASA is not a regulatory authority and does not make legal determinations. SASA assessments do not replace or supersede state or federal requirements. SASA does not guarantee safety, supervise daily operations, or provide security services. Final responsibility for compliance remains with the local education agency.
“Engaging with SASA is an important step toward strengthening the safety, security, and preparedness of our schools. SASA’s independent accreditation framework helps institutions demonstrate alignment with comprehensive standards designed to support prevention, readiness, response, and continuous improvement in safeguarding students and staff.”
“Creating safer schools requires leadership, preparation, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. SASA’s accreditation framework provides schools with an independent process to strengthen safety readiness, operational coordination, and long-term resilience in protecting students, staff, and communities.”
“Effective accreditation is not simply about measuring compliance, it is about building sustainable systems of continuous improvement, accountability, and organizational readiness. SASA’s approach to school safety accreditation represents an important advancement in helping institutions strengthen preparedness, operational resilience, and
“Effective accreditation is not simply about measuring compliance, it is about building sustainable systems of continuous improvement, accountability, and organizational readiness. SASA’s approach to school safety accreditation represents an important advancement in helping institutions strengthen preparedness, operational resilience, and the protection of students and staff through structured standards and ongoing improvement practices.”
SASA serves as an independent, third-party accrediting authority focused exclusively on K–12 school safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
SASA serves as an independent third-party verification authority for school safety and security readiness. Through objective evaluation and documented findings, SASA identifies areas of alignment and opportunities for improvement, helping schools demonstrate preparedness and strengthen their overall safety posture when it matters most.
SASA conducts independent third-party evaluations to identify potential safety risks, vulnerabilities, and areas requiring improvement that may affect operational continuity. Through objective assessments and documented findings, SASA verifies the alignment of existing safety and security measures and highlights opportunities for schools to strengthen preparedness for future challenges. The result is a clear, evidence-based evaluation that supports safer, more resilient operating environments.
Through its secure client portal, SASA provides schools with a centralized platform for submitting documentation, reviewing evaluation findings, and tracking safety accreditation progress. As an independent third-party verification authority, SASA documents the alignment of a school’s safety and security practices with established standards and provides objective reporting that supports continuous improvement and accountability.
Support SASA with a tax-deductible contribution and help safeguard the next generation of leaders. Your support directly advances our mission to strengthen safety, security, and accountability across K-12 communities nationwide. Together, we are building safer schools, and a stronger future, one campus at a time.