{"id":31888,"date":"2025-02-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/?p=31888"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:09:47","slug":"lightspeed-stopit-acquisition-student-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/blog\/lightspeed-stopit-acquisition-student-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Chapter in Proactive Student Safety: Lightspeed Systems + STOPit Solutions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31888\" class=\"elementor elementor-31888\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a997f36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a997f36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b130718 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b130718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>At Lightspeed Systems, our mission has always been clear: keep students safe. <\/strong>For twenty-five years we\u2019ve delivered upon that mission by giving schools solutions and services to keep students protected from harm (online and offline) and engaged in learning.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Today, I\u2019m excited to share the next step in that mission:<strong> Lightspeed Systems is acquiring STOPit Solutions<\/strong>, a leader in anonymous reporting systems for schools.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-shared-passion-amp-mission\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Shared Passion &amp; Mission<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2013, STOPit was born from a tragedy that shook the world. Amanda Todd\u2019s story\u2014one of relentless cyberbullying and eventual suicide\u2014highlighted the urgent need for tools that empower students to speak up and get help. STOPit gave them that voice, building anonymous reporting systems that foster a &#8220;see something, say something&#8221; culture in schools.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At Lightspeed, we share that same sense of urgency. In the wake of the Parkland tragedy, we realized schools needed better tools to help identify students in crisis <em>sooner<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/products\/lightspeed-alert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lightspeed Alert<\/a> was created to provide proactive, real-time alerts to intervene before tragedy.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Both Lightspeed and STOPit exist because we believe these tragedies can be prevented. And now, together, we can do even more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:pullquote --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is a big and exciting step forward in our mission to protect students. Bringing together Lightspeed and STOPit Solutions, insights, teams, and a shared passion for student safety will mean more schools are protected and more students are helped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>&#8211; Parkhill Mays, CEO, STOPit Solutions<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:pullquote --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-more-data-more-insights-more-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Data, More Insights, More Impact<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31925 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-300x217.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-1024x741.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-1536x1112.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-2048x1482.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sheilds-Graphic-transparent2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Together, Lightspeed and STOPit data and solutions will help schools:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Get proactive about school safety to prevent violence, self-harm, cyberbullying, and more.<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li>Understand the wellbeing of their students and the climate of their campuses and identify trends in mental health and safety concerns.<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li>Triangulate data to respond faster to threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about reacting\u2014it\u2019s about <strong>preventing<\/strong>. Our combined solutions will help schools be proactive about campus safety.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-helping-schools-act-sooner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Schools Act Sooner<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Schools are under-resourced. Counselors and safety teams are stretched thin and educators are balancing a million priorities. Meanwhile, the mental health crisis among students is growing, and schools need to spot, and help, students in crisis sooner.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Lightspeed and STOPit both know that technology can help close that gap. Research indicates that these solutions are effective in preventing school violence and enhancing student safety.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edweek.org\/leadership\/researchers-analyzed-years-of-reports-to-a-school-safety-tipline-heres-what-they-learned\/2024\/01?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In one study<\/a> of the efficacy of anonymous reporting systems, 10% of all tips received were related to firearms\u2014and nearly 40% of those gun-related tips were related to plans for school attacks.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, the US Secret Service has found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretservice.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-04\/Protecting_Americas_Schools.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">74% of school shootings are preceded by online clues<\/a> that, if spotted sooner, could have prevented tragedy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>By combining our solutions, we\u2019re giving schools a more complete picture of student safety and well-being. <strong>Anonymous tips from STOPit&#8217;s systems, combined with real-time online activity insights from Lightspeed Alert, mean schools can intervene earlier and more effectively.<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just about stopping violence; it\u2019s about being proactive to identify and help students in crisis\u2014<em>before<\/em> they reach a breaking point.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition to our software solutions, we also both use <strong>Human Review teams\u2014real people\u2014working 24\/7\/365<\/strong> to serve as extensions of school staff and ensure the right people get the <em>right<\/em> information at the <em>right<\/em> time. Together, we have more people and more data to deliver that service efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-building-safer-healthier-communities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Safer, Healthier Communities&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We believe that when schools have the <em>right tools<\/em> and <em>actionable data<\/em>, they can build safer, healthier learning environments. With STOPit joining Lightspeed, we\u2019re making that belief a reality.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To STOPit customers: <strong>We\u2019re here for you.<\/strong> STOPit&#8217;s solutions will continue to serve schools with the same reliability and dedication you expect. And together, we\u2019re bringing you an even more powerful set of tools and services to keep your students safe.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To Lightspeed customers: <strong>We\u2019ll keep delivering the solutions you need.<\/strong> We\u2019re committed to giving you new technologies and more integrated, holistic solutions to protect your communities.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not just merging companies. We\u2019re merging missions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>And we\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how Lightspeed Alert + STOPit can help enhance safety at your school. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/products\/lightspeed-stopit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a demo here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>Brian Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lightspeed Systems, dedicated to providing trusted solutions that keep students safe, secure, and engaged in digital learning.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7671ea06 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7671ea06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4edcb7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d4edcb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62bafbe3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62bafbe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to find out where your school safety efforts measure up?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137acb3e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"137acb3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Take the next step in ensuring a safe environment for your students and staff.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c918707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3c918707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/lightspeed-school-safety-assessment\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get your free Safety Assessment today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172521f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"172521f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b47ab5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b47ab5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb-1024x818.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37400\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb-1024x818.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb-768x613.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb-15x12.png 15w, https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SafetyAssessment-thumb.png 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re not just merging companies. 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