We are delighted to announce that Susan Payne, the architect of Safe2Tell, has joined Merrill Herzog in the newly created role of Director of Behavioral Intelligence. Susan's tenure in the field of educational security and violence prevention is marked by her profound influence following the Columbine incident, positioning her as a leading authority in school safety protocols. Her strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts have significantly enhanced methodologies for prevention, intervention, response, and recovery in crisis situations. With a history of advising federal agencies and contributing to national school safety legislation, Susan's expertise will be pivotal in advancing our mission at Merrill Herzog. We are honored to have her on board, further strengthening our commitment to pioneering Active Assailant prevention and response strategies.