GASTONIA, N.C., July 15, 2024 –Premier Body Armor is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 RISE Back to School Safety Summit, taking place from July 29 to August 2 at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina. This event serves as a crucial platform for addressing and enhancing the safety and well-being of students across the state and beyond.
Premier Body Armor has a deep-seated commitment to school safety, driven by a passion shared by many of its team members who are former educators. “Premier Body Armor is dedicated to safer schools throughout the nation, but as a North Carolina based company, we are especially excited for the opportunity to support schools within our own community in safeguarding its students,” said Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “We chose to sponsor the RISE conference again this year to ensure that administrators at NC schools are aware of and have access to our unique protective products. Our First Aid Shields, Active Response Bleed Control Kits, and more will be on display for discerning administrators to gain more information and experience the practicality of these school safety solutions. Come meet some of our team members, get a copy of our white paper showing real life results of implementing the First Aid Shield, and leave with confidence that you have a well-rounded in-classroom protection plan.”
The RISE training offers comprehensive sessions covering essential topics related to school safety and preventive measures. This training aims to build resilience, provide vital information, and offer support and empowerment to those working with young people in schools and communities.
Premier Body Armor’s participation in last year’s RISE conference led to a significant development: the integration of their First Aid Shields in the classrooms of a local school. Monica, the Executive Director of the school, shared her experience: “Last summer, I attended the RISE Conference in Gastonia. There, we were introduced to Premier Body Armor promoting school safety initiatives and strategies. One of the things that truly caught our attention was the First Aid shield, which is usable by all teachers regardless of size, height, or weight. It provides a way to protect students in a lockdown situation and potentially prevent mass casualties. Working with Premier Body Armor, we had lengthy conversations to ensure we knew what to do with the product. Premier has been with us 100% to provide training and answer questions, making sure we are prepared.”
A teacher from the same school, Maria, also expressed her gratitude for the initiative: “It’s a big deal. It shows they are willing to give us the tools we need to keep children safe. Doing what’s right and best for children doesn’t always mean a book or a tutor; it means giving them an environment where they feel safe and comfortable enough to learn.”
Premier Body Armor’s dedication to creating protective solutions for schools underscores their mission to safeguard every member of the family. By attending and supporting the RISE conference, they continue to lead the charge in promoting safer learning environments for students and educators alike.
For more information about Premier Body Armor and their products, visit Premier Body Armor’s website.