In a world full of negative news the goal of this podcast is to shed some light on the positive and to recognize and give attention to the people who are the true Heroes in society.
I am Lisa Falzone your Security Heroes podcast host. Our aim, connects listeners to real-life heroes in the security world. We explore the challenges and successful strategies of these heroic figures to resolve issues which unravel under highly stressful conditions.
Sponsored by Athena Security.
Time = Life: How Lori Alhadeff Rewrote the Rules of School Safety
When a crisis hits an educational institution, we aren't measuring response times in minutes—we are measuring them in seconds.
In this episode of Security Heroes, we sit down with Lori Alhadeff, a Broward County School Board Member and the founder of Make Our Schools Safe. Following the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Alyssa, in the Parkland tragedy, Lori chose to turn unimaginable grief into a national security movement.
Lori shares her relentless journey to pass Alyssa’s Law, a critical piece of legislation mandating silent panic technology in classrooms across the country. We dive deep into the stark reality of modern school security infrastructure, the necessity of cutting out the middleman in emergency communication, and what it truly means to lead with purpose when the stakes are survival.
"The faster we can get help on the scene, the more lives we will save." ⏱️
Tune in to hear how one mother’s resilience is building a proactive shield to protect millions of students and educators nationwide.
23 Apr 2026
The Parkland Tragedy & Andrew Pollack’s National Mission: "It Can’t Happen Again"
In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone sits down with Andrew Pollack, who turned the devastating loss of his daughter in the 2018 Parkland shooting into a relentless national mission. Andrew pulls back the curtain on his work with the Federal School Safety Commission and explains why the current security landscape is still leaving schools vulnerable.We discuss:The emotional spark that led to his national advocacy.Why "response time" is the most critical metric in a crisis.The gap between police capabilities and classroom realities.What it takes to build a culture of accountability in school districts. #SchoolSafety #SecurityHeroes #ParklandStrong #SchoolSecurity #PublicSafety #K12 #CrisisManagement #AndrewPollack
9 Apr 2026
Illusion of Safety: Why Legacy Security Tech is Costing You Your Credibility
It Matters What You Let In.
In this episode of Security Heroes, we sit down with Raymond Martinez, CHPA, a seasoned security leader with over 20 years of experience protecting high-stakes healthcare environments.
For years, the industry has been sold "the next best thing since sliced bread"—security systems that promise total protection but fail to catch the "small edge" items that pose the biggest risks. Raymond pulls back the curtain on why these legacy failures are more than just technical glitches—they are a direct hit to a Security Director's professional credibility.
We dive into:
The "Sliced Bread" Trap: Why flashy marketing doesn't equal real-world safety.
The Cost of a Miss: How one undetected object can destroy years of built-up trust.
The Athena Advantage: How streamlined analytics and total scrutiny are changing the game for security teams.
Plug-and-Play Safety: Transitioning from manual, error-prone reporting to automated, instant intelligence.
Whether you're managing a hospital, a school, or a corporate campus, this episode is a masterclass in why you can’t afford to settle for the illusion of security.
Watch/Listen now to learn why scrutiny is the only path to true safety.
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Bart Womack
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372,290
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Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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82
Engagement
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