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SaFEspace (Secure and Friendly
environment: safely protected ac-
cess controlled environ)
SaFEspace was borne out of the idea
that the Run-Hide-Fight concept
may actually increase a person’s
vulnerability to gunshots during
active shooter events.
Current building/room design does not
allow egress in all directions; there-
fore, occupants must hide-in-place.
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Unless, previously and purposely de-
signed for the active shooter, they of-
fer little, if any, ballistic protection.
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with, before
a negative
event
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takes place.
In the book, Pip is the leader
of the group, Doug explains.
Along Pip’s journey to the Land
of Blue Trees he meets other
animals: his neighbor Ellani (a
llama), Joey (a kangaroo), Orio
(a zebra), Roor (a lion), Lugey (a
camel), Noodle (a giraffe) and
Magu (a deer).
The Land of Blue Trees is
a fictional, magical, safe
place where all of the ani-
mals play, sing, dance, clap
and feel safe together.
tions before finding themselves
involved in dangerous situations
that may jeopardize their safety
and security.
To introduce the concepts to
young children, Doug creat-
ed a book to illustrate how
learning about security can
be a fun activity, and within
the pages lays the foundation
for the Land of Blue Trees in a
safe, non-threatening manner
for children to become familiar
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