John Gale - Muskegon Area ISD
From Muskegon Rising by Muskegon Rotary Club
June 4, 2026 · 30 min · Season 3 · Episode 11
About this episode
DJ Hilson and John Gale discuss school safety initiatives in Muskegon County.
In this episode of Muskegon Rising, hosts DJ Hilson and John Gale explore how Muskegon County is strengthening school safety through preparation, partnership, and proactive leadership. Gale, a retired Norton Shores Police Chief and current Safety & Security Liaison for the Muskegon Area ISD, explains how law enforcement, educators, and administrators work together to prevent threats, respond effectively to emergencies, and keep students safe. The conversation covers active-shooter trainin...
People in this episode
Host: DJ Hilson
Guest: John Gale
Topics covered
- school safety
- emergency preparedness
- law enforcement
- education
- community partnership
Keywords
- school safety
- Muskegon Area ISD
- John Gale
- emergency response
- active-shooter training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Muskegon Area ISD, Norton Shores Police
Places: Muskegon County
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