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In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

We've collected the top Campus Security & Life Safety stories published in our print issues this year.

Looking Forward into 2019

Looking Forward into 2019

Predicting campus security trends ahead of the New Year.



2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

Campus Security & Life Safety takes a look back at the trending security measures on campuses in 2018.

ACRE Purchases Open Options

University of Alberta Students Call for Increased Security

University of Alberta Students Call for Increased Security

According to Jared Larsen, president of the HUB Community Association, HUB residents do not feel safe.

Illinois District Adds Door Lock Systems for Security

Illinois District Adds Door Lock Systems for Security

Western Community Unit School District aims to have a lock system on every door in the school and on the additional outside doors by winter break.

North Carolina District to Install Access Control at Middle Schools

North Carolina District to Install Access Control at Middle Schools

The entrances to middle school campuses will require visitors to ring in on an intercom system and be buzzed in by someone in the front office.

Enhancing Security Through VMS

Keeping K-12 schools safe is a challenging business. School administrators and security personnel face the task of weighing real and perceived threats, and finding effective and cost-efficient ways to address them while maintaining a non-threatening environment.

Seamless Solution

Seamless Solution

The use of cloud technologies for campus access control has enabled university students, faculty and staff to employ their mobile devices for valuable new experiences that range from entering dorm rooms to making cafeteria purchases with a simple tap or twist of their phones.

A 21st Century Approach to Campus Safety and Security

A 21st Century Approach to Campus Safety and Security

Safety and security must be front of mind for university and college administrators. Protecting the wellbeing of students, staff, faculty, and guests is not only simply the right thing to do, but it also reduces risk and exposure for the institution itself.

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  • Securing Higher Education: Combating Enrollment Fraud and Empowering Student Financial Success

    Higher education institutions are facing a costly and growing crisis: enrollment fraud. Between 2020 and 2022, the cost[1] of acquiring a new student surged by up to 32%, straining already tight budgets. At the same time, “ghost students” using stolen identities to enroll fraudulently put institutions at even greater financial risk. Read Now

  • How Composable Security Technologies Fortify Campus Safety

    Campus security teams have faced myriad risks threatening the safety and well-being of students and faculty this semester. Leaders have made tough tradeoffs about where to focus and how to channel limited resources to best protect their communities — but they now have a much-needed lift to their toolkit. Read Now

  • How Emerging Technologies are Transforming the School Security Landscape

    Students can't focus on learning when they're worried about their safety. As education systems nationwide face evolving security challenges with limited resources, a new generation of integrated technology solutions is helping schools create safer environments while maximizing staff efficiency. Read Now

  • How to Harness ALPR for Greater Security Efficiency and Collaboration

    Within higher education campus environments, the demand for greater security, efficiency, and resources is ever-present. Many higher education teams are adopting advanced technologies to secure their campus, streamline operations, and continue to best serve their students and faculty. Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology stands out for its ability to meet a wide range of campus objectives. Read Now