Facility Security


When a K-12 Campus Gets an Access Control Upgrade

Schools sometimes need guidance to determine where to start with a security system upgrade, given the vast number of solutions available today. Funding can be a complicated piece of the puzzle to work out, so schools want to ensure that they’re making informed decisions about their security investments.

Gun Violence Report Finds Retail Spaces, K-12 Schools Most Targeted

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the release of its annual Gun Violence Report, offering a deep dive into the landscape of gun-related incidents across the United States. This analysis extends beyond mass fatality events, providing a more nuanced understanding of when, where, and why shootings occur.



Cybersecurity is An Overlooked Threat on K-12 Campuses

Improving physical security on K-12 campuses is always at the top of mind for decision makers like principals, superintendents, and many others with a focus on surveillance cameras, access control, and emergency drills. But cybersecurity something that needs as much scrutiny as in today’s digital landscape.

Four Fathers Stop School Shooter at Weekend Band Competition in Texas

An 83-year-old man allegedly injured one during a school shooting at a band competition in a Houston suburb. According to a Facebook post by the Pasadena Police Department, the shooting happened after 6 p.m. at Pasadena Memorial High School on Saturday.

ZeroEyes, Metrasens Partner to Enhance Layered Security Approach in Hospitals and Schools

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, and Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced a new industry partnership. This collaboration will enhance safety measures across campuses nationwide, including hospitals and schools, by combining leading-edge detection technologies to better protect customers in these environments.

Tennessee School Shooter Partially Livestreamed Attack that Killed One

The school shooter who killed one during an attack in Nashville, Tenn. partially livestreamed the attack.

Allied Universal, Clery Center Join Forces Promoting Campus Security Initiatives and Education

Allied Universal recently announced its collaboration with Clery Center to support programs and initiatives that help create safer higher education campuses across the U.S.

CENTEGIX, SaferWatch Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Emergency Response

CENTEGIX announces a strategic partnership with SaferWatch, a safety and security application provider with direct integrations to emergency response centers and law enforcement. Integrating CENTEGIX’s Safety Platform, including CrisisAlert wearable panic buttons, with SaferWatch’s robust emergency communication platform will drive faster and more precise responses to emergencies, ensuring that every second matters when protecting the community.

2024 Gun Violence Report Fewer Overall Incidents but School Deaths and Injuries Are on the Rise

Omnilert, provider of gun detection technology, today released its compilation of Gun Violence Statistics for 2024 summarizing gun violence tragedies and their adverse effects on Americans and the economy.

Northeast Ohio School District Integrates Gun Detection, Intelligent Situational Awareness Platform

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed at Kenston Local School District in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, to proactively protect students, teachers, visitors and staff against gun-related threats.

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