Facility Security


Sensing Danger in 2020

Sensing Danger in 2020

When bullet-proof backpacks are sold out at your local Wal-Mart, you know something must change.

  • By Clayton Brown
  • December 01, 2019
Boosting Campus Safety

Boosting Campus Safety

Whether they are staying up all night to cram for a final at the library, working a late shift after classes, or waking up early to put in a few more hours at the lab, college students roam campus at all hours of the evening, and ultimately, that can become a safety issue.

  • By Dillon Twombly
  • December 01, 2019


School of Success: Safeguarding Our Future

School of Success: Safeguarding Our Future

To enhance security across its numerous campuses, GCSD deployed a complete video security and critical communications solution including Avigilon Control Center (ACC) video management software, Motorola Solutions XPR 3500e radios and over 1,000 Avigilon cameras.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • December 01, 2019
Preventing Mechanical Breakdowns

Preventing Mechanical Breakdowns

When a high school actually wears out lock mechanisms while trying to keep its students safe, it is definitely time for a cloud-based wireless upgrade.

  • By Margie Gurwin
  • December 01, 2019
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Virginia Elementary School Receives Security Overhaul

Through an $85,000 state safety grant, Van Pelt Elementary School in Virginia is going through a security overhaul, adding a vestibule for visitors to enter the school.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 27, 2019
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Indiana School Requires Students to Wear a Clear Backpack Following Bomb Threat

Frankton Junior-Senior High School is now enforcing a clear backpack policy after a bomb threat earlier this year.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 27, 2019
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Double Shooting at a Florida University Prompts Parents, Students to Ask For More Security

Parents want more safety measures after a deadly double shooting at Florida Memorial University over the weekend.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 26, 2019
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Florida High School Receives Third Bomb Threat Since October

Boyd H. Anderson High School in Florida received its third bomb threat since October on Monday.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 25, 2019
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin Student Starts Petition for More Lighting, Emergency Call Boxes

A University of Texas at Austin student is hoping her petition can help push the university and city of Austin to increase lighting in West Campus, an area she says is poorly lit.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 22, 2019
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North Carolina School District Spends More Than $1 Million to Harden Front Entrance, Secure Schools

The Johnston County School System in North Carolina is spending almost $2 million to upgrade security measures at its schools.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 21, 2019

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  • Campus Parking Problems: Modern Security Solutions

    Parking: for many, it’s an everyday fact of life. Whenever we drive somewhere, we must consider parking, and often, that parking experience sets our mood and expectations for the rest of the journey. Whether a quick grocery store pickup or long-term airport parking, the parking lot is an integral part of whatever type of campus you’re visiting. This includes destinations like retail stores, your local high school, hospitals, and the park-and-ride systems present in major cities. Read Now

  • The Critical Need for Naloxone on School Campuses

    The opioid crisis is escalating across the United States, increasingly affecting all segments of the population, including students on K-12 and college campuses. As the threat from opioids, especially fentanyl, becomes more widespread, it's critical for schools to have naloxone available—an antidote for opioid overdoses. This article discusses why naloxone should be as common as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in educational settings. Read Now

  • Best Practices for A Holistic Approach to Video Solutions in Campus Security

    Video surveillance is one of the most common security measures implemented by educational institutions today, but installing cameras is just the beginning. Adopting a holistic, comprehensive approach to video surveillance is a more effective way to safeguard campus communities and fully realize the value of your investment in physical security systems. Read Now

  • Back to School Planning is a Year-Round Commitment

    With summer underway, K-12 and college students, faculty, and staff are taking a well-earned break to recharge and gear up for the fall. It’s also the season when security professionals can get in and get busy installing upgrades and retrofits before the new school year starts. It’s a brief window, but, thanks to diligent planning throughout the year, the pros are always ready to hit the ground running at the last bell of spring term to make the most out of the limited time available. Read Now

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