Facility Security


Penn State Medical Center to Arm Security Guards

Penn State Medical Center to Arm Security Guards

These new safety and security measures come in light of an increase in violence against nurses and health care workers on the job. This year, Penn State Health has seen two violent incidents.

School-Turned-Shelter Following Hurricanes Patrolled by National Guard, Security Officers

School-Turned-Shelter Following Hurricanes Patrolled by National Guard, Security Officers

Arnold High School is sheltering displaced families following area hurricanes.



CMS Reviews School Security Following Butler High Shooting

CMS Reviews School Security Following Butler High Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina are reviewing their campus security measures throughout the district in light of a shooting at Butler High School in which one student was fatally shot by allegedly another student in a crowded hallway.

Synagogues Boost Security in Response to Shooting

Synagogues Boost Security in Response to Shooting

Synagogues across the country are reexamining and boosting their security procedures following a deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue during Shabbat services Saturday morning.

Kansas City Area Jewish Community Campus Installs New Security System

Kansas City Area Jewish Community Campus Installs New Security System

The Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas is defending against another violent threat.

11 Dead, 6 Wounded in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

11 Dead, 6 Wounded in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

A gunman entered a Pittsburgh synagogue during Saturday services, killing 11 worship attendees and wounding six other people, including four police officers, before he was taken into custody

School Rethinking Security After Student Enters Campus After Hours

School Rethinking Security After Student Enters Campus After Hours

Students at Springboro High School in Springboro, Ohio, were sent home Thursday morning as police combed the building in response to an after-hours entry by a student.

Buffalo State Increasing Patrols Following String of Robberies

Buffalo State Increasing Patrols Following String of Robberies

Campus police are increasing patrols following a string of robberies.

UK Hospital Security Staff Equipped with Body Cameras

UK Hospital Security Staff Equipped with Body Cameras

A UK hospital system is enhancing security with body-cams.

John Hopkins University Suggests On-Campus Police Force

John Hopkins University Suggests On-Campus Police Force

John Hopkins is looking into implementing an on-campus police force for effective security.

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    Three days after a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, police are still searching for a suspect. That’s according to CNN. Read Now

  • Electrified Latch Retraction Locks Key Benefits for Retrofits

    Building owners and facility managers increasingly rely on electrified hardware to enhance security while meeting accessibility standards. Among these technologies, electrified or motorized latch retraction locks are especially effective for retrofit projects where existing door and frame conditions complicate upgrades. Latch retraction capable locks combine security, accessibility and code compliance benefits, making them ideal for retrofitting fire-rated and non-rated openings in schools, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings and more. Read Now

  • Rethinking Campus Security From the Inside

    For decades, campus security strategies focused on keeping threats outside school walls. But since the tragedy at Columbine High School, data has shown that many attacks begin inside the building, often in classrooms and corridors. This shift has prompted schools to rethink security from the inside and place greater emphasis on interior elements such as classroom doors. This shift is evidenced by a new generation of classroom door systems engineered to delay inside intruders and an ASTM standard that raises the bar on how these systems must be designed to defend against attack. Read Now

  • AI in Security: Advancing Campus Safety and Considerations for Implementing

    Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to capture attention across every sector, and the physical security industry is no exception. Once seen as experimental, AI-enabled analytics now underpin how organizations monitor environments, detect threats, and make decisions. What was once futuristic is now a practical necessity for safety professionals managing growing volumes of data, tighter resources, and increasing expectations for faster, more accurate responses. Read Now