Marshall County High School, the site of a shooting that killed two students in 2018, has since received hundreds of thousands in grants for security systems and mental health therapists.
- By Haley Samsel
- April 14, 2020
In the Spring of 2016, Oakwood University Church security personnel conducted a comprehensive security assessment of the campus and submitted its recommendations to the church’s senior pastor, Dr. Carlton Byrd.
- By Monique Merhige
- April 14, 2020
Many campuses, corporations and retirement homes competitively differentiate their offerings around service and safety.
- By Paul Rux
- April 14, 2020
As we embark on a new decade, it’s important to assess the changing landscape in the life safety and access control industry.
- By Lori R. Brown
- April 14, 2020
Although the state budget is slim in funding allocations, the approved one-year budget would give districts millions in funds for facilities upgrades and mental health counselors.
- By Haley Samsel
- April 03, 2020
Deadlines for the school security improvement funding are fast approaching, with districts needing to submit materials by mid to late April.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 23, 2020
Ransomware attacks tend to spike in spring and summer months, creating a “near-perfect storm” for hackers to disrupt patient care.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 23, 2020
Education officials say they are confused by competing guidance coming from the CDC and The White House, some of which states that temporary school closures will do little to contain the spread of COVID-19.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 19, 2020
While schools want to take action to keep students and staff safe from contracting COVID-19, public health officials say there is very little evidence that the virus is spread through contaminated surfaces.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 17, 2020
Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed cutting available school security grant funding from $60 million to $15 million, a move that has earned criticism from Republicans.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 04, 2020