Incident Response


Campus Officers in Oregon Justified in Shooting

Campus Officers in Oregon Justified in Shooting

Portland State University police officers will not face criminal charges following fatal shooting.

Florida Legislators Reject Call for Funds to Hire Campus Police

Florida Legislators Reject Call for Funds to Hire Campus Police

Florida legislators disagree with Gov. Rick Scott when it comes to security on school campuses.

Campus Security & Life Safety Summit Heading to Phoenix

Campus Security & Life Safety Summit Heading to Phoenix

The Campus Security & Life Safety team is taking its one-day Summit to Phoenix, Ariz.

Students Return to Santa Fe High School, New Security Measures

Students Return to Santa Fe High School, New Security Measures

Santa Fe High details boosted security measures following on-campus shooting last May.

Male Student Stabbed Female in Oklahoma School Auditorium

Male Student Stabbed Female in Oklahoma School Auditorium

A 14-year-old boy stabbed a girl of the same age in the middle of an all school assembly.

Virginia School District Leaves Students Vulnerable by Posting Crisis Plan Online

Virginia School District Leaves Students Vulnerable by Posting Crisis Plan Online

A Virginia school district publically posted crisis emergency plans to its website.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas to Open for New School Year with Security Improvements

Marjory Stoneman Douglas to Open for New School Year with Security Improvements

MSD High School will be patrolled by 18 security officials in the upcoming school year.

New Parkland School to be Built like a Fortress

New Parkland School to be Built like a Fortress

A new charter school just miles from Marjory Stoneman Douglas could be the most advanced campus in terms of security in the state.



Unique Communication on Campus

Emergency communication solutions like blue light phone towers and call boxes have been commonly used tools at universities and colleges for decades.

Developing Effective Lockdown Procedures

Developing Effective Lockdown Procedures

Campus lockdown procedures, much like other emergency response and disaster preparedness measures, are critical to the safe and secure operation of a school campus.

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  • Two Killed During Shooting at Wisconsin Christian School

    Two people were killed and five injured during a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wis. on Monday. Read Now

  • Black Hills State University Takes an Open, Scalable Approach to Video Security

    Black Hills State University recognized the need for a centralized video system to improve campus security and streamline operations. The university sought a solution that could unify its main campus with a satellite location, enable cross-department access, and scale with future growth. By implementing open platform video technology, BHSU laid the foundation for a comprehensive, flexible, and scalable security infrastructure. Read Now

  • Pennsylvania School Uses Locked, Rolling Security Grille to Control Spectators, Secure Building

    St. Jude School in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, is a private Catholic elementary school that serves students from Pre-K through grade 8. Recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, St. Jude offers diverse educational programs designed to foster a nurturing and challenging learning environment, and extracurricular activities like sports are an integral part of promoting teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. Read Now

  • Fire-Rated Glazing Assemblies Modernize Academic and Social Hub

    In spring 2023, the University of Pittsburgh opened the doors to a seven-story west wing addition to Alan Magee Scaife Hall. The medical school building features several updated lecture halls, labs and classrooms. It also includes team-based learning and small group rooms as well as an entire floor dedicated to medical students. This floor is meant for students to congregate, study and build community. Read Now