Incident Response


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.

Securing Classrooms: Integrating The First Unified Security System

Securing Classrooms: Integrating the First Unified Security System

With gun violence now a reality in school corridors and classrooms, officials are faced with the significant, yet daunting, task of ensuring that students, faculty and staff are secure in what traditionally has been considered a safe environment.

Evolving Drills to Match Campus Threats

For many years, campuses believed these drills encompassed the entire gamut of threats that could endanger students, faculty and staff on their campus. Today, the threats are evolving and so are the drills.

How To Select The Best Mass Notification System For Your Campus

How to Select The Best Mass Notification System for Your Campus

Although some college campuses have long benefited from mass notification systems, the current evolving threat environment facing our education systems indicate just how crucial it is for all schools to have the technologies and communications infrastructure to inform and protect students, families, faculty and staff.

Get Ready For Gen Z: The Future Of ID Issuance

Get Ready For Gen Z: The Future of ID Issuance

The next generation of students is making its way onto college campuses. As millennials trade in their caps and gowns for a spot in the workforce, Gen Z is shopping for dorm room essentials.

Campus Shootings Changes Back-to-School Shopping

Campus Shootings Change Back-to-School Shopping

Parents are finding themselves purchasing bulletproof items for their children to take to school with them.



Poll Finds More Parents Fear For Childrens

Poll Finds More Parents Fear For Children's Safety at School

PDK Poll found that parents are more scared to send their students to school than they were 20 years ago in their annual survey.

Texas Security Company Donates Comprehensive Metal Detection to Santa Fe High

Texas Security Company Donates Comprehensive Metal Detection to Santa Fe High

Garrett Metal Detectors Extends Offer To Santa Fe High School

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  • How Open Platform VMS Enables Critical Information Sharing During Campus Emergencies

    Much of the evolution in emergency response is being driven by cloud-connected video security solutions that enable instant information sharing across organizational boundaries. Significant investments in national and local data infrastructure, robust fiber networks, and high-bandwidth 5G wireless connectivity have also helped build a foundation for this transformation. Read Now

  • Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with AI-Enhanced Threat Detection

    Healthcare facilities are often regarded as sanctuaries of care and healing, yet they are increasingly becoming hotspots for workplace violence. Nurses, physicians, technicians, and support staff face threats ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault with alarming frequency. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare workers are four times more likely to suffer workplace violence injuries than workers in private industry overall. This grim reality not only jeopardizes staff safety but can also disrupt patient care, erode morale, and increase turnover — a cascading risk for an industry already grappling with labor shortages. Read Now

  • Lessons from the Field: Securing Campuses and Other Open Environments

    Securing large, open areas like college campuses or healthcare facilities is no easy task, and campus security teams often find themselves under the microscope. Fortunately, advancements in security technology have put valuable new tools in the hands of security professionals, granting them greater visibility throughout their environments and providing more accurate information than ever. Advancements in video analytics, body-worn devices, and other security technology has changed how many campuses approach security—as well as how they work with law enforcement. Read Now

  • Why Performing a Back-to-School Campus Security Audit is Vital

    The ‘25-’26 academic year will challenge campus security teams as they grapple with a range of heightened risks, potentially with fewer resources than before. Read Now