Incident Response


Florida District Reviews Security and Safety Improvements Made Following Parkland Shooting

Florida District Reviews Security and Safety Improvements Made Following Parkland Shooting

According to St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent Wayne Gent, schools now have a single entrance point, and larger campuses have changed the way students access the campus. All fences are being raised to at least 6 feet high and visitor protocol stricter.

Georgia Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Campus

Georgia Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Campus

A school resource officer first saw the student with an e-cigarette in their possession, according to the school. The officer then searched the student and found the handgun in their possession.

Albany City Schools Tighten Security after Weapons Found on Campuses

Albany City Schools Tighten Security after Weapons Found on Campuses

On Dec. 13, 2018, a random student let a high school student in via a side door, allowing that student to avoid the metal detectors at the main entrance and bring in a loaded BB gun. As a result, alarms were added to about 30 doors at the campus over winter break.

Texas A&M San Antonio Updates Security Tech to Cut Down on Response Time

Texas A&M San Antonio Updates Security Tech to Cut Down on Response Time

“When you're talking about an active shooter situation or medical emergency, you're talking about situations where a second saves lives,” Assistant Chief Roger Stearns said.

Duke Increasing Security After Sexual Assault Reported on Campus

Duke Increasing Security After Sexual Assault Reported on Campus

Duke University is increasing security measures on its Central Campus after a student reported being raped in an on-campus housing common room in December, reports the Duke Chronicle.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission Presents Final Report

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission Presents Final Report

The final report, which runs 458 pages, details the shooting’s timeline of events and dozens of recommendations for safety and security actions.

In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

We've collected the top Campus Security & Life Safety stories published in our print issues this year.

2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

Campus Security & Life Safety takes a look back at the trending security measures on campuses in 2018.



Michigan District Addresses Security Concerns after Violence at Basketball Game

Michigan District Addresses Security Concerns after Violence at Basketball Game

Superintendent Josha Talison said he is working to get uniformed police officers or sheriff’s deputies present at all after-school activities.

School Data Security Incidents Increase After GDPR Implementation

School Data Security Incidents Increase After GDPR Implementation

The number of data security incidents reported by the education sector in the U.K. increased by more than 43 percent after the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), reports Schools Week.

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