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Torrance USD Standardizes Its Mass Communications

The Torrance Unified School District is a cornerstone of the Torrance, Calif. community, dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. Serving a diverse student population, Torrance USD delivers a comprehensive and enriching educational experience from kindergarten through high school. The school district comprises 17 elementary, eight middle, and five high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school. 

  • By Diana Rosenblatt
  • July 14, 2025
Florida State University

Florida State University on Lockdown, Active Shooter Arrested

Florida State University law enforcement officials have issued a stay in place shelter advisory after a gunman entered the campus student union and opened fire.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • April 17, 2025


Lockdown Strategies: Unique for K–12 and Higher Education

Lockdown Strategies: Unique for K–12 and Higher Education

Lockdown strategies play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and wellness of students, faculty, and staff in every school setting.

  • By Jeremy Saline, Ron Baer
  • September 18, 2023
Technology Integrations Are Producing Effective Results in Visitor Management

Technology Integrations Are Producing Effective Results in Visitor Management

Not only can a visitor management system heighten security and safety—mainly by vetting visitors before they’re permitted to enter a facility—it also can help campuses be compliant with occupancy levels dictated by fire codes and other regulations.

  • By Josh Gerena
  • September 18, 2023

Accounting for Human Error

Much of the discourse around campus security—especially active shooter scenarios—revolves around making it as easy as possible for teachers and students to trigger an alarm in the event of an emergency.

  • By Matt Jones
  • July 17, 2023

Rave Panic Button Earns FirstNet Listed Designation

FirstNet Subscribers Can Now Access Rave Panic Button via the FirstNet App Catalog

  • April 21, 2020
A Vital Role

A Vital Role

From a campus security management standpoint, the safety and security of students, staff, faculty and visitors should be top of mind for administrators and security staff alike.

  • By Wayne Dorris
  • April 14, 2020
Enabling Students To Learn Safely

Enabling Students To Learn Safely

Schools continue to search for integrated and universal solutions to meet their communications challenges.

  • By William Sako
  • April 14, 2020
The Promise of Technology

The Promise of Technology

Many campuses, corporations and retirement homes competitively differentiate their offerings around service and safety.

  • By Paul Rux
  • April 14, 2020
Technology Trends to Safeguard Your Campus

Technology Trends to Safeguard Your Campus

Not all campus environments are created equal and neither are the threats they face.

  • By Rick Tampier
  • December 01, 2019

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