Districts have used funds to make improvements such as enhanced door locks, better visitor screening procedures and shatter-resistant glass. Many districts also used the grants to fund salaries for school counselors and child psychologist in order to improve mental health services for students.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 27, 2018
The new school will feature cameras, panic buttons, a security vestibule, and an electronic map of the school accessible by police.
- By Jordan Lutke
- September 27, 2018
Instead of the traditional lockdown and shelter-in-place protocol for an active shooter incident, APS will now be applying the ALICE system: “alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate.” ALICE has been introduced to 3,700 school districts and is more proactive than the traditional response.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 26, 2018
Security at every level, from keycards to cameras, was deemed “not fit for purpose” following repeated trespasses by the same individual posing as staff over a six month period.
- By Jordan Lutke
- September 26, 2018
Teachers can use CrisisGo to communicate alerts simultaneously to other teachers on campus as well as staff members, local law enforcement and first responders, according to AISD Safety and Security Coordinator Dan Cottner.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 26, 2018
The Tyler Drive pairs with the Traversa Ride 360 app and includes features like a GPS that allows each school bus to be tracked and a list of student names and addresses so drivers can better keep tabs on who is riding on their bus.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 25, 2018
Before school began in mid-August, the new security aides trained with a student resource officer on protocols and expectations for working on campus. Next month, the security aides will undergo active shooter training led by the Twin Falls Police Department.
- By Jessica Davis
- September 25, 2018
Colony Farm Forensic Psychiatric Hospital is receiving increased security, staffing, and training, following violence against staff.
- By Jordan Lutke
- September 24, 2018
A major function of the app will send students, parents, and staff push notifications during emergencies.
- By Jordan Lutke
- September 24, 2018
Research suggests even this simple training can have positive effects on school climate
- By Jordan Lutke
- September 24, 2018