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The Rise of Weapon Detectors in Hospitals

Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.

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Community-driven Video Technology

How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.

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The Second Line of Defense

Beyond exterior locks, discover how corridor doors and electronic access control create vital interior "zones" to protect students and staff.



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Streamlining Secure Access

Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system.

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TCA Improves Its Mass Communications

Trinity Christian Academy replaces disjointed analog systems with a unified IP-based platform to streamline daily bells and campus-wide emergency alerts.

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Gun Violence Show Downward Trend, But Is It Enough?

While Omnilert’s 2025 statistics reveal encouraging progress in school safety, the reality of 100+ gun deaths per day demands a shift toward AI detection and integrated prevention.

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Campus Audio Systems Need to join the Network

Legacy analog paging is no longer enough. Discover how network-based audio integrates with video and access control to transform campus safety.

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AI Supports Human Operators

While AI analytics are becoming a standard force multiplier for school safety, success depends on human verification and clear emergency policies.

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Campus Security Today News Briefs

From 2025 gun violence statistics showing signs of progress to the high-profile acquittal in the Uvalde shooting trial, we break down the latest shifts in the campus safety landscape.

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ClassSecure for Today's Schools

i-PRO’s ClassSecure system bridges the gap between Alyssa’s Law compliance and educator privacy with cameras that only activate during an emergency.

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Pathway Church Bolsters Security Across Multiple Kansas Campuses

AI-powered surveillance and grant funding help a Wichita church protect congregants and preschool students while streamlining operations.

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New Kensington Arnold District Enhances Campus Safety

The Pennsylvania school district implements real-time video access for dispatchers and vaping detection to improve emergency response times.

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Hoax Threats Target University of Florida Departments

University police increase Gainesville campus patrols and urge vigilance after multiple departments receive non-credible email threats.

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How Electronic Access Control and Compartmentalization Strengthen School Security

Electronic access control and interior compartmentalization can strengthen school security, enabling rapid lockdowns while maintaining safe egress and responder access.

Verkada Launches AI-powered Deterrence

Verkada has introduced AI-powered deterrence that uses video, audio and language models to detect unauthorized behavior, issue automated warnings and escalate security responses before incidents occur.

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Streamlining Secure Access

International House Berkeley upgraded access control across its historic residence using wireless locks integrated with existing security systems, improving safety, efficiency, and user experience for staff and residents.

Fischer Identity to Strengthen Digital Identity Assurance Across Higher Education

1Kosmos and Fischer Identity partner to help colleges and universities prevent enrollment fraud, verify identities, and modernize access across complex IAM environments.

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Pay-as-You-Grow Storage Model

By subsidizing hardware costs and using patent-pending ALICE1 technology, Cozaint enables organizations to retain months -not days- of critical AI-ready video surveillance data.

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AI Supports Human Operators

School security strengthened with use of newest technology

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Healthcare Trends Report 2026: AI, Workforce Strain, and Rising Safety Risks

Healthcare leaders are rethinking strategy as financial pressure, workforce burnout, workplace violence, and expanding AI adoption reshape care delivery.

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