Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.
- By Marilyn Thaxton
- March 06, 2026
How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.
- By Sam Phillips
- March 06, 2026
Beyond exterior locks, discover how corridor doors and electronic access control create vital interior "zones" to protect students and staff.
- By Ken Cook
- March 06, 2026
Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system.
- By Savannah Ragali
- March 06, 2026
Trinity Christian Academy replaces disjointed analog systems with a unified IP-based platform to streamline daily bells and campus-wide emergency alerts.
- By Mark Foerderer
- March 06, 2026
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.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- March 06, 2026
Legacy analog paging is no longer enough. Discover how network-based audio integrates with video and access control to transform campus safety.
- By Chris Wildfoerster
- March 06, 2026
While AI analytics are becoming a standard force multiplier for school safety, success depends on human verification and clear emergency policies.
- By Jill Renihan
- March 06, 2026
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.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- March 06, 2026
i-PRO’s ClassSecure system bridges the gap between Alyssa’s Law compliance and educator privacy with cameras that only activate during an emergency.
- By Adam Lowenstein
- March 06, 2026
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.
1Kosmos and Fischer Identity partner to help colleges and universities prevent enrollment fraud, verify identities, and modernize access across complex IAM environments.
Some schools in Colorado will soon be getting an additional layer of protection with 3M’s state-of-the-art safety and security film.
Yes, artificial intelligence technology is here. And it’s here to stay. But that doesn’t mean AI is perfect as a recent incident in Baltimore, Maryland shows.
- By Brent Dirks
- December 10, 2025
HID and the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) are proud to announce that HID has underwritten 1,000 scholarships for the Foundations of School Security Leadership Certificate course. Through this initiative, which will continue throughout 2026, HID is reducing financial barriers that may limit access to essential training to help professionals learn how to protect schools against an emerging threat landscape while still maintaining an open and nurturing environment. In addition, the program will also provide the recipients with a one-year NCSSD membership to further support their professional development.
Building owners and facility managers increasingly rely on electrified hardware to enhance security while meeting accessibility standards. Among these technologies, electrified or motorized latch retraction locks are especially effective for retrofit projects where existing door and frame conditions complicate upgrades. Latch retraction capable locks combine security, accessibility and code compliance benefits, making them ideal for retrofitting fire-rated and non-rated openings in schools, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings and more.
- By Mark Kuhn
- November 20, 2025
Tuskegee University, one of the nation's most respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), today announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s (NASDAQ: HON) AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to capture attention across every sector, and the physical security industry is no exception. Once seen as experimental, AI-enabled analytics now underpin how organizations monitor environments, detect threats, and make decisions. What was once futuristic is now a practical necessity for safety professionals managing growing volumes of data, tighter resources, and increasing expectations for faster, more accurate responses.
- By Quang Trinh
- November 14, 2025
Campus administrators today face a challenging mandate: deliver stronger security across their facilities while working within tighter budget constraints. From school districts focused on student safety to hospitals protecting patients and staff, the question remains the same: how do you build security infrastructure that evolves with your needs without requiring massive capital investments?
- By Matt Fishback
- November 12, 2025
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack, Washington College stood at a crossroads — its legacy defined by centuries of academic excellence, but its digital infrastructure revealing the fragile underbelly of modern campus operations.
- By Irving Bruckstein
- September 12, 2025