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.
Three days after a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, police are still searching for a suspect. That’s according to CNN.
- By Brent Dirks
- December 15, 2025
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.
For decades, campus security strategies focused on keeping threats outside school walls. But since the tragedy at Columbine High School, data has shown that many attacks begin inside the building, often in classrooms and corridors. This shift has prompted schools to rethink security from the inside and place greater emphasis on interior elements such as classroom doors. This shift is evidenced by a new generation of classroom door systems engineered to delay inside intruders and an ASTM standard that raises the bar on how these systems must be designed to defend against attack.
- By Mitzi Amon
- November 17, 2025
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