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Managing Traffic

Managing Traffic

Educational campuses are busy, complex environments. Amidst all the bustle, there are countless discreet traffic interactions governing whether people and vehicles make it to their destinations safely and smoothly.

Rethinking Your Doors and Hardware

he health and social crises of this past year have increased demand for enhanced safety, accessibility, compliance, and convenience.

The Touchless Fan Experience

The Touchless Fan Experience

Remember back in the day when fans crowded at the gate, tickets in hand, eager to rush en masse to their seats?



When Fire Strikes

Physical security systems such as access control, video surveillance with analytics, and intrusion detection are primary security solutions at K-12 and higher education campuses that protect students, staff and assets.

Eyes on You

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is an enormous school system, as are the challenges that Ralph Velez, director of security operations, is tasked to manage.

The Right to Choose

In late May 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order banning the state’s government entities—including public schools and universities—from requiring face masks.

University of Utah Pledges to Increase Female Police Presence

The University of Utah Police Department has committed to joining the 30x30 initiative, a national coalition pledging to increase representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030.

Survey Results Rank Safety, Security as Top Priorities for Education Facilities

According to the results of a new survey from Honeywell Building Technologies, 93% of schools reported an emergency incident due to an infrastructure malfunction within the last year.

Survey Reveals Gap Between Parents, Administrators in Perceived School Safety

A survey from Safe and Sound Schools and Raptor Technologies has revealed a gap between parents and administrators in perceptions of school safety. The results of the survey, which was conducted among district administrators, public safety staff, students, teachers, and parents, suggest that administrators are significantly more confident than parents in schools’ safety policies and procedures.

University data security

Three Steps to University Data Protection

Universities need to understand that different forms of stored personally identifiable information (PII) need different security tactics to best secure the data. Every effective university PII protection effort needs to address three critical requirements: data discovery, access governance and risk mitigation.

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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. Read Now

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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. Read Now

  • Person unlocking door with smartphone

    Streamlining Secure Access

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

  • Person pointing at screen

    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. Read Now