Physical Security


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A First Responder’s Insights on School Safety: Achieving Clarity in Emergencies

Former dispatch supervisor Jason Klink outlines how wearable panic buttons and dynamic campus mapping eliminate critical information gaps for first responders.

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Schools Shift Focus to Daily Operational Safety

New security report details transition away from legacy point systems toward unified identity platforms.



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Stronghold Systems Launches Motorized Bulletproof Classroom Shelters

The deployable system provides automated physical protection for students and teachers during school lockdown emergencies.

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Five Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Police are investigating a shooting at an Islamic center as a potential hate crime after three staff members and two suspects died.

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School Safety Gaps Persist Despite New Legislation

Survey data shows many teachers still lack access to panic buttons and schools face significant staffing shortages.

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Oklahoma Principal Tackles Armed Former Student

Principal Kirk Moore was injured while disarming a 20-year-old gunman during a planned attack at Pauls Valley High School, Reidman reports.

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Healthcare Workers Demand Better Safety Measures

New research shows 68% of healthcare staff faced violence last year, with many prioritizing security features over continuous location tracking.

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Securing Places of Worship Against Vehicle and Active Shooter Threats

Recent high-profile breaches underscore the critical need for religious institutions to implement layered defenses and professional risk assessments.

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Why Hardening Campuses Requires More than Technology

Beyond tech, true campus security relies on human behavior. Explore how CPTED, visitor protocols, and training create a robust "human firewall."

One Incident Shows How AI Still Isn’t the Perfect Solution for School Security

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.

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