Physical Security


NC State University Upgrades Security with New Turnstiles

Renovation to the D. H. Hill Library includes Lifeline Speedlane Swing optical turnstiles to curtail unauthorized entry with improved efficiency

  • August 26, 2020

Zyter ThermalAlert Cameras Go Live at Galesburg Cottage Hospital and Clinics

Zyter has deployed five ThermalAlert imaging cameras in a stand-alone configuration, divided among the three facilities.

  • August 25, 2020


A Healthy Dose

Vaping has grown in epidemic proportions over the past few years with schools across the country looking for effective ways to mitigate the situation quickly.

  • By Monique Merhige
  • August 01, 2020

Making the Grade

Today’s college and university campuses are more like small cities than closed communities. Spread over large areas, these campuses serve tens of thousands of students, most of whom live off-campus.

  • By Stephan Kaiser
  • August 01, 2020
Experts Weigh In: How to Reopen Schools Safely

Experts Weigh In: How to Reopen Schools Safely

Children will be in the first wave of people to come out of stay-home orders put in place to respond to coronavirus.

  • By Diane Schaffhauser
  • June 29, 2020
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Pioneering Integration Services

The Nemours Children’s Health System is a national resource focused on providing pediatric medical care, research, education, prevention, and advocacy.

  • By Barbara Rizzatti
  • June 17, 2020

Hardening Security

Hospitals are where people go to seek treatment, recover and address critical injuries.

  • By Steve Connor
  • June 17, 2020

Allied Universal Helps Schools and Universities Prep for Academic Year

As educational leaders continue the challenging conversation about what the new normal will look like for students across the nation,

  • June 09, 2020
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Will School Closures Help Prevent Spread of Coronavirus? CDC Guidelines Say It’s Unlikely

Education officials say they are confused by competing guidance coming from the CDC and The White House, some of which states that temporary school closures will do little to contain the spread of COVID-19.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • March 19, 2020
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Douglas County, Site of STEM School Highlands Ranch Shooting, Approves Millions in School Safety Funding

County commissioners are putting the funding toward physical security improvements and some mental health programming.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • February 03, 2020

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  • Campus Parking Problems: Modern Security Solutions

    Parking: for many, it’s an everyday fact of life. Whenever we drive somewhere, we must consider parking, and often, that parking experience sets our mood and expectations for the rest of the journey. Whether a quick grocery store pickup or long-term airport parking, the parking lot is an integral part of whatever type of campus you’re visiting. This includes destinations like retail stores, your local high school, hospitals, and the park-and-ride systems present in major cities. Read Now

  • The Critical Need for Naloxone on School Campuses

    The opioid crisis is escalating across the United States, increasingly affecting all segments of the population, including students on K-12 and college campuses. As the threat from opioids, especially fentanyl, becomes more widespread, it's critical for schools to have naloxone available—an antidote for opioid overdoses. This article discusses why naloxone should be as common as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in educational settings. Read Now

  • Best Practices for A Holistic Approach to Video Solutions in Campus Security

    Video surveillance is one of the most common security measures implemented by educational institutions today, but installing cameras is just the beginning. Adopting a holistic, comprehensive approach to video surveillance is a more effective way to safeguard campus communities and fully realize the value of your investment in physical security systems. Read Now

  • Back to School Planning is a Year-Round Commitment

    With summer underway, K-12 and college students, faculty, and staff are taking a well-earned break to recharge and gear up for the fall. It’s also the season when security professionals can get in and get busy installing upgrades and retrofits before the new school year starts. It’s a brief window, but, thanks to diligent planning throughout the year, the pros are always ready to hit the ground running at the last bell of spring term to make the most out of the limited time available. Read Now

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