Risk Management


Tips For Designing Integrated Electronic Security Systems For Educational Environments

Tips For Designing Integrated Electronic Security Systems For Educational Environments

Successful implementation of technological solutions requires a thoughtful approach, one that considers the needs of the people who benefit from it.

An Increase In Bomb Threats

An Increase In Bomb Threats

A recent study by the educator’s school safety network notes that “bomb scares” have increased—more than 106 percent in the 2015-16 school year from the 2012-13 school year.

UT Austin Announces Campus Security Improvements

UT Austin Announces Campus Security Improvements

It’s been almost one year since freshman Haruka Weiser was murdered, and with an upcoming vigil planned in her honor, UT has announced a report of security improvements that have been made across campus.

Free Cybersecurity Workshops at Berkeley for Students

Free Cybersecurity Workshops at Berkeley for Students

The new Berkeley GREEN Campus hosted a free cybersecurity workshop for teens who might be interested in exploring careers that deal with hackers and protecting private information for companies.

Middle School Students Arrested for Making Death Threats

Middle School Students Arrested for Making Death Threats

Two students have been apprehended by authorities after being accused of making threats to their school.

A new wave of threats hits Jewish Centers in Chicago, Florida and New York.

Even More Bomb Threats

A new wave of threats hits Jewish Centers in Chicago, Florida and New York.

With four bomb threats in just 5 weeks, Jewish community centers are working to make their campuses more secure.

Security Expanded After Bomb Threats at Several Jewish Community Centers

Only two months into the New Year and several Jewish community centers across the nation have been experiencing bombs threats. This has caused many of these centers to work on increasing their security.

Dismissing Analog

Dismissing Analog

The increase in incidents and safety concerns prompted the district to perform a security audit that involved the Topeka Police Department school resource officers, the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security.



Class In Session

Class In Session

Video analytics enable schools to proactively recognize behaviors to create an efficient and safe environment with minimal disruption.

Connecting The Campus

Saint Joseph's University is heading into the final leg of its strategic plan, Plan 2020: Gateway to the Future, which focuses on increased academic distinction, facility enhancements and endowment growth. As part of the facility enhancements, it was deemed necessary to replace core systems throughout the campus that related to life safety and security.

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