Campus Security & Life Safety Magazine - July August 2023

July / August 2023

  • UNLOCKING SCHOOL SAFETY
  • ACCOUNTING FOR HUMAN ERROR
  • CREATING SAFER CLASSROOMS
  • SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS IMPROVE CAMPUS PARKING


Cover Story

Unlocking School Safety: The Unknown Tool that 911 Says Could Change Everything

Unlocking School Safety: The Unknown Tool that 911 Says Could Change Everything

By Ralph C. Jensen

In 2022, there were 46 school shootings, which marked the highest number of such incidents since the tragic events at Columbine. These shootings have exacerbated the wave of violence facing our children.


Features

Having a Video Surveillance System Might be Useless if Its Not Being Used Correctly

Having a Video Surveillance System Might be Useless if Its Not Being Used Correctly

By Amy Bolin

Most schools and universities have video surveillance systems installed to protect students, teachers, and staff. However, it may be surprising to know that many of these systems are woefully inadequate for the critical tasks they are expected to perform.


Surveillance Solutions Improve Campus Parking Beyond Security

Surveillance Solutions Improve Campus Parking Beyond Security

By Anthony Incorvati

Campus environments come in many shapes and forms: universities, hospitals, corporate, military bases, or even airports—but they may all share common challenges when it comes to parking.


Accounting for Human Error

By Matt Jones

Much of the discourse around campus security—especially active shooter scenarios—revolves around making it as easy as possible for teachers and students to trigger an alarm in the event of an emergency.


Creating Safer Classrooms with Lockdown & Emergency Response Systems

Creating Safer Classrooms with Lockdown & Emergency Response Systems

By Monique Merhige

Schools in the United States use a variety of emergency response systems, including lockdown procedures, fire alarms, and evacuation plans.


Five Reasons to Choose CPVC for School Fire Sprinkler Systems

Five Reasons to Choose CPVC for School Fire Sprinkler Systems

By Lainey Liotta

From kindergarten through university, fire sprinkler systems play an important role in keeping students and staff safe in the event of a fire. Fire sprinklers are critical to protecting people and property because they prevent a fire from spreading before fire crews arrive.