Facility Security


Oregon Community College Puts All Officers on Paid Leave

Central Oregon Community College, located in Bend, Ore., announced this week that it is putting its entire staff of public safety officers on paid administrative leave during an independent, third-party review of department operations. The university declined to comment on the immediate reason for the investigation.

Police Link Kidnapping to School-Issued Technology

North Carolina law enforcement officers are urging caution after the recovery of a kidnapped 14-year-old girl who communicated with her abductor through a school-issued computer.



UNC System Board of Governors Approves Security Fee Increase

At its Feb. 23 meeting, the UNC System Board of Governors approved raising the student fee for campus security. It’s set to change from $30 to $57 per student.

University of Arizona

University of Arizona Student Death Prompts Focus on Campus Security

On Saturday, Feb. 20, a University of Arizona student was shot and killed in an on-campus parking garage. The Tucson Police Department is currently investigating the death as a homicide. As students returned to campus on Monday, their attention turned to how campus security and safety measures could prevent another similar incident.

Montana Law to Require State Colleges, Universities to Permit Campus Carry

On Thursday, Feb. 18, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law expanding the rights of law-abiding gun owners in the state. House Bill 102 allows the concealed carry of firearms for self-protection without requiring written authorization from the government (that is, a concealed-carry license). Most relevantly, the new law dictates that the Montana University System adopt the looser restrictions by June 1.

FBI Arrests UCLA Student for Alleged Participation in Storming U.S. Capitol

FBI Arrests UCLA Student for Alleged Participation in Storming U.S. Capitol

The FBI has arrested a UCLA student who allegedly participated in the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6.

Bringing Biometrics to Campus

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has shattered the “normal” operational practices that educational facilities previously operated under.

Building Security Systems

Building Security Systems

Changes are coming to corporate campuses as owners and managers look to increase efficiencies in the way facilities are secured and building operations are managed.

The Possibilities of Integrating Intercoms on a Network

Intercoms are an ideal solution for college and university campuses because they provide an appealing level of security for a campus’ friendly flow of people.

Enhancing School Security

Enhancing School Security

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the country in early 2020, schools nationwide promptly closed their doors and put in place remote learning.

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