Facility Security


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The Rise of Weapon Detectors in Hospitals

Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.

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Streamlining Secure Access

Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system.



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Smart Sensors Help Schools Stay Ahead of Emerging Safety Threats

As safety concerns shift inward, schools are rethinking traditional security strategies to address vaping, air quality, and other emerging threats to student well-being.

Colorado School District Selects 3M Safety and Security Film

Some schools in Colorado will soon be getting an additional layer of protection with 3M’s state-of-the-art safety and security film.

Shooter Still at Large In Brown University Shooting that Killed Two, Injured Nine

Three days after a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, police are still searching for a suspect. That’s according to CNN.

Tuskegee University Upgrades Campus Safety Systems with Honeywell AI-Enabled Smart Access Technology

Tuskegee University, one of the nation's most respected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), today announced a multi-year, strategic project to implement a fully integrated security system across its campus using Honeywell’s (NASDAQ: HON) AI-enabled smart access technology. The upgrades will aim to further strengthen Tuskegee University’s commitment to the safety of its students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Rethinking Campus Security From the Inside

For decades, campus security strategies focused on keeping threats outside school walls. But since the tragedy at Columbine High School, data has shown that many attacks begin inside the building, often in classrooms and corridors. This shift has prompted schools to rethink security from the inside and place greater emphasis on interior elements such as classroom doors. This shift is evidenced by a new generation of classroom door systems engineered to delay inside intruders and an ASTM standard that raises the bar on how these systems must be designed to defend against attack.

AI in Security: Advancing Campus Safety and Considerations for Implementing

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to capture attention across every sector, and the physical security industry is no exception. Once seen as experimental, AI-enabled analytics now underpin how organizations monitor environments, detect threats, and make decisions. What was once futuristic is now a practical necessity for safety professionals managing growing volumes of data, tighter resources, and increasing expectations for faster, more accurate responses.

Lessons from the Field: Securing Campuses and Other Open Environments

Securing large, open areas like college campuses or healthcare facilities is no easy task, and campus security teams often find themselves under the microscope. Fortunately, advancements in security technology have put valuable new tools in the hands of security professionals, granting them greater visibility throughout their environments and providing more accurate information than ever. Advancements in video analytics, body-worn devices, and other security technology has changed how many campuses approach security—as well as how they work with law enforcement.

ASIS International Introduces ANSI-Approved School Security Standard

ASIS International, a leading authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security. The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding.

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    The Second Line of Defense

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    Community-driven Video Technology

    How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network. Read Now

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    Streamlining Secure Access

    Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system. Read Now

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    TCA Improves Its Mass Communications

    Trinity Christian Academy replaces disjointed analog systems with a unified IP-based platform to streamline daily bells and campus-wide emergency alerts. Read Now