Beyond tech, true campus security relies on human behavior. Explore how CPTED, visitor protocols, and training create a robust "human firewall."
- By Jill Renihan
- March 13, 2026
Beyond exterior locks, discover how corridor doors and electronic access control create vital interior "zones" to protect students and staff.
- By Ken Cook
- March 06, 2026
How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.
- By Sam Phillips
- March 06, 2026
Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system.
- By Savannah Ragali
- March 06, 2026
Trinity Christian Academy replaces disjointed analog systems with a unified IP-based platform to streamline daily bells and campus-wide emergency alerts.
- By Mark Foerderer
- March 06, 2026
While Omnilert’s 2025 statistics reveal encouraging progress in school safety, the reality of 100+ gun deaths per day demands a shift toward AI detection and integrated prevention.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- March 06, 2026
While AI analytics are becoming a standard force multiplier for school safety, success depends on human verification and clear emergency policies.
- By Jill Renihan
- March 06, 2026
Legacy analog paging is no longer enough. Discover how network-based audio integrates with video and access control to transform campus safety.
- By Chris Wildfoerster
- March 06, 2026
From 2025 gun violence statistics showing signs of progress to the high-profile acquittal in the Uvalde shooting trial, we break down the latest shifts in the campus safety landscape.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- March 06, 2026
i-PRO’s ClassSecure system bridges the gap between Alyssa’s Law compliance and educator privacy with cameras that only activate during an emergency.
- By Adam Lowenstein
- March 06, 2026
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.
- By Brent Dirks
- December 15, 2025
Building owners and facility managers increasingly rely on electrified hardware to enhance security while meeting accessibility standards. Among these technologies, electrified or motorized latch retraction locks are especially effective for retrofit projects where existing door and frame conditions complicate upgrades. Latch retraction capable locks combine security, accessibility and code compliance benefits, making them ideal for retrofitting fire-rated and non-rated openings in schools, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings and more.
- By Mark Kuhn
- November 20, 2025
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.
- By Mitzi Amon
- November 17, 2025
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.
- By Quang Trinh
- November 14, 2025
Campus administrators today face a challenging mandate: deliver stronger security across their facilities while working within tighter budget constraints. From school districts focused on student safety to hospitals protecting patients and staff, the question remains the same: how do you build security infrastructure that evolves with your needs without requiring massive capital investments?
- By Matt Fishback
- November 12, 2025
More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released recently. The national survey shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems.
Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform.
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack, Washington College stood at a crossroads — its legacy defined by centuries of academic excellence, but its digital infrastructure revealing the fragile underbelly of modern campus operations.
- By Irving Bruckstein
- September 12, 2025
Established in 1901 in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Mountain View Los Altos High School District (MVLA) serves 4,400 students across the cities of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. It houses two award-winning high school campuses commonly ranked in the top 1 percent nationally; it also hosts a continuation high school, an adult education campus, an alternative academy for arts and technology, and a nontraditional high school program held at an innovation center.
- By Bob Fishtrom
- September 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.