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University of Central Florida Implements License Plate Scanning Tech

University of Central Florida Implements License Plate Scanning Tech

Cameras have been installed at the entrances and exits of University of Central Florida to scan the license plates of cars on campus and check them against law enforcement databases, officials announced Thursday.

NY District Increases Security Following Multiple Threats to Middle School

NY District Increases Security Following Multiple Threats to Middle School

The Mamaroneck School District is beefing up security after a number of alleged threats made recently toward Hommocks Middle School.

Montreal Hospital Assembles Emergency Measures Task Force

Montreal Hospital Assembles Emergency Measures Task Force

The Douglas Mental Health University Institute has assembled a task force to look at ways to increase safety and security at the facility.



Corpus Christi District Upgrading Entrance Security This Summer

Corpus Christi District Upgrading Entrance Security This Summer

Corpus Christi Independent School District is adding extra security measures to the entrances of its middle and elementary school campuses this summer.

New Jersey District Boosts Security Following Arrest of Armed Man Outside Elementary School

New Jersey District Boosts Security Following Arrest of Armed Man Outside Elementary School

Westfield Public Schools is implementing extra security measures through the end of the school year following the arrest last week of an armed man outside of Tamaques Elementary School.

Central Louisiana Churches Increase Security, Safety

Central Louisiana Churches Increase Security, Safety

Churches in Central Louisiana are working to increase their security and safety measures following at least one threat to a local church and increased threats to houses of worship nationwide.

Some Toronto Post-Secondary Campuses Evacuated Due to Bomb Threats

Some Toronto Post-Secondary Campuses Evacuated Due to Bomb Threats

At least two post-secondary campuses in Toronto, Ontario, were evacuated Tuesday morning as law enforcement investigated bomb threats to multiple city schools. One campus was reopened quickly after it was determined to be safe.

North Carolina District First in the Country to Pilot New Student Safety App

North Carolina District First in the Country to Pilot New Student Safety App

Buncombe County Schools will be the first school district in the U.S. to test a new student safety app designed to help school officials more effectively help students with health or behavioral needs.

State Audit Shows NYC Schools Unprepared for Shootings, Other Emergencies

State Audit Shows NYC Schools Unprepared for Shootings, Other Emergencies

An audit of New York City schools released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that some city schools are unprepared for a shooting or other emergency situations.

New Jersey School Tests Weapon Detection Technology

New Jersey School Tests Weapon Detection Technology

Rancocas Valley Regional High School has been testing weapon detection software made by former U.S. Navy SEALS in hopes it could reduce the chance of a school shooting incident.

North Carolina School Secures Exterior Doors with New Security System

North Carolina School Secures Exterior Doors with New Security System

Mitchell High School has added a new security system to all exterior doors of its building.

Arkansas District Adding Police Dog

Arkansas District Adding Police Dog

The Fouke School District is adding a police dog to its staff as part of school security upgrades, thanks to a partnership with Miller County Prosecuting Attorney Stephanie Barrett.

Nebraska School District to Upgrade Outdated Security System this Summer

Nebraska School District to Upgrade Outdated Security System this Summer

Chadron Public Schools is updating its outdated security system this summer to a more efficient, multi-platform framework.

Anonymous Colorado School Safety Tip Line Received Record Number of Tips Last Month

Anonymous Colorado School Safety Tip Line Received Record Number of Tips Last Month

The Safe2Tell program, which allows students to anonymously report school safety concerns in Colorado, received a record number of tips this May.

California District Pilots Incident Management App

California District Pilots Incident Management App

The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education is planning to pilot test an incident management platform that is designed to help prepare schools for an emergency.

Arkansas District Replaces 1,300 Cameras

Arkansas District Replaces 1,300 Cameras

The Little Rock School District is upgrading its camera system, replacing 1,326 cameras throughout the district.

Michigan District to Install Lockdown Lighting

Michigan District to Install Lockdown Lighting

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) plan to install a new lockdown lighting system, which will include lights on the exterior of the buildings that flash during a lockdown to indicate that people outside should not enter the building.

NY Elementary School Stocks Classrooms with Safety Buckets

NY Elementary School Stocks Classrooms with Safety Buckets

Last Wednesday, teachers at Allegany-Limestone Elementary School were given buckets full of medical supplies and other materials that would help secure their classroom in the event of an active-shooter incident.

Texas Sheriff’s Department Adds Churches to Sunday Patrols

Texas Sheriff’s Department Adds Churches to Sunday Patrols

In light of recent attacks on houses of worship, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office has added local churches to its Sunday patrols.

Five New Jersey Districts Pilot-Testing School Security App

Five New Jersey Districts Pilot-Testing School Security App

Five Bergen County districts will be pilot-testing a school safety app before it’s rolled out to the rest of the district’s campuses in September.

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