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1 Dead, 3 Injured in UT Stabbing Spree

1 Dead, 3 Injured in UT Stabbing Spree

The suspect was taken into custody.

Guest Blog: Assessing the Tone of the Situation

Guest Blog: Assessing the Tone of the Situation

One simple, yet effective campus security option that is commonly overlooked is the dynamic combination of audio and video monitoring for additional verification.

Campus Gun Laws Create Need for More Security Measures

Campus Gun Laws Create Need for More Security Measures

Campus carry laws in Kansas have university’s searching for the funds to protect their no-gun zones.



After a weeklong series of threats made against students and staff, the South Burlington School District has found relief – and a suspect has been arrested.

Electronic Clues Lead to School Threat Suspect

After a weeklong series of threats made against students and staff, the South Burlington School District has found relief – and a suspect has been arrested.

Virginia Commonwealth University upgrades mass notification system

Repairing the Communication Gap

Virginia Commonwealth University upgrades mass notification system

New Security Protocols for San Bernardino School Involved in Shooting

New Security Protocols for San Bernardino School Involved in Shooting

School officials have banned visitors inside the building during instructional time.

University of Maryland Wins National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship

University of Maryland Wins National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship

University of Maryland, Baltimore County defeated nine other finalist teams to win the 2017 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition to become National Champions.

Classes Reopen at North Park Elementary School

Classes Reopen at North Park Elementary School

Today is the first day classes are open after the fatal shooting at the San Bernardino school. There are new security policies already in place, but the Superintendent said that it’s okay if some students are comfortable coming back to class just yet.

University of Saskatchewan implements new system for emergency preparedness

Setting the Standard

University of Saskatchewan implements new system for emergency preparedness

Security Questions to Ask Potential Colleges

Security Questions to Ask Potential Colleges

As the end of the school year is getting closer, high school students who are checking out colleges for fall may want to ask these security questions when they tour their potential colleges.

Ohio State “After Action Review” Suggests Changes after Car-and-Knife Attack

Ohio State “After Action Review” Suggests Changes after Car-and-Knife Attack

Ohio State University is beefing up security following a car-and-knife attack that exposed flaws in emergency procedures.

Two Dead in Elementary School Shooting in San Bernardino

UPDATE: Three Dead in Elementary School Shooting in San Bernardino

There is no longer a threat at the school.

North Carolina State University incorporates cell phones into the school’s emergency mass notification system.

Cell Phones and Mass Notification on Campus

North Carolina State University incorporates cell phones into the school’s emergency mass notification system

April to Become One of the Deadliest Months for Massacres

April to Become One of the Deadliest Months for Massacres

School administrators will have to take specific actions to better protect their students, staff, visitors and their campuses.

Tips For Designing Integrated Electronic Security Systems For Educational Environments

Tips For Designing Integrated Electronic Security Systems For Educational Environments

Successful implementation of technological solutions requires a thoughtful approach, one that considers the needs of the people who benefit from it.

An Increase In Bomb Threats

An Increase In Bomb Threats

A recent study by the educator’s school safety network notes that “bomb scares” have increased—more than 106 percent in the 2015-16 school year from the 2012-13 school year.

Securing Prestige

Securing Prestige

Securing a prestigious, historic university that is located in a busy, urban area produces challenges. High expectations by students, parents and staff, combined with today’s security and environmental challenges, demand an exceptional security program.

Making Schools More Secure

Making Schools More Secure

According to a study published in 2015 by U.S. News and World report, New Jersey High Schools ranked in the top 200 of approximately 20,000 high schools that were considered nationwide.

Higher Education Requires High definition Security

Higher Education Requires High definition Security

Like most schools of higher education, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) takes the safety of students and faculty very seriously.

Leveraging IP Technology

Leveraging IP Technology

Not long ago, the term “virtual guarding” conjured up images of bargain offerings seeking to reduce the cost of physical security guards by “replacing” manpower with video monitoring.

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