Incident Response


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 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.

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

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.

UT Austin Announces Campus Security Improvements

UT Austin Announces Campus Security Improvements

It’s been almost one year since freshman Haruka Weiser was murdered, and with an upcoming vigil planned in her honor, UT has announced a report of security improvements that have been made across campus.

School Shooting Thwarted

School Shooting Thwarted

A teenage girl who was planning a school shooting at her Maryland high school has been taken into custody, after authorities received a tip from a concerned parent.



Signal boosters help fill in the gap between actual cell coverage and WiFi, and in emergency situations, that ability to connect is paramount.

Signal Boosters and Safety on Campus

Signal boosters help fill in the gap between actual cell coverage and WiFi, and in emergency situations, that ability to connect is paramount.

To protect students, faculty and visitors, use digital displays to distribute real-time emergency messaging and alerts

A Sharper Focus on Safety: Digital Signage Boosts Campus Security

To protect students, faculty and visitors, use digital displays to distribute real-time emergency messaging and alerts

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    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. Read Now

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    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? Read Now

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    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. Read Now

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