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.
Enhanced stadium security helps ensure the safety of participants, staff and visitors. It can also be a vital investment in ongoing event attendance. According to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, 69.3% of eventgoers factor in security when making the decision to attend a stadium event.
- By Eric Kell
- September 09, 2025
Much of the evolution in emergency response is being driven by cloud-connected video security solutions that enable instant information sharing across organizational boundaries. Significant investments in national and local data infrastructure, robust fiber networks, and high-bandwidth 5G wireless connectivity have also helped build a foundation for this transformation.
- By Bob Shanes
- September 09, 2025
Healthcare facilities are often regarded as sanctuaries of care and healing, yet they are increasingly becoming hotspots for workplace violence. Nurses, physicians, technicians, and support staff face threats ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault with alarming frequency. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare workers are four times more likely to suffer workplace violence injuries than workers in private industry overall. This grim reality not only jeopardizes staff safety but can also disrupt patient care, erode morale, and increase turnover — a cascading risk for an industry already grappling with labor shortages.
- By Michael Peveler
- September 08, 2025