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Florida School District Adds Closed Access Control System

Florida School District Adds Closed Access Control System

The Santa Rosa County School District is adding “closed access control” systems to its campuses in an effort to prevent people from entering a school without permission.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission Presents Final Report

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission Presents Final Report

The final report, which runs 458 pages, details the shooting’s timeline of events and dozens of recommendations for safety and security actions.

Michigan District Boosts Security After Increase in Threats, Bullying

Michigan District Boosts Security After Increase in Threats, Bullying

New security measures include an emphasis on emergency training and drills, access control and student wellness.



John Hopkins University Points to Baltimore Crime to Approve Police Force

John Hopkins University Points to Baltimore Crime to Approve Police Force

John Hopkins University are escalating efforts to approve an independent police force on campus.

San Diego School District Falls Victim to Massive Data Breach

San Diego School District Falls Victim to Massive Data Breach

More than half a million students, parents and staff members had their personal information exposed in a data breach in 2018.

Debate Sparked as a Central Pennsylvania University Arms Security Officers

Debate Sparked as a Central Pennsylvania University Arms Security Officers

Susquehanna University has recently enacted a new policy that arms retired state troopers who serve on the school’s security force.

In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

In Case You Missed It: The Top Campus Security & Life Safety Stories from 2018

We've collected the top Campus Security & Life Safety stories published in our print issues this year.

Looking Forward into 2019

Looking Forward into 2019

Predicting campus security trends ahead of the New Year.

2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

2018 Review: A Look Back at Campus Security Trends

Campus Security & Life Safety takes a look back at the trending security measures on campuses in 2018.

Ohio School Board Votes to Allow Trained Staff to Carry Firearms

Ohio School Board Votes to Allow Trained Staff to Carry Firearms

According to Lynch and the school board, participation in the program would be 100 percent voluntary, and volunteers would be vetted via an extensive process before being approved.

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