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North East School Districts Boosting Security

North East School Districts Boosting Security

Schools in Virginia and Maryland are boosting security before school starts in the Fall

A Guide for Educational Institutions to Avoid Insider Threats

A Guide for Educational Institutions to Avoid Insider Threats

Cyber security has to now be as central to the safety of students and faculty as physical security is.



Marshall County to Upgrade School Security before Next School Year

Marshall County to Upgrade School Security before Next School Year

Four months after two students died in a shooting on campus, the district is layering security measures to keep students safe.

Broward County School Board Reveals Overview of New Security Measures

Broward County School Board Reveals Overview of New Security Measures

The School Board of Broward County, including Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School, has revealed what it is doing to create safer schools.

Preparing For The Worst

Preparing For The Worst

It happened at 11:46 a.m. on a Friday, just three weeks before the Parkland shooting. A southeastern university issued a campus-wide emergency notification advising a gunman was on or near campus, and that individuals should seek protective shelter immediately.

Securing Change

Securing Change

“You never think it is going to happen to you.” That was the first thing Jake Glacer said to me when we sat down to talk at ISC West.

Creating A Campus-Wide Digital Surveillance Solution

Creating A Campus-wide Digital Surveillance Solution

In an ongoing effort to improve campus safety and security, Texas Tech has instituted a program to install security cameras at random locations across campus, hopefully to not only deter crime from happening on campus but also to assist the Texas Tech Police Department with investigating and solving crimes that do happen on campus.

The Most Effective Detection Technology

The Most Effective Detection Technology

Michigan State University and Notre Dame are fierce competitors, but off the field, they are among university police departments nationwide who join forces by employing specially trained Vapor Wake K-9s with one goal: keeping campuses safe.

OSDP Benefits Forward-Thinking Campus Environments

OSDP Benefits Forward-Thinking Campus Environments

OSDP provides a higher level of security, and continuously monitors wiring to guard against hackers.

School District Layers Security with Advanced Video Surveillance

School District Layers Security with Advanced Video Surveillance

Lockport City School District is adding video surveillance cameras with the ability to identify possible threats.

Effective Campus Security Goes Beyond Entrances and Exits

Effective Campus Security Goes Beyond Entrances and Exits

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blamed the design of schools for the Santa Fe High School shooting that killed 10 people and injured 13 more.

South Texas Schools Boost Security Following Santa Fe Shooting

South Texas Schools Boost Security Following Santa Fe Shooting

Schools in South Texas are boosting security following the school shooting that killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School.

Active Shooter at Santa Fe High School

Ten Dead in Santa Fe High School Shooting

A male student was taken into custody on Friday morning after a shooting spree at Santa Fe High School in southeast Texas

Illinois School Resource Officer Interrupts School Shooter

Illinois School Resource Officer Interrupts School Shooter

Dixon High School's School Resource Officer has been called a hero after interrupting a student who fired several shots in the school.

Going to the Head of the Class with ID Cards that Do More

Going to the Head of the Class with ID Cards that Do More

Maximizing ID cards by integrating advanced technology for multiple uses

Florida Healthcare System Launches New Security Protocols

Florida Healthcare System Launches New Security Protocols

Florida hospitals install new security protocols aimed at visitor management.

Washington State School Security Improvements Include Call Boxes

Washington State School Security Improvements Include Call Boxes

Schools in Washington state are stepping up their access control with the use of call boxes.

Violent Incidents on UT Campus Leads to Improved Security

Violent Incidents on UT Campus Leads to Improved Security

The University of Texas has stepped up its safety and security following violent incidents on campus.

New Hampshire Senate Approves $10 Million for School Security

New Hampshire Senate Approves $10 Million for School Security

The New Hampshire Senate has voted to increase the Public School Infrastructure Fund by $10 million.

Texas Wesleyan Boosts Campus Security Following Incident Off-Campus

Texas Wesleyan Boosts Campus Security Following Incident Off-Campus

Security on campus would be boosted since the incident happened so close to the university.

The state, the School Board and the Sheriff

Florida County Looks for More Funds for School Security

The state, the School Board and the Sheriff's department battle over funds for school security.

Michigan Governor Releases Details on $20 Million School Safety Plan

Michigan Governor Releases Details on $20 Million School Safety Plan

Gov. Rick Snyder is recommending $20 million to help schools upgrade their security.

Campus Security Solutions Highlighted at ISC West

Campus Security Solutions Highlighted at ISC West

Several companies at ISC West are dedicated to bringing safety and security to campuses across the country.

Mississippi Hospital to Add Infant Security System

Mississippi Hospital to Add Infant Security System

In two weeks, the medical center will begin using the Cuddles Infant Protection System, a computerized monitoring system that includes elastic tracking bands placed around the arms or ankles of all new babies. The tracking bands broadcast alarm signals if removed incorrectly or if the infant is taken too close to an exit.

Illinois School Districts Increasing Campus Security

Illinois School Districts Increasing Campus Security

Since the fatal Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., some school districts in the Fox Valley region of Illinois are increasing security at their campuses. According to officials, some of the security upgrades were already in motion, but the Parkland shooting has heightened the focus on student safety.

University of Wyoming Rolls Out Campus Safety App

University of Wyoming Rolls Out Campus Safety App

If the user is walking late at night, they can set a “Safety Timer” for the amount of time they expect to be walking and alert “guardians” — which users can set as a partner, friend, parent, or even the police — of their destination and expected arrival time.

Accessing Safety

With the seemingly endless increase in school and workplace shootings and other violent incidents, businesses, organizations, and campuses are taking a hard look at their security systems and the safety measures they have in place now more than ever.

Getting High Marks

Getting High Marks

When the Central Arkansas' Riverview School District recently agreed to invest in a new access control system to secure the Junior/Senior High School campus, Rutledge was determined to install a solution to encompass the campus’s entire 150,000 square feet of space, spanning multiple buildings, while providing ease of access to teachers, administrators, maintenance and custodial staff.

Creating A Camera Use Policy

Creating A Camera Use Policy

The past decade has seen a cultural shift, where concerns over personal privacy have gradually taken a back seat to those of security.

Maintaining Strength

Security professionals are faced with several challenges in today’s highly technical environment on campuses.

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