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Pennsylvania High School to Install Several Security Upgrades

Pennsylvania High School to Install Several Security Upgrades

The Erie School District will be installing nearly 350 security cameras at the high school, as part of the new upgrade plan.

A+ Technology & Security Solutions Announces Series of Security Preparedness

A+ Technology & Security Solutions Announces Security Preparedness Seminars

Long Island systems integrator launches free security education line-up; works with law enforcement professionals, local school districts and businesses to help with security preparedness



The Secret to More Efficient Campus Security System Planning and Maintenance

The Secret to More Efficient Campus Security System Planning and Maintenance

Lowering costs and mitigating security risks

On November 1, Campus Security & Life Safety magazine will be hosting its very first summit

Campus Security & Life Safety Summit 2017

On November 1, Campus Security & Life Safety magazine will be hosting its very first summit

Beginning on July 1, students who have their permits to carry concealed weapons can also bring their guns along with them while on campus.

Campus Carry Has Begun in Georgia and Kansas

Beginning on July 1, students who have their permits to carry concealed weapons can also bring their guns along with them while on campus.

“Yes, HAL. Open the Quad Bay Doors.”

:“Yes, HAL. Open the Quad Bay Doors.”

In today’s world, emergency communications and notifications are not necessarily specific “systems”, but an ecosystem of various systems, procedures and protocols making up a solution, designed to provide a uniform command-and-control response to specific emergency conditions.

An Extra Layer of Campus Protection

All universities are required to adhere to the same reporting standards detailing the types of crime committed on or near campus. These reporting standards, which are a part of the Clery Act, were recently updated to capture data in regards to the following

Protecting the Classroom

Protecting the Classroom

California State University was in need of a solution that would not only help mitigate theft and protect valuable IT and AV assets, but simplify the locking and unlocking process to improve the efficiency of equipment maintenance.

Enhancing Surveillance

Enhancing Surveillance

When it comes to safety on college campuses, video surveillance is a critical tool. It has a force-multiplying effect, and campus security officers rely on the technology to help them monitor activity and stop violence, crime, and other threats, which are important considerations for prospective students and their families.

Reimagining Communication

Reimagining Communication

By creating compelling content that people will share, police departments can access the billions of online conversations taking place each day.

An Integrated Approach to a Safer School District

An Integrated Approach to a Safer School District

The Littleton Public School District was adamant about implementing technology that would provide an integrated approach to a safer school by utilizing PoE to ultimately achieve a fullfledged Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.

School Perimeter Security: The First Line of Defense

School Perimeter Security: The First Line of Defense

Perimeter security isn’t always just about violent intruders. Good perimeter security greatly reduces opportunities for vandalism and theft during school hours as well as after.

New Solutions To Securing A Campus

At first blush, the concept of bringing military operational and intelligence know-how to campus security may seem strange.

Protecting Outdoor Spaces

Protecting Outdoor Spaces

College and university campuses have hundreds— even thousands—of outdoor acres to secure, from parking lots to exercise trails. however, many of the standard security solutions— locks, access control and intrusion alarms—used to protect the indoor environment have little impact outdoors.

The Building Blocks

Educational institutions face an increasing risk environment. recent high-profile incidents emphasize these risks and magnify the vulnerabilities that educational facilities face. this has led to an increase in public demand for improved security solutions across campuses.

Conquering A Feeding Frenzy

Conquering A Feeding Frenzy

Pensacola christian college (pcc), in northwest florida, is located just off the warm emerald waters of florida’s gulf coast. pcc became a reality in 1974 when 100 students arrived at the college’s one building.

Leveraging Data

Leveraging Data

Campus security, both in a corporate and higher education setting, can be improved by leveraging data from access control systems to drive future security decisions.

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