Perimeter Security


University of New Mexico Considers Adding Iron Fence Around Campus

University of New Mexico Considers Adding Iron Fence Around Campus

University of New Mexico officials are reportedly considering plans to add an iron fence around the school’s main campus as a security measure.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • June 05, 2019
Jumping Into the IP Campus

Jumping Into the IP Campus

Imagine, a campus security installation so big that it will take years to complete all the work, and it also means installing solutions with the latest technology and greatest impact to school security.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • June 01, 2019

Geofences Aren’t Just for Marketers

You may have heard the term ‘geofence’ thrown around in the controversial discussion about mcommerce (mobile commerce) or you may even know of the benefits of geofencing capabilities within the realm of emergency communication technology, but how vital is geofencing as a non-marketing tool?

  • By Todd Pazicni
  • June 01, 2019
A Proactive Approach to Campus Security

A Proactive Approach to Campus Security

Some of the major requirements DPS needed in their access control system included flexibility and scalability. After much research, DPS discovered Open Options and named them as their access control partner of choice in 2013.

  • By Ellie Randall
  • June 01, 2019
Montana School Secures Campus with Glass Barrier at Front Office

Montana School Secures Campus with Glass Barrier at Front Office

Whitefish Middle School has added a 10-foot glass barrier at its front office as part of its security measures.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 31, 2019
Florida Lawmakers Take a Look at Security, Safety at Israeli Schools

Florida Lawmakers Take a Look at Security, Safety at Israeli Schools

A group of Florida lawmakers toured schools in Tel Aviv, Israel, to look at their security and safety measures.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 29, 2019
Southern Colorado Districts Using Grants to Add Secure Vestibules

Southern Colorado Districts Using Grants to Add Secure Vestibules

Several Southern Colorado school districts were awarded security upgrade funds by the state’s School Security Disbursement Grant Program.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 23, 2019
Virginia Elementary School Installs Automatic Lockdown Switch

Virginia Elementary School Installs Automatic Lockdown Switch

Woodbrook Elementary School is the first campus in Albemarle County, Va., to implement a new automatic lockdown system.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 17, 2019


Florida District Outlines $1.7 Million in Security Upgrades

Florida District Outlines $1.7 Million in Security Upgrades

The Manatee County School District plans to address gaps in campus security with a $1.7 million security upgrades project.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • May 16, 2019
Gaylord Community Schools Plans to Bolster Security at School Entrances

Gaylord Community Schools Plans to Bolster Security at School Entrances

Gaylord Community Schools in Michigan plans to use funds awarded by the state’s Competitive School Safety Grant Program to bolster entrance security at three district buildings.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • April 23, 2019

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