Physical Security


Teacher explaining group of children safety precautions before launching flying drones

Schools Test Nonlethal Drones to Counter Active Shooters

Pilot programs in Florida, Georgia and Colorado deploy pepper-spraying drones designed to disrupt armed threats before police arrive.

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Rhombus and CENTEGIX Partner to Streamline Emergency Response

New technology integration connects wearable panic alerts directly to live video feeds and automated lockdown systems.



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The Future of Venue Security Isn't More of Everything

Adding more surveillance hardware and software only increases cognitive overload for security teams; the path forward lies in utilizing AI to aggregate existing, siloed inputs into a single actionable environment.

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A First Responder’s Insights on School Safety: Achieving Clarity in Emergencies

Former dispatch supervisor Jason Klink outlines how wearable panic buttons and dynamic campus mapping eliminate critical information gaps for first responders.

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Schools Shift Focus to Daily Operational Safety

New security report details transition away from legacy point systems toward unified identity platforms.

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Stronghold Systems Launches Motorized Bulletproof Classroom Shelters

The deployable system provides automated physical protection for students and teachers during school lockdown emergencies.

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Five Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Police are investigating a shooting at an Islamic center as a potential hate crime after three staff members and two suspects died.

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School Safety Gaps Persist Despite New Legislation

Survey data shows many teachers still lack access to panic buttons and schools face significant staffing shortages.

Person grabbing hand gun

Oklahoma Principal Tackles Armed Former Student

Principal Kirk Moore was injured while disarming a 20-year-old gunman during a planned attack at Pauls Valley High School, Reidman reports.

Emergency entrance of hospital with security vehicle

Healthcare Workers Demand Better Safety Measures

New research shows 68% of healthcare staff faced violence last year, with many prioritizing security features over continuous location tracking.

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