Policies & Procedures


High School Graduations in South Florida Will Include Metal Detectors

High School Graduations in South Florida Will Include Metal Detectors

Parents and other guests attending high school graduation ceremonies in South Florida will have to go through metal detectors to enter the venue.

Area Colleges, Universities Learn from UNCC Shooting

Area Colleges, Universities Learn from UNCC Shooting

Colleges and universities in the Carolinas are especially affected by the UNC Charlotte shooting that took place April 30, and are taking note of what can be learned from the tragedy.



Bank OZK Arena Enhances Security Ahead of Hosting Graduations

Bank OZK Arena Enhances Security Ahead of Hosting Graduations

Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Ark., has boosted its security as it prepares to host eight graduation ceremonies in the next few weeks.

Johns Hopkins University Launches Center for Safe and Healthy Schools

Johns Hopkins University Launches Center for Safe and Healthy Schools

Johns Hopkins University announced Monday the launch of the Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, a new center that will bring together experts to tackle difficult issues related to safety and health for schools and campuses.

Florida District Proposes “Single Earbud” Safety Policy to Keep Students Alert

Florida District Proposes “Single Earbud” Safety Policy to Keep Students Alert

Volusia County school district leaders are considering adding new policies to increase safety on campus next year.

New York District Strengthens Visitor Entry Policy

New York District Strengthens Visitor Entry Policy

Lynbrook public schools are strengthening their security with a new visitor entrance policy.

Texas District Encourages Parent Involvement in School Safety

Texas District Encourages Parent Involvement in School Safety

Coppell Independent School District has implemented multiple new safety and security measures recently, and is encouraging parents to take advantage of resources to get them involved.

School Board Discusses New Emergency Pickup Locations

School Board Discusses New Emergency Pickup Locations

The Seminole County School Board is looking to designate new locations where students can be picked up by parents in case of an emergency.

Washington State Representative Prefiles School Safety Bills

Washington State Representative Prefiles School Safety Bills

House Bill 1035 focuses on school resource officers while House Bill 1038 aims to authorize certain school employees to carry firearms on campuses.

Wisconsin School District Works on Plan to Improve School Safety

Wisconsin School District Works on Plan to Improve School Safety

Wisconsin is requiring schools to develop crisis management procedures and share their safety plans with the community. The De Pere School Board’s latest school safety plan is 88 pages long.

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