Security Staffing


Florida Elementary Schools Deploy Two Dozen Armed Guards

Florida Elementary Schools Deploy Two Dozen Armed Guards

According to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the newly hired guards have a total of 248 years of prior law enforcement and 211 years of prior military experience.

Pennsylvania Hospital Adds Three Security Guards

Pennsylvania Hospital Adds Three Security Guards

Heritage Valley’s agreement with Sewickley aims to increase security for hospital patients, employees and visitors.



Tennessee Schools Add Police Officers to Campus Patrol

Tennessee Schools Add Police Officers to Campus Patrol

“I think it’s an added layer of safety and security that helps the students and parents feel more secure about where they’re sending their kids to school,” said Dr. Jerry Pyron, Principal of McNairy Central High School.

Louisiana High School to Get Police Substation

Louisiana High School to Get Police Substation

West Monroe High School is adding a permanent office to its campus for the West Monroe Police Department.

Virginia Awards $1.2 Million in Grants For School Security Staff

Virginia Awards $1.2 Million in Grants For School Security Staff

The Virginia state government has allotted the money to 33 mostly rural municipalities throughout Virginia, to fund the hiring of security staff.

Idaho School District Adds Unarmed Security Aides

Idaho School District Adds Unarmed Security Aides

Before school began in mid-August, the new security aides trained with a student resource officer on protocols and expectations for working on campus. Next month, the security aides will undergo active shooter training led by the Twin Falls Police Department.

Pennsylvania State Troopers Add School Safety Checks to Patrols

Pennsylvania State Troopers Add School Safety Checks to Patrols

In areas with no local police coverage, state police troopers will be required to stop by campuses once per shift, a total of three times a day.

Richland Community College to Establish Own Police Force

The current security staff cannot arrest and transport people to the Macon County Jail and does not have crisis situation training. Richland officials hope that the Public Safety Department will strengthen the school’s ability to handle on-campus situations.

DPS to Help Patrol Texas School for the Deaf’s Campus

DPS to Help Patrol Texas School for the Deaf’s Campus

Armed DPS troopers are now on-site at the campus multiple times a day, getting to know the school’s layout, students and staff, according to TSD Superintendent Claire Bugen.

NASRO Introduces National Standards for SROs

NASRO Introduces National Standards for SROs

NASRO has created recommended national standards and best practices for school resource officer (SRO) programs

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