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Using Existing Hardware, School Security Integration Possible

  • Post published:July 23, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

With many school district budgets challenged by rising construction and other costs, questions often arise about how to get the most effectiveness from existing security equipment. The answer is by…

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Take These Steps to Secure Your Schools This Summer

  • Post published:July 2, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

The days when school buildings sat empty during summer vacation months have gone the way of chalkboards and cursive writing. Today, school campuses, once unpopulated during the summer months, have…

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Even with Technology, Training Vital for Effective School Security

  • Post published:May 28, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

Surveillance cameras, access control systems and panic buttons can accelerate crisis response times, but experts warn against allowing devices to supersede thorough planning and training for the entire school community.…

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Now’s the Time to Book Summer School Security Projects

  • Post published:April 29, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

School districts planning security installation and upgrade projects need to move quickly before the busy construction season charges full speed ahead. Here are some of the top challenges, identified by…

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Rapid Response: Mass Notification and Safer Schools

  • Post published:April 7, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

As incidents of violence, bullying and other threats continue to make headlines, schools are increasingly investing in advanced safety technologies. A mass notification system is one of the most vital…

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Sonitrol’s Video Verification Technology Assists Speedy Response

  • Post published:March 19, 2025
  • Post category:General Security Advice

Adds Extra Layer of Protection Sonitrol Great Lakes has established itself as the leader in verified security technology, starting with audio verification more than 50 years ago. And now, Sonitrol…

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Preparing for and Responding to School Threats: Resources for Administrators

  • Post published:December 4, 2024
  • Post category:General Security Advice

Threats of violence can be highly disruptive for schools, even if they aren’t linked to credible plans for an attack. Administrators must know how to investigate reports of threats, quickly…

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Detection, Education Can Help Prevent Vaping in Schools

  • Post published:October 9, 2024
  • Post category:General Security Advice

Sonitrol Great Lakes Offers Electronic Detection Hardware In recent years, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes have become a serious problem in schools. Young people are vaping at alarming rates.…

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New School Year Requires Security Protocol Review

  • Post published:August 22, 2024
  • Post category:General Security Advice

With back-to-school days just around the corner, it's imperative that school administrators review their security and safety protocols with teachers and support staff and have a solid plan to manage…

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Artificial Intelligence: Next Generation in School Security

  • Post published:August 12, 2024
  • Post category:General Security Advice

Schools across the country are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to bolster security measures on their campuses. AI is in use everywhere, from grammar correction to hosting entire…

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