Much of the technology we employ and enjoy today – from microchips to miniaturization – would not have been possible were it not for the teams of NASA engineers that…
Saves money too. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), fires and explosions cost businesses and schools more than $2.3 billion in property damage and dozens of deaths…
The days when school buildings sat nearly empty during summer vacation months have gone the way of chalkboards and cursive writing. Today, school properties once nearly unpopulated during the summer…
The summer months represent a change of speed for K-12 school security professionals’ everyday operations. Although concerns about crimes such as vandalism and vagrancy may increase at this time, summer…
In today’s education climate, there are far too many stressors: miscommunication, deadlines, budgets, poor student performance, and the increasing chance of school violence. There are other things that also cause…
Sonitrol Great Lakes campus security expert shares best practices Controlling how visitors and staff gain access to school buildings is a smart and sound starting point to help ensure a…
A school district’s Duty of Care requires security procedures that protect its students, staff, and property. Proactive measures monitor, analyze, and identify a potential security event before it actually occurs…
More and more schools are installing security cameras in halls, classrooms and buses. Administrators say it helps protect students and staff, but some argue the practice is invasive. Many school…
Layered Security Strategy Includes Best Practices The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the fourth edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools. It provides school…
“The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” – Mark Twain Twain knew a lot about human nature; and he pulled no punches when he wrote about the…