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…
School security experts agree that creating and following safety and security protocols are looming problems facing the educational community today. “Despite having the most advanced security hardware money can buy,…
The summer vacation months in many school districts signifies construction season. Buildings are expanded and remodeled, plumbing and electrical systems are upgraded, and security technology improvements are often on the…
Some may violate ADA, fire prevention codes Ever since Sandy Hook and other school shooting tragedies, entrepreneurs have introduced a variety of after-market devices designed to secure classroom doors. That’s…
Study shows critical need for security planning, reviews The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission in Broward County, Florida, presented its final report to state officials Wednesday, Jan.…
The staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint are fully committed to the mission of providing an environment which is safe, fun and nurtures the dreams of…
Most effective systems combine cards, cameras, databases Today, locks and keys alone aren't enough to keep a school's perimeter secure against unwanted or uncontrolled visitors. From problems with non-custodial parents…