“Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way.” - Tom Freston, Co-founder of MTV For decades, our school security systems have relied on…

Much of the recent news about school security has dealt primarily with higher-tech hardware such as mass notification systems, biometrics, and such. However, it's important for educators to know that…

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…

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

The evolution of security technology over the years has taken us from basic alarm and intrusion equipment to the stuff of what used to be science fiction (think thermal imaging…

School security audits are a vital strategy in today’s campus environments in order to ensure the safety and security of students and staff at public and private schools across the…

Wired, wireless models both have advantages, issues Cameras have long been an essential part of school security systems, monitoring activities in both interior (hallways, classrooms, cafeterias) as well as exterior…

School districts planning construction, renovation, and security upgrade projects need to act quickly before the busy construction season begins full speed ahead. In some locales, a relatively mild winter has…

Although the new year is well underway, it's always essential that school districts take a close look at their safety and security procedures and systems to ensure they are taking…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that 195 schools will receive nearly $25 million to hire school resource officers for the next three years. According to a media release from the…