Cost to schools, broader economy a concern Beyond cameras, card readers and panic alarms, the future of school security has educators increasingly concerned about protecting students and staff from illness,…

As schools look to safely reopen in a COVID-19 world, security professionals are weighing the implementation of a range of options to help keep students and staff safe and reduce…

The current COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across many parts of the country – particularly the Midwest. However, it is not preventing needed work in school buildings, like security upgrades,…

The pandemic has created yet another hurdle for officials trying to plan November's election: schools that typically serve as reliable polling stations are now off the table in many communities…

As schools reopen with in-person learning, there are scores of questions about what that will look like. Between COVID-19 health protocols and concerns about school shootings, what should be done…

As some schools reopen across the country, the CDC has recommended temperature screening to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Their guidelines specify to measure a person’s temperature before they…

Whether or not schools plan to open for in-person classes this fall, it’s important for school district officials to regularly review their district’s safety and security policies and procedures due…

As the school safety and security landscape continues to evolve, new technologies and procedures are emerging to better secure campuses, including more robust electronic access control systems. The Partner Alliance…

In any school security assessment, the first places to look are building entrances. They are the first line of defense against unwanted and potentially dangerous individuals. While administrators weigh the…

Communities around the country are coming to grips with the issues surrounding race and civil unrest and its impact on our institutions, including schools. It has also opened discussions about…