NYC School Installs 150-Pound Bullet-Resistant Doors
The doors, which can be locked from the inside with a turn of the thumb, are made of galvanized steel and reinforced inside with metal bars. An Orthodox Jewish school…
Campus Security Burnout: Who Is Helping the Helpers?
As the summer of 2019 comes to an end and we wrap up all three of this year’s Campus Safety Conferences (CSC), I can’t help but once again be impressed…
This Mich. School’s $48 Million Reno Focuses on Active Shooter CPTED
The building’s new design includes curved hallways to cut down on an active shooter’s sight line and a “shadow zone” in each classroom. A Fruitport, Mich., high school has committed…
At Least 30 Arrested for Mass Shooting Threats in Past 3 Weeks
More than half of the arrests involved mass shooting threats against schools, universities or hospitals and were made through social media. Since 31 people were killed earlier this month in…
7 School Security Plan Features You Should Evaluate
This interactive survey from the Department of Homeland Security will help you assess your school security plan while giving suggestions on ways to improve. With the new school year already…
‘Significant Security and Safety Issues’ Found in Baltimore Schools
A recent school security assessment found problems including ill-functioning locks on interior doors and poor emergency and exterior lighting. The Maryland General Assembly passed a law that requires every district…
Responding to Homecoming Safety Issues with Alternative Data
Security professionals are increasingly turning to alternative data sources to help improve their understanding of the threat landscape. The internet has fundamentally changed the way campuses and organizations create and…
3 Potential Mass Shootings Prevented by Authorities, Tips from Public
Three men — from Connecticut, Florida and Ohio — were arrested after being reported to police for threatening a mass shooting. Authorities announced that three potential mass shootings were thwarted…
Security Cares to Provide School Security Resources at GSX 2019
Security Cares’ goal is to empower and impact the local community through education, networking, public health and school safety. SIS Int’l will host its 4th annual Security Cares program at Global…
Simplifying Campus Security with IoT Devices
IoT-enabled solutions give campuses the ability to connect different security technologies, provide real-time alerts and data-driven insights. IoT is an ever-growing network of physical devices that features unique IP addresses…
Jefferson County Schools Will Start Year Without SROs
The Jefferson County School Board voted not to renew the contract to acquire school resource officers for the 2019-2020 school year. Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky will not have…
Rekor Has the Solution for Early Warning Threat Detection in Schools
FIRSTSight uses a combination of 24/7 social media security monitoring and a team of analysts to identify potential threats and alert school officials. Rekor Systems, a provider of innovative public…