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Study on School Tip Lines Finds Them a 'Promising Approach' to School Safety

April 10, 2020

A National Institute of Justice report on school safety has identified promising practices in the use of tip lines.

Pa. State Senator Announces $2 Million in School Safety and Security Grants

March 27, 2020

Pennsylvania State Sen. John Blake announced $2.08 million in School Safety and Security grants for 15 school districts.

5 Minutes with Patrick Fiel on Security Practices during Coronavirus Outbreak

March 24, 2020

Security magazine recently spoke with Patrick V. Fiel Sr., a security expert, on some of the best practices during this coronavirus crisis.

More Than $83 Million School Grants Now Available for School Security

March 23, 2020

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from school violence.

Alyssa's Law, Florida School Panic Alert Bill, Heads To Governor’s Desk

March 13, 2020

Alyssa’s Law, the Florida bill that requires all schools to have panic alarms is headed to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk after the Florida Legislature passed the bill earlier this week, says a news report.

Cybersecurity at Val Verde ISD

How does the team at the Val Verde ISD protect the data of its students, faculty and staff?

March 11, 2020

How does the team at the Val Verde ISD protect the data of its students, faculty and staff?

Safety and Security - Top Priority at Fort Worth, Texas ISD

At the Fort Worth, Texas Independent School District, safety is a top priority.

Maria Henriquez

March 10, 2020

What security and safety initiatives has Daniel Garcia, Safety and Security Director, taken to improve safety and security operations at Forth Worth, Texas ISD?

Texas Gov. Abbott to Survey Texas Schools on Security and Safety Needs

March 9, 2020

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the School Safety and Victims' Services Research Survey for educators across the state of Texas.

Number of Student Data Breaches, Ransomware Attacks Nearly Triple in Last Year

March 4, 2020

Public K-12 education agencies across the country experienced a total of 348 cybersecurity incidents during calendar year 2019, says a report from the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center.

Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.