Articles Tagged with ''school security''

Due to recent mass shootings and other tragic events, DHS has issued a national terrorism alert and expects the threat environment to become more dynamic. 

School administrators, staff, and local emergency responders must complete a thorough risk assessment and all-hazards assessment of schools and their campuses. 

School security can focus on visitor management to protect their students and staff from external threats.

The latest Security podcast features Dr. Marisa Randazzo, Executive Director at the Ontic Center of Excellence, who discusses the rise of school shootings over the years, as well as security lessons learned and strategies for violence prevention.

The Michigan state government's School Safety Task Force has released a progress report including initial school security recommendations for K-12 environments.

Researchers from the University of South Carolina received Department of Justice (DOJ) funding to investigate school safety and mental health in the "Interconnecting PBIS and School Mental Health to Improve School Safety: A Randomized Trial" study.

Get ready: Security magazine's March 2022 issue is here! Inside, find the 2022 Top Cybersecurity Leaders special report, stories on COVID-19 security lessons learned, NGO and travel risk management, and much more!

Although the increased mobility and the ‘learn-from-anywhere’ environment are both positive outcomes, the IT teams who support school districts are faced with the very real challenge of being able to track and manage much larger volumes of valuable assets that are now well outside the security of a school’s network.

Truly hardening a K-12 school system from gun violence requires a nuanced approach. Here’s how to use modern technologies and information to supplement a volunteer information approach, without all the noticeable security tech.