Articles Tagged with ''gun violence''

Security leaders across the U.S. have been using federal & state funds to bolster school safety in the wake of gun violence.

Organizations that use weapons detection technology need to determine whether their system is up to date in order to protect their communities from security threats.

Five violent incidents took place in U.S. hospitals throughout June 2022. Healthcare security leaders should examine their safety procedures to prevent workplace violence.

The 2021-2022 school year saw the highest number of gunfire incidents at preschools and k–12 schools since Everytown began tracking in 2013.

The U.S. Senate passed a gun violence bill, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades.

Four individuals in the Saint Francis Medical System's Natalie Medical Building were killed in a mass shooting on June 1, 2022.

Gun violence in America continues to reach staggering heights, with mass shootings taking place around the country. Security leaders can better understand public perception of gun violence by examining new research and planning their next steps.

The university will increase its annual security budget by at least $2 million per year for the next decade. The budget increase was announced after an uptick in gun violence in Columbus, Ohio. 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has designated 40 shootings in 2020 as active shooter incidents. Although 2020 witnessed the highest rate of active shooter incidents for the period 2000 to 2020, casualties were significantly lower. Here’s a breakdown of the FBI’s Active Shooter Incidents in the U.S. in 2020.

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.