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School security leaders in Ohio plan to install surveillance cameras, visitor management systems and more with $47 million in grants from the state government.

Delaware schools have adopted statewide emergency response training focusing on reunification procedures after a school safety or security incident.

Determining which tools to use in the event of an emergency lockdown can play a huge role in the outcome of a violent situation. When deciding which tools suit their organization, security leaders should have these questions in mind.

License plate recognition technology can be an additional layer for campus security stakeholders as a form of access control and to identify unknown entrants.

The Quitman School District in Arkansas installed steel safety shelters in all classrooms to protect against tornadoes and active shooters.

Electronic hall passes can help staff mitigate a K-12 security challenge: the student vaping epidemic. The tech may help curb in-school e-cigarette use.

Ransomware targets colleges and universities at alarming rates. With the shutdown of Lincoln College, campus IT security leaders need to harden their attack surfaces.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) released safety requirements for Texas schools after the school shooting in Uvalde that claimed 21 lives.

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

It's time for leaders to stand up and start to make positive changes as it pertains to school security and safety. Consider 11 best practices to build a comprehensive foundation for school security and safety.