While it may seem easy to address separate threats in separate ways, there are advantages to taking a more integrated approach to the use of security technology on campus.
Especially in K-12 environments and in certain locations or situations within higher education, the ways that staff and security manage visitors can make a crucial difference, according to Patrick V. Fiel Sr., a recognized national campus security expert.
While conventional credentials such as visitor passes and access devices enable physical access, the underlying issue is to verify, validate and track the individuals holding these credentials. The ability to effectively manage identities campus-wide improves security to best protect people, property and assets.
Fontana Unified School District's school police officers will now check out a semiautomatic rifle each morning to bring with them on their patrols from school to school.
The New Canaan School District will add five new security officers, new two-way radios and cell service boosters in order to bolster security at the district's schools.
Northside Independent School District's decision to RFID-enable student IDs to better facilitate attendance-taking and student tracking in emergencies is under fire, again.
In response to the national issues of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses, the University of Pennsylvania has formed a new commission on student safety, alcohol and campus life.
It will cost $12,000 for two months of having an off-duty deputy stationed at Old Kings Elementary School, but Laura Lauria is footing the bill anyway.
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