Education: K-12

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A Michigan school district adopted an AI-based gun detection platform to protect its students and faculty against gun-related violence.

Charles County Public Schools in Maryland is utilizing new active shooter detection and notification technology to improve school safety. 

The county of Rockland, New York is rolling out a new bus safety program that works by having cameras detect when vehicles pass a stopped bus. 

Chicago Public Schools launches a security camera investment plan to improve school safety by adding new cameras and updating outdated systems.

The DHS hosted the Invent2Prevent finalists, high school and college students who worked to develop anti-violence and terrorism prevention projects.

SB 150 has been filed in Florida to eliminate the need for a concealed weapons license in the state of Florida and create school safety programs.

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

Weapons detection screening is being rolled out at Huntsville City Schools (HCS) and added onto existing security to protect students and staff.

A report detailing the effect of safety tools in K-12 schools was released with the use of wearable panic buttons doubling in the last year.

Newport News Public Schools conducted a survey to determine desired safety measures. Changes will include metal detectors and additional officers.