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New research finds that police deployed in schools, commonly called school resource officers (SROs), do not reduce school shootings, but do increase suspensions, expulsions and arrests of students.

School budgets have been set for the 2021/2022 school year, policies and procedures have been updated, staffing levels have been established, and security solutions have been deployed into this dynamic environment. Here, we consider adjustments that can be made to deployed controls so that children and school staff remain safe in both hybrid and remote learning environments.

The city purchased the kits to improve their security protocols in the event of school violence or a lockdown situation.

The program pairing school resource officers and mental health clinicians has been introduced in the wake of violence in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

Many schools that are looking to in-person learning in the fall are deciding whether to select cloud-based, off-prem solutions or on-premises infrastructure. While there can undoubtedly be pros and cons for each, it ultimately depends on your organization’s needs.

Earlier this year, the San Jose Unified School District trustees voted to end the district's school resource officer (SRO) program without a plan for campus security going forward.

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the travel landscape, impacting the responsibilities and requirements of employers and travel managers. Now more than ever, it is critical for organizations to ensure that they have a robust travel security program in place, to support their Duty of Care agenda and take into consideration best practice travel risk management.