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Virginia active shooter guidelines spark security concerns

April 28, 2022

Seven security organizations, including ASIS International and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, have sent a letter to Virginia legislature concerning conflicts of interest in a study group focusing on the use of active shooter prevention hardware in public buildings.

Michigan school safety task force focuses on mental health

Madeline Lauver

March 31, 2022

The Michigan state government's School Safety Task Force has released a progress report including initial school security recommendations for K-12 environments.

Active shooter preparedness is critical for employee safety

William Flynn

January 20, 2022

Security professionals have a duty of care to employees and users to protect them from physical threats. The threat of active shooter situations necessitates a proactive security response.

Michigan school bus drivers get active shooter and proactive response training

Michigan school bus drivers gain active-shooter training

November 2, 2020

A grant of more than $800,000 from the state of Michigan will go toward Proactive Response Training for school bus drivers and transportation directors throughout the entire state.

The Better Mouse Trap: Continuous Learning Through Incident Analysis

October 1, 2018

To effectively secure organizations and facilities, policies, plans and procedures have to be fluid to address the ever-changing trends of crime, terrorism and active shooter incidents.

Active Shooter Mitigation and Response – Lessons Learned

September 10, 2018

What information do you need to decrease the chance of an active shooter/active killer event from occurring? What knowledge do you need to help minimize the damage and loss of life should an active shooter/active killer event occur?

Statewide School Security Assessment Underway in Tennessee

May 25, 2018

The first-ever state review at all 1,800 schools in Tennessee is underway.

Police Chief Creates Active Shooter Tips Posters

November 7, 2017

A West Michigan police chief is looking to arm his citizens with knowledge about what to do in an active shooter situation.

5 Keys in Planning for Effective Incident Response

Karen Evans

May 10, 2016

In recent months, there have been more unfortunate reminders that threats to life and safety can no longer be considered to be remote and rare possibilities.

Fits on Interior Doors for Retrofit Lockdowns

April 1, 2015

This device fits quickly and easily on any interior door to prevent the door from opening in either direction.

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