Texas Gov. Signs Legislation to Enhance School Safety and Expand Access to Mental Health Resources

June 7, 2019

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law several bills related to enhancing school safety and expanding access to mental health resources.

AP-NORC Poll: Most Believe Schools Have Become Less Safe

April 17, 2019

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Twenty years after the Columbine High School shooting made practicing for armed intruders as routine as fire drills, many parents have only tepid confidence in the ability of schools to stop a gunman, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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Study: No Evidence that 'Hardened' Schools are Safe from Gun Violence

April 16, 2019

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A new report says there is no evidence that hardening of schools is keeping students safe.

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Sandy Hook Families Can Sue Gun Manufacturer

March 23, 2019

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A Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that gun maker Remington can be sued over how it marketed the Bushmaster rifle used to kill children and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

Survey Finds Teachers Don't Want Guns in the Classroom

February 13, 2019

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A survey of educators from across the U.S. by CSUN social work professor Lauren Willner found that teachers overwhelmingly object to arming teachers a way to deter school shootings.

Commission Recommends Better Mental Health Support for Students

February 1, 2019

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"Students often come to school with multiple complex health, mental health and social service needs. . . ."

Parkland Shooting Commission Recommends Arming Teachers

December 13, 2018

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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission recommended that teachers who volunteer and undergo extensive background checks and training be allowed to carry concealed guns on campus to stop future shootings.

In this webinar, security expert Pieter Danhieux explores how CISOs and CIOs can inspire real change, fostering a positive security culture that enables their development teams to become more security-aware, more aligned with internal AppSec specialists and, ultimately, securing code as it is written.

Healthcare organizations often overlook the security needs of freestanding clinics and offices. In this webinar, Alan Lynch, Network Director of Safety & Security for St. Luke’s University Health Network, headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., offers best practices to help you address the security risks in ambulatory care centers and physician offices.

Security Magazine

2019 September

Our special report this month features 26 security leaders who are changing the industry, inspiring many and leading with innovation. Security experts discuss the CCPA, public-private relationships, mobile device security and how aware employees can mitigate active shooter events and workplace violence.

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