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Report Urges Vancouver Schools Not to Lock Exterior Doors

June 13, 2013

The Vancouver Board of Education has issued a report voicing the group’s opposition to the policy of locking exterior doors while classes are in progress.

Phone Threat Prompts Lockdown of Newtown Schools

June 10, 2013

Authorities placed Newtown (Conn.) schools on modified lockdown Monday after Hawley Elementary School received phoned-in threat that stirred fears throughout the community.

4 Items You Can Analyze Today for Improved Hospital Access Management

June 4, 2013

Evaluating your hospital’s entrance security now will help to ensure you comply with Joint Commission standards and effectively respond to emergencies.

Threats Lead to Lockdowns of Several Los Angeles Schools

May 17, 2013

Police arrested a suicidal 19-year-old college student they believe made threats to several schools in the area.

Protection Professionals Debate Campus Active Shooter Response

April 18, 2013

Experts explain the pros and cons of the various methods of response currently available for civilians, including Run, Hide, Fight; ALICE; and Window of Life.

Protection Professionals Debate Campus Active Shooter Response

April 18, 2013

Here are some quotes from the campus protection professionals interviewed for our 'How Should Your Campus Community Respond to Active Shooters' article.

Calif. Lawmaker Wants New Classroom Locks for Public Schools

March 25, 2013

California State Sen. Marty Block (D-San Diego) has suggested equipping all state public schools with doors that can be locked from the inside, in order to keep possible gunman and intruders outside of classrooms.

Police Search for Gunman at Indianapolis Campus

March 19, 2013

The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus was put on lockdown for four hours on Tuesday after multiple eyewitnesses spotted a possible gunman on the grounds.

Sandy Hook Advisory Commission Recommends Myriad School Security Upgrades

March 18, 2013

Recommendations pertaining to school design, access control, emergency plans, training, video surveillance and first responder participation directly apply to K-12 and higher ed institutions.

Investigation: Mich. Schools Cutting Corners on Safety

March 11, 2013

Many Michigan schools are not conducting disaster drills or are not doing enough of them or are doing them too late in the year, according to an investigation conducted by a news agency.

How Teachers, Administrators Can Respond to Active Shooters

February 19, 2013

The Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Safe and Secure Schools hosted a comprehensive training program on Feb. 6 and 7 to help schools prepare for and respond to active shooter incidents.

Active Shooter Awareness- Options for Consideration

January 27, 2013

This video from the Department of Homeland security demonstrates possible actions to take if confronted with a active shooter scenario. The instructive video reviews the choices of evacuating, hiding, or, as an option of last resort, challenging the shooter. The video also shows how to assist authorities once law enforcement enters the scene.