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Reducing Forcible Entry on Campus with Key Control

Key control technology brings heightened levels of security and safety to college and university campuses by reducing incidents of forcible entry and theft.

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Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough sworn officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey. public safety, security departments, staffing shortages, sworn officers, nonsworn officers, security officers

8 in 10 Campus Public Safety Departments Don’t Have Enough Officers, New Survey Reveals

Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey.

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A 63-year-old hospital security officer, Gardy Coriolan, is on life support after a brutal attack while protecting a doctor in Mercy Hospital’s emergency room. workplace violence, emergency department violence, Eduard Lopez

New York Hospital Security Officer Brutally Beaten, On Life Support

A 63-year-old hospital security officer, Gardy Coriolan, is on life support after a brutal attack while protecting a doctor in Mercy Hospital’s emergency room.

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Keeping Your Campus Connected and Protected

Keeping Your Campus Connected and Protected

Schools at every level need surveillance solutions that combine 24/7 protection with the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, and cloud management.

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The California Faculty Association has sued the California State University system over its disclosure of employee data during an antisemitism investigation, raising critical concerns about academic freedom, privacy rights, and federal compliance. CFA, CSU, October 7, Gaza, Margarita Berta-Ávila, University of California

Faculty Sue California State University for Disclosing Personal Information Amid Antisemitism Probe

The California Faculty Association has sued the California State University system over its disclosure of employee data during an antisemitism investigation, raising critical concerns about academic freedom, privacy rights, and…

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Campus security should not handle dignitary protection due to the specialized training, resources, and legal expertise required, making partnerships with law enforcement a safer and more effective solution. Charlie Kirk, executive protection, university security, high-profile individuals, risk management, protective details

Why Campus Security Departments Should Not Handle Dignitary Protection

Campus security should not have its own dedicated dignitary protection team due to the specialized training, resources, and legal expertise required, making partnerships with law enforcement a safer and more…

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A shooting near an Oklahoma State University dormitory during homecoming week left three injured, prompting an ongoing investigation. OSU, guns on campus, residence hall security, event security, Police Chief Mike Beckner

Oklahoma State University Homecoming Shooting Injures 3

A shooting near an Oklahoma State University dormitory during homecoming week left three injured, prompting an ongoing investigation.

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In response to a potential nation-state hack, a new CISA directive mandates urgent cybersecurity action, compelling federal agencies to patch critical vulnerabilities in their F5 BIG-IP devices. U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, hackers

CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch F5 Devices After Nation-State Hack

In response to a potential nation-state hack, a new CISA directive mandates urgent cybersecurity action, compelling federal agencies to patch critical vulnerabilities in their F5 BIG-IP devices.

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Security Apps

Smart Security Apps Mean Smarter System Design

We examine trends driving adoption, core capabilities and how innovations are helping security teams work smarter.

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Virginia has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to enhance safety infrastructure with advanced technologies like surveillance systems and secure entrances. school safety funding, security equipment grants, security technology, Virginia Department of Education, video surveillance, access control

Virginia Awards $12 Million in Security Grants to 433 Schools

Virginia has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to enhance safety infrastructure with advanced technologies like surveillance systems and secure entrances.

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The campus perimeter can often be the first barrier an intruder encounters. School administrators can use fences to bolster baseline security. perimeter fencing, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, CPTED, access control, visitor monitoring, Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), school safety, Eric Kell, Fortress Building Products

How Security Fences Make Schools Safer from the Curb to the Classroom

The campus perimeter can often be the first barrier an intruder encounters. School administrators can use fences to bolster baseline security.

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Trauma-Free School Safety Training

What Trauma-Free School Safety Training Should Look Like

While high-stress, trauma-based training is effective for military and law enforcement, it is not appropriate for school staff.

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ADT Alarm

ADT Wins Case Alleging Alarm Caused Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

Plaintiff Robert Webb filed an appeal of the alarm personal injury ruling for ADT in the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

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