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Read: 9 Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response Considerations

9 Bomb Threat Preparedness and Response Considerations

A bomb threat checklist, detailed search guidelines, and regular training on recognizing suspicious items are among good practices.

Read: Navigating School Safety and Student Wellness with Facilitative Leadership

Navigating School Safety and Student Wellness with Facilitative Leadership

Facilitative leadership has the power to transform how a district, school, or classroom is managed and, ultimately, how a culture of safety and support is built into its foundation.

Read: Reacting with More Law Enforcement Is Not the Way to Secure Schools

Reacting with More Law Enforcement Is Not the Way to Secure Schools

A former Secret Service agent shares his thoughts on what he thinks will improve school and student safety.

Read: Keycard Hack Can Open Hotel Guest Rooms

Keycard Hack Can Open Hotel Guest Rooms

A hacking technique exposes security vulnerabilities of some RFID-based hotel keycard locks.

Read: ‘Run Hide Fight’ and Responding to Active Shooters: What Does ‘Fight’ Mean at a School?

‘Run Hide Fight’ and Responding to Active Shooters: What Does ‘Fight’ Mean at a School?

The “fight” option in school active shooter response is problematic because the responsible person usually has a room full of students, some of whom might be very young.

Read: IoT Smart Sensors Monitor School Indoor Air Quality to Keep Students Safe

IoT Smart Sensors Monitor School Indoor Air Quality to Keep Students Safe

IoT smart sensors that have traditionally been used by schools to detect vaping can also monitor classroom indoor air quality.

Read: Leveraging Digital Signage Infrastructure for Campus Emergency Mass Notifications

Leveraging Digital Signage Infrastructure for Campus Emergency Mass Notifications

Informational and wayfinding signage can double as a built-in mass notification network during emergencies.

Read: 6 Tips for Rookie Campus Crisis Management and Emergency Response Pros

6 Tips for Rookie Campus Crisis Management and Emergency Response Pros

A veteran campus crisis manager shares six actions new campus crisis managers should take before creating an emergency response strategy.

Read: How to Secure an Open Campus

How to Secure an Open Campus

Here’s how Clemson, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Mount Royal University, and the University of Georgia have improved security while maintaining a welcoming campus.

Read: Countering a Student Mental Health Crisis in Overwhelmed Schools

Countering a Student Mental Health Crisis in Overwhelmed Schools

As the counselor shortage continues, here are three ways a psychologist says schools can help prevent the escalation of student mental health issues.

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