The number of ransomware attacks detected in the first quarter of this year doubled the total number for all of 2021.
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Colorado School’s Access Control Upgrade Delivers a Mountain of Benefits
This private school’s new access control system addresses the challenges it previously had with managing its keys, as well as other issues.
3 Things Your School District Needs to Consider When Planning for Natural Disasters
It is imperative schools plan for severe weather as it is estimated that 94% of students live in communities at risk for natural disasters.
Social Media: Both a Criminal Accelerant and a Law Enforcement Tool
While social media is increasingly being used — especially by young people — for bragging about crimes, it also continues to prove useful in solving crimes.
Adapting School Suicide Prevention Programs for Students of Color
Schools can improve their suicide prevention efforts by adopting the SOAR (Self-Awareness, Outreach, Adaptation, and Repair) framework.
How RFID Technology Can Reduce Gun Violence
RFID-based smart guns could significantly reduce the rate of gun violence, including suicides, homicides, and accidents.
Connected Fire Sprinkler Systems Can Minimize Building Shutdowns
A connected solution monitors your fire sprinkler system’s health and helps keep your campus running.
The Power of Many: How SROs Saved a Noted School Safety Speaker’s Life and Changed His Message
A school safety speaker went into cardiac arrest during a presentation. Two SROs and an assistant principal saved his life.
How Wearable Technology Can Prevent Assault Against Nurses
In conjunction with implementing best safety practices and staff training, wearable panic buttons can improve nurse safety.
Free Federal Resources to Strengthen Campus Physical Security and Prevent School Violence
Here are some actionable and tailorable school safety resources, tools, and programs from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Sight and Sound: Strengthen Your Campus’ Video Surveillance with Audio Monitoring
By deploying audio alongside a video system, security managers enable a faster intervention and greater prevention of campus violence.
Choose Your Mobile Duress Devices Wisely
When selecting a mobile duress system, be sure it’s supervised, on a dedicated network, and designed for life safety so it will work when you need it.