One critical aspect of school safety is extending and defending the school’s perimeter by creating a buffer zone to deter potential threats before they reach the building.
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Get a Grip: Santas Against Gun Violence
A man with 50 years of experience in public health — and portraying Santa Claus — shares his thoughts on gun violence in schools.
Safeguarding Education: Navigating Privacy and Compliance in Teacher Communications
Schools must look to contemporary solutions that offer protected communication channels between teachers, students, and parents while safeguarding personal privacy.
6 Ways to Improve Cyber Security and Internet Safety on Your Campus
Starting with these tips below as a framework can help structure your campus’ internet safety plan and flesh it out to meet your institution’s needs.
Are Keycards Still Sufficient to Protect Your Campus?
Growing safety concerns about keycards and fobs are leading many organizations to reconsider their legacy access control systems.
The Importance of Creating a Comprehensive Medical Team for Campus Emergencies
Those you hire as part of a comprehensive medical team can also work with students directly, promote health initiatives on campus, or work on other related projects that can help keep the student body healthy.
Addressing the Epidemic of Student Drug Abuse in Schools
Student drug abuse has serious consequences, both for individuals and the broader school community, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach.
So, You Want To Be A Threat Assessment Manager?
If you are starting a behavioral threat assessment unit, here are seven strategies that have worked for me so far.
Panic Alarms Alone Can’t Sufficiently Address the Active Shooter Threat
Panic alarms must also have other protection strategies in place to be effective when active shooters strike.
6 Ways Colleges and Universities Can Limit Cyber Risk
Today’s attackers recognize that, in the interest of avoiding costly outages, higher education institutions are highly motivated to pay ransomware demands, making them potentially lucrative targets.
The Importance of Having a Diverse Nursing Staff on College Campuses
Students with disabilities, different races, genders, economic backgrounds, and sexual orientations should all be able to feel comfortable on campus, especially when they need healthcare.
Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Wreaking Havoc in American Schools
The e-cigarette epidemic consumes significant school resources, negatively affecting learning, social environments and safety.
