The future of school security rests on officials’ ability to recognize vulnerabilities, identify appropriate solutions and understand what resources are available to them.
Zach Winn
Zach Winn is a journalist living in the Boston area. He was previously a reporter for Wicked Local and graduated from Keene State College in 2014, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and minoring in political science.
Zach Winn's Latest Posts
OWAL Helps Westchester Center Improve Safety, Efficiencies
Facial recognition technology has allowed the Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living to protect against patient elopement and better manage schedules.
In Rush to Add School Security Officers, Don’t Lose Sight of Best Practices
Putting police officers in schools can make a big impact on school safety— if it’s done right!
16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships
These features serve as a useful checklist for hospital officials evaluating their relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
UC Berkeley Commission Issues Report on Controversial Events
The report blamed violent campus protests on a coordinated campaign to organize events on college campuses likely to incite violent reactions.
The Pros and Cons of Installing Metal Detectors in Schools
School and university officials must consider both the benefits and the drawbacks of every security investment, like this common entryway solution.
5 Steps to Prepare for Patient Violence in Hospitals
The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.
Joint Commission: 7 Ways to Prevent Workplace Violence in Healthcare Without Adding Security
Implementing certain policies and procedures at your hospital can make a big impact on workplace violence prevention efforts.
Conference on Crimes Against Women Brings Experts, Advocates Together
The conference helps attendees prevent and respond to crimes against women in their communities.
Improving Teen Dating Violence Prevention at School
Educating students, faculty and staff members is the first step to stopping abuse and violence in teen relationships.
New Md. School Safety Law Creates Standards for Student Assessments, Emergency Preparedness
The law touches on several areas designed to increase schools’ resilience and emergency preparedness.
Conn. Janitor Threatens to ‘Shoot Up’ Middle School, Sparks Lockdown
The threat caused all five schools in the district to initiate a “soft lockdown”.
