With campus gun violence in the headlines once again, hospital, school and university officials should review and update their policies, procedures and equipment so they can reduce the threat of future attacks.
When officials at a Montana hospital began planning for the expansion of their camera surveillance system, they didn’t need to convince the nurses or employees that the upgrade was a good idea. Although crime isn’t an issue at the center, staff members embraced the notion that improved CCTV coverage would mean even greater safety and security for facility personnel, patients, visitors and assets.
Vehicle access control systems are sturdier, faster and more reliable than ever. Campus parking professionals familiar with the latest gate technology, as well as the security and safety issues involved, should have little trouble finding the right gate system for their applications.
An integrated electronic card access system installed at the Laredo campus of Texas A&M Int’l University has increased security and streamlined school operations.
An electronic access control system has enabled the Olathe (Kan.) Unified School District to eliminate the use of mechanical keys and simplify entry and exit management at the more than 50 buildings in its system.
Hospital, university and school security professionals can’t afford to just have good disaster response plans when weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are involved. Understanding the various types that could be used, the kinds of risks a site could face and the appropriate preventive measures available can help campuses ward off an attack.
When Delaware State University upgraded its access control system, it discovered that today’s integrated technology can help to not only decrease crime and increase arrest rates, but also streamline other campus operations.
When a fire broke out on the 22nd floor of a Cook County office building in the heart of Chicago on Oct. 17, 2003, no one could have imagined that following established procedures would result in the deaths of six workers.
Upgrading Jackson Hospital’s entire security system – which included the installation of a new access control system and integration with a digital video system – has already saved money, property loss and lives.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.
