According to Campus Safety’s latest survey, 43% of participants say their glass doors and windows are the security systems most likely to fail during an unauthorized intrusion.
Nearly a dozen New Hampshire schools received hoax threats, while several high schools in Montana were also swatted.
Campus Safety’s latest survey finds that K-12 schools are way ahead of institutions of higher education in conducting security site assessments and maintaining door locks.
Partner with DHS’ “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign to raise awareness of signs of suspicious activity on your campus.
Police found at the teen’s home parts to explosives and assault rifles, knives, and electronic items that could be used in a school shooting or bombing.
When there is a suspicious package or bomb threat, campus emergency management must address mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Safety and security are a priority for schools and legislators, but life safety shortcuts, such as door barricade devices, may lead to even more tragedy.
AI and other advanced features in today’s weapons screening systems address the many issues that plague traditional metal detectors.
The department warns that threats directed at HBCUs and other colleges and universities could inspire extremists to mobilize to violence.
The 13- and 14-year-old male students had a map of the school, had conducted research on Columbine and attempted to buy weapons on the black market.