False Alarms

Read: False Active Shooter Alarm Sounds at Mass. High School

False Active Shooter Alarm Sounds at Mass. High School

Some students fled while others barricaded their classrooms after the alarm went off while maintenance crews were changing the battery.

Read: School Swatting: Why It’s So Dangerous and How to Combat It

School Swatting: Why It’s So Dangerous and How to Combat It

A police chief breaks down the dangers of swatting, how it impacts communities, and lessons he’s learned from responding to false threats.

Read: Police: Gun Scare at Daytona Beach High School ‘Cruel Prank’

Police: Gun Scare at Daytona Beach High School ‘Cruel Prank’

Two groups of students at Mainland High School appeared to “collaborate with each other to create a panic,” according to police.

Read: Real-World Artificial Intelligence for Security, Safety, and Operations

Real-World Artificial Intelligence for Security, Safety, and Operations

More AI is being applied in the real-world and proving its value. Here’s how thought leaders are assessing today’s AI landscape.

Read: Improving Campus Safety with Next-Gen PSIMs

Improving Campus Safety with Next-Gen PSIMs

Today’s PSIM platforms are faster, more open and help campus security and public safety teams stay ahead of change.

Read: Making Video Verification More Effective with Artificial Intelligence

Making Video Verification More Effective with Artificial Intelligence

AI ties video in with intrusion alarms to slash false alarms and save valuable law enforcement resources.

Read: Accuracy of ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection in Question

Accuracy of ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection in Question

A report by a Chicago watchdog agency says ShotSpotter is ineffective, but the company says its solution is 97% accurate.

Read: Study: Widespread Alert Fatigue Results in Ignored Cybersecurity Alerts

Study: Widespread Alert Fatigue Results in Ignored Cybersecurity Alerts

Cybersecurity analysts are being overwhelmed by a flood of false positive alerts from disparate solutions, with missing incidents a rising fear.

Read: STI Now Offering Stopper Station 3-in-1 Kit

STI Now Offering Stopper Station 3-in-1 Kit

STI’s Stopper Station push button was designed with emergencies like lockdowns in mind.

Read: How Man’s Best Friend Could One Day Trigger Alarms and Emergency Alerts

How Man’s Best Friend Could One Day Trigger Alarms and Emergency Alerts

Georgia Institute of Technology is training dogs to communicate using wearable devices that can activate personal response systems (PERS) and other alarms.

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