Why You Should Use Fusion Centers to Improve Campus Safety
Collaborating with local Fusion Centers can be an invaluable way for schools and hospitals to bolster their security operations.
Homeland Security
A Building Risk Assessment Checklist From the NFPA
The NFPA’s active shooter guidance gives details on what information officials should be gathering during building risk assessments.
DHS Announces 2018 Preparedness Grant Opportunities
Press Release
The preparedness grants, aimed to improve the nation’s readiness in preventing and responding to emergencies, total over $1.6 billion.
Inside Experts’ Push to Steer The School Security Industry Toward Collaboration, Best Practices
The future of school security rests on officials’ ability to recognize vulnerabilities, identify appropriate solutions and understand what resources are available to them.
Genetec Receives SAFETY Act Certification from Homeland Security
Press Release
Genetec Security Center is the only unified security platform technology to receive the SAFETY Act Certification by Homeland Security.
U.S. Army Virtual Active Shooter Training Expands to Teachers
The program was created by the U.S. Army and the Department of Homeland Security and has been used by police officers and first responders.
UC Sues Trump Administration over DACA Repeal
UC President Janet Napolitano was secretary of the Department of Homeland Security from 2009 to 2013 and helped create the DACA program.
As More Bomb Threats Target Jewish Schools, Senators Demand Swift Action
Every Senator signed a letter demanding the FBI, Homeland Security and Attorney General do more to stop the bomb threats.
HHS Warns of Terrorist Attacks on Hospitals
The warning follows the encouragement of lone wolf attacks in the U.S. by ISIS.
Ind. Law Gives DHS Authority in School Security
Press Release
Indiana’s new school safety law will give the Department of Homeland Security the power to set school security standards in the state.
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