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Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires and fire deaths, according to annual NFPA report. Thanksgiving Day fires, National Fire Protection Association

NFPA: Thanksgiving is Leading Day of Year for U.S. Home Cooking Fires

Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in home cooking fires and fire deaths, according to annual NFPA…

News November 18
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The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9, 2026. CSC, school security, college security, EDspaces, higher education, K-12 school districts

Campus Safety Conference 2026 Call for Speakers

The Campus Safety Conference 2026 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due Friday, January 9,…

News November 17
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An AI-generated photo falsely depicting Bellaire High School on fire caused widespread panic and highlighted the dangers of digital misinformation. Houston ISD, HISD, Bellaire Fire Department

Panic and Confusion Arise from AI-Generated Photo of Fake Bellaire High School Fire

An AI-generated photo falsely depicting Bellaire High School on fire caused widespread panic and highlighted the dangers of…

News November 13
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Empower Staff with Immediate, Precise Alerts

The InformaCast Wearable Alert Badge is a compact, wireless panic button that school staff can use to alert…

Sponsored November 12
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School Shooters

Part 1: How School Shooters Manipulate Others, Evade Bystander Concerns

Part 1 of this three-part series discusses common deception strategies school shooters use to influence others and evade…

Insights November 10
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How Critical Communication Tech Protects Lives and Assets

If critical communications technologies aren’t available and reliable whenever they’re needed, the consequences can be significant.

Insights November 4
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How Code-Compliant Key Safes Can Reduce Door Damage and Response Times During School Emergencies

Damaged doors resulting from law enforcement responding to active shooters and swatting calls remain a major cost, liability…

Insights November 4
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Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio. CS@EDspaces

Campus Safety at EDspaces Is THIS Week!

Student safety meets classroom design at Campus Safety at EDspaces, happening November 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio.

News November 3
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New York City and SOS Technologies have launched an emergency alert system that will protect the city’s 1.8 million public school students and staff members.

NYC Partners with SOS Technologies to Deploy Emergency Alert System in Public Schools

New York City and SOS Technologies have launched an emergency alert system that will protect the city’s 1.8…

News October 31
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Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough sworn officers, according to the 2025 Campus Safety Salary and Benefits Benchmark Survey. public safety, security departments, staffing shortages, sworn officers, nonsworn officers, security officers

8 in 10 Campus Public Safety Departments Don’t Have Enough Officers, New Survey Reveals

Eighty-one percent of college, K-12 school and hospital security/public safety agencies don’t have enough officers, according to the…

Resources October 22
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Attend Campus Safety at EDspaces November 5-7 to learn innovative strategies like CPTED principles and master planning integration to enhance safety and security in educational and training facilities. school security design, safety through design, master planning for security, educational facility safety, physical security systems, crime prevention through environmental design, Guy Bliesner, David Sturtz, Kristin Ambrose, HKS Inc., Ric Everett

Designing for Defense: Enhancing Campus Safety Through Physical Design

Attend Campus Safety at EDspaces November 5-7 to learn innovative strategies like CPTED principles and master planning integration…

News October 16
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Effective emergency notification systems include multi-channel communication, regular testing, clear protocols, accessibility, and community education to ensure timely and inclusive responses. mass notification, campus safety, campus security, emergency alerts, SMS texts

Essential Campus Emergency Notification Strategies: 15 Critical Practices for Public Safety and Emergency Management Administrators

Effective emergency notification systems include multi-channel communication, regular testing, clear protocols, accessibility, and community education to ensure timely…

Insights October 14
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series