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    The holistic approach to school safety, leveraging integrated technologies and standardized protocols, offers a promising path forward
    Merging communications technology and protocol for comprehensive protection
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    These requirements profoundly impact and compel operators to prioritize cybersecurity alongside physical security measures
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    By being intentional about residence hall security and fostering a culture of awareness among students and staff, colleges and universities can create living spaces that protect their residents and contribute to a positive and enriching campus experience.
    The goal of securing residential halls is to minimize risk and maintain an open environment
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    By integrating AI with existing video surveillance systems, schools can identify weapons and other threats in real-time without the aid of human agents.
    Proactive security strategies include integrating traditional systems with advanced technologies
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    An openness to opportunity and adaptation is critical; the use of AI cannot be stopped by policy, but its use can and must be nurtured and steered.
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    Today’s challenge is matching the camera technology capabilities to the facility’s surveillance needs to achieve a worthwhile return on investment system.
    Today’s AI-enabled cameras have much greater capabilities than previous generation cameras, so getting your money’s worth requires more and different preparation than...
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    I still catch a lot of grief from my former colleagues and old friends for retiring. I do a little consulting occasionally, but I didn’t take on another job. I could pick...
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    Be informed, but don't be absorbed by social media and the news.
    Most, if not all, of you are in the security business. Our business is to keep abreast of what is happening in this crazy world. No businessperson worth his/her salt keeps their...
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    Workplace Violence (WPV) was the number one concern of senior management in 2024.
    Last January, I alerted you that national surveys reported that Workplace Violence (WPV) was the number one concern of senior management in 2024. California is always ahead regarding...
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    K-12 schools nationwide face the reality that they need more processes and tools to ensure safer campuses. For example,  Baltimore County Public Schools and ...
    Aug. 5, 2024
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    While many school districts have adopted a multi-layered security approach to protect students and staff from gun-related violence, the average age of educational school buildings in the U.S. is 49 years. An estimated one-third of public schools have at least one portable building on campus, statistics show.
    When first responders arrive at the scene of a critical incident such as a mass shooting, one of the most important tools for an effective response is the availability of accurate...
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