School Security

The SecurityInfoWatch.com School Security category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the K-12 and Higher Education markets. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments in school environments.
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School Security

Massive security upgrade promises more tools, efficiency for Buffalo Public School District

March 7, 2024
Upgrading aging, entrenched security technology at a large school district is never an easy task, and the story has been the same with the Buffalo (N.Y.) Public School District...
School Security

Illinois school district deploys ZeroEyes AI-based gun detection solution

March 6, 2024
ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software is now layered on existing digital security cameras at both of Mount Pulaski’s school campuses.
School Security

Verkada and the "I Love U Guys" Foundation partner to protect students

March 4, 2024
A few of the first initiatives as partners include a training program for Bay Area schools held at Verkada's headquarters in San Mateo this fall.
Access Control

Getting the most out of school funding and the Florida sun to increase safety

Feb. 29, 2024
The county set out on a mission to increase security at its 14 schools district-wide by installing SARGENT IN120 Intelligent Wi-Fi locks on classroom doors.
School Security

Buffalo Public School District improves security, simplifies infrastructure with i-PRO cameras and recorders

Feb. 29, 2024
By updating to i-PRO fisheye cameras in hallways where schools had two cameras, BSDS were able to replace them with a single camera.
School Security

Tailored risk assessments could help K-12 school districts secure security funding

Feb. 28, 2024
Amidst school funding restrictions and new district requirements, assessments are needed to keep campuses secure without breaking the bank.
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Hacking humans: Devious tricks attackers use to infiltrate via employees

Feb. 26, 2024
Hacking human beings is usually “phase one” of any cyberattack. This doesn’t require so many technical skills but rather a clever understanding of how human nature responds to...
Podcasts

Podcast Recap: The anatomy of an innovative security program

Feb. 19, 2024
Mark Freedman discusses the impact geopolitical risk has on private sector businesses, the steps security leaders must take to identify and mitigate both global and domestic threats...
School Security

Allegion US joins the ‘I Love U Guys’ Foundation as Mission Partner

Feb. 14, 2024
Allegion’s long-standing safe school efforts are also rooted in collaboration with Safe and Sound Schools, Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) and the Security Industry ...
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School Security

How Quad Cities schools plan for crises like active shooters

Feb. 12, 2024
This is the first in a three part series about how Quad Cities schools address safety. This story focuses on the planning process.
Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office
School Security

Editorial: Parents, take notice

Feb. 6, 2024
Whether or not Jennifer Crumbley’s manslaughter convictions create a precedent, hopefully it will result in more vigilant mothers and fathers