Articles Tagged with ''active shooter''

$1 million independent study will examine mental health effects of active shooter drills in K12

July 20, 2020

U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter (CO) and Stephanie Murphy (FL) announced the approval, by the powerful House Appropriations Committee, of $1 million for independent experts to publish a study on the potential mental health effects of active shooter drills in elementary and secondary schools.

CDSE launches Insider Threat mobile app

July 17, 2020

The US Center for Development of Security Excellence, a provider of training and education within DCSA, announced the launch of its first app for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Filling the void: turning empty office space into a collaborative training venue

Amanda Vutsinas, MPA, CPP

July 7, 2020

COVID-19 has created a new temporary normal of employees working from home, leaving offices mostly empty, with the exception of essential personnel. GuideWell, a health solutions company, is no different.

Texas Window Film Company Working to Provide More Emergency Response Times in Schools

June 12, 2020

Across the country, school districts are working to increase the security of their entryways, including windows and doors, to give occupants time to take cover and local law enforcement time to respond in the event there is an active shooter or some other form of violence.

How Active Shooter Technology can Enhance Emergency Response

John Krumme

May 12, 2020

Active shooter technology has become a valuable tool that many security professionals are giving more consideration to, in light of the gun violence tragedies we see in our society on a regular basis. It’s important for security, facilities and IT directors to become familiar with active shooter technology to fully understand how it can be deployed, and how it benefits their company, employees and assets.

More Than $83 Million School Grants Now Available for School Security

March 23, 2020

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from school violence.

Securing Soft Targets and Crowded Places

How can enterprise security secure soft targets and crowded places without intruding on the entertainment aspect of events?

Maria Henriquez

March 13, 2020

What do you and your team need to know about securing soft targets and crowded places?

Safety and Security - Top Priority at Fort Worth, Texas ISD

At the Fort Worth, Texas Independent School District, safety is a top priority.

Maria Henriquez

March 10, 2020

What security and safety initiatives has Daniel Garcia, Safety and Security Director, taken to improve safety and security operations at Forth Worth, Texas ISD?

Texas Gov. Abbott to Survey Texas Schools on Security and Safety Needs

March 9, 2020

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the School Safety and Victims' Services Research Survey for educators across the state of Texas.

Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2020

What security tools and risk mitigation strategies does Mike Matranga use to secure Texas City ISD schools?

Workplace violence remains one of the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today. For executive security professionals, the stakes have never been higher: protecting staff, patients, and visitors while preserving a culture of compassion, dignity, and service.