Security leaders cite mental health as a school safety obstacle Security Staff April 18, 2023 School safety remains a constant concern for security leaders across the U.S. and a survey was developed on school safety and student wellness. Read More
New gun legislation signed into law in Michigan Security Staff April 17, 2023 Multiple bills were signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer targeting the rise in gun violence including safe gun storage and background checks.Read More
Safe Schools Act signed into law by Georgia Governor Security Staff April 17, 2023 The Safe Schools Act, also known as HB 147, was signed into law in the state of Georgia alongside bills targeting medical emergency response.Read More
$4.8M grant funds to improve safety training at Pennsylvania schools Security Staff April 10, 2023 Thanks to $4.8 million in grant funds, Pennsylvania school employees will receive annual safety and security training at no cost to their schools.Read More
Two school safety bills introduced to House of Representatives Security Staff April 7, 2023 The Safe Schools Act and the Strengthening School Security for Students Act have been introduced to congress to bolster national school safety.Read More
Tennessee amends school safety bill following school shooting Security Staff April 4, 2023 Following the fatal shooting at The Covenant School in Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee announced school safety actions added to existing legislation. Read More
Iowa school districts suffer multiple swatting calls Security Staff March 30, 2023 Iowa school districts have been the target of several "swatting calls" referencing an alleged active shooter on/near the school's campus.Read More
PASS releases updates to school safety and security guidelines Security Staff March 29, 2023 PASS updated its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers securing school facilities best practices from subject matter experts.Read More
West Virginia signs new school safety legislation Security Staff March 27, 2023 West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed new security legislation into law for the state. The first bill signed focused on improving school safety.Read More
Six ways to future-proof school security investments Paul Smith March 24, 2023 Investing in security solutions such as access control, video surveillance and analytics can provide peace of mind and help protect school campuses.Read More