Managing false threats to schools to prepare for real emergencies David Rogers May 12, 2023 As school districts grapple with the threat of mass shootings, they are also dealing with a record number of false active shooter reports in U.S. Read More
Nancy Thompson appointed Toledo school district Chief Safety Officer Security Staff May 3, 2023 Nancy Thompson has been appointed Chief Safety Officer for Toledo Public Schools. Thompson has over three decades of experience in law enforcement.Read More
Florida school district expands AI-based visual gun detection system Security Staff April 27, 2023 A Florida school district is expanding use of an AI-based gun detection platform as a way to proactively protect its students and faculty against gun-related violence.Read More
Boston school district tests electric school buses Security Staff April 26, 2023 Boston Public Schools added 20 electric school buses to its system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving student and community health.Read More
Texas approves new school safety bill Security Staff April 21, 2023 The Texas senate approved a new school safety bill giving the Texas Education Agency the authority to monitor and enforce school safety plans. Read More
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