A viral warning based on non-credible threats of school violence caused real-world security responses after a video went viral on TikTok. The phenomenon raises questions about the effects of mis- and disinformation.
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Rutgers University a grant to conduct research into threat detection and mitigation at "soft targets" like schools, stadiums and other public venues.
New research finds that police deployed in schools, commonly called school resource officers (SROs), do not reduce school shootings, but do increase suspensions, expulsions and arrests of students.
The Coconut Creek Police Department has installed Active Law Enforcement Response Technology (ALERT), which connects police to surveillance feeds and security systems in participating local organizations in the event of an emergency.
Many schools that are looking to in-person learning in the fall are deciding whether to select cloud-based, off-prem solutions or on-premises infrastructure. While there can undoubtedly be pros and cons for each, it ultimately depends on your organization’s needs.