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As access control threats evolve, so does the security technology needed to mitigate them. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics, glass partitions and other security tools can prevent threats to entrance security — read the top three access control trends now.

In February 2022, many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were targeted by bomb threats. Leaders of those institutions can now apply for campus safety grants to protect their communities from security threats.

The top five physical security threats in 2022 are workplace violence, crime/theft, natural disasters, biosecurity and remote work. How can enterprise security protect employees from the ever-growing complexity of physical security threats? 

Eighty-three percent of employees have experienced an emergency at work, according to the AlertMedia 2022 State of Employee Safety Report. View the top ten employees concerns regarding workplace safety.

Melanie Montroll, former Assistant Chief of the Harbor Police Department (HPD) at the Port of New Orleans, has been promoted to the role of Chief, responsible for all aspects of port security.

Former emergency communications leader Mel Maier has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.

Michigan House Bill 5701 aims to legalize temporary door locking devices and systems for use in K-12 settings. This could have a dangerous effect on school safety, according to security leaders.

An eBook from IDIS, "Seizing New Opportunities for Video Solutions in Hotels and Hospitality Settings," compares hotel settings and security equipment implementation potential throughout the United States, including video surveillance and analytics.

Healthcare workers at the Behavioral Wellness Center in Philadelphia are protected with a duress system from ROAR for Good. Read more in this security case study.

Security magazine spotlights solutions that aid enterprises in their efforts to mitigate COVID-19 risk, including disinfecting robots, employee wellness checks and more.