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.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Sommerville, New Jersey has hired a former police captain as its first director of security. 

Nancy Thompson has been appointed Chief Safety Officer for Toledo Public Schools. Thompson has over three decades of experience in law enforcement.

A Minneapolis school district is still dealing with ramifications after being the victim of a ransomware attack earlier this year. Security leaders share their thoughts. 

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.

Boston Public Schools added 20 electric school buses to its system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving student and community health.

The Texas senate approved a new school safety bill giving the Texas Education Agency the authority to monitor and enforce school safety plans.

School safety remains a constant concern for security leaders across the U.S. and a survey was developed on school safety and student wellness.

The Safe Schools Act, also known as HB 147, was signed into law in the state of Georgia alongside bills targeting medical emergency response.

Thanks to $4.8 million in grant funds, Pennsylvania school employees will receive annual safety and security training at no cost to their schools.