Chicago Public Schools announces three-year camera investment plan Security Staff February 23, 2023 Chicago Public Schools launches a security camera investment plan to improve school safety by adding new cameras and updating outdated systems.Read More
Invent2Prevent finalists hosted by the DHS Security Staff February 22, 2023 The DHS hosted the Invent2Prevent finalists, high school and college students who worked to develop anti-violence and terrorism prevention projects. Read More
Florida introduces SB 150 to address school safety and concealed carry Security Staff February 22, 2023 SB 150 has been filed in Florida to eliminate the need for a concealed weapons license in the state of Florida and create school safety programs.Read More
Security Talk Tracking school safety trends & funding post-Uvalde School safety leaders across all 50 states have invested in security strategies to protect educational communities & facilities from threats. Madeline Lauver February 17, 2023 Security leaders across the U.S. have been using federal & state funds to bolster school safety in the wake of gun violence.Read More
Weapons detection screening at Huntsville City Schools Security Staff February 14, 2023 Weapons detection screening is being rolled out at Huntsville City Schools (HCS) and added onto existing security to protect students and staff. Read More
Safety alert implementations doubled from 2021 to 2022 Security Staff February 9, 2023 A report detailing the effect of safety tools in K-12 schools was released with the use of wearable panic buttons doubling in the last year.Read More
Newport News Public Schools outlines new safety measures Security Staff February 6, 2023 Newport News Public Schools conducted a survey to determine desired safety measures. Changes will include metal detectors and additional officers.Read More
Virginia school reopens after shooting with new safety measures Security Staff February 2, 2023 Richneck Elementary School, the Virginia school where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher, has reopened its doors with new safety protocols. Read More
AI gun detection installed at Klamath Falls City Schools Security Staff February 1, 2023 Klamath Falls City Schools adopts ZeroEyes AI gun detection platform that will be layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras.Read More
CISA provides guidelines to safeguard K-12 groups from cyber threats Joy LePree Anderson February 1, 2023 CISA releases Protecting Our Future, which aims to support K-12 organizations with guidelines to prioritize their fight against cybersecurity risks.Read More