Smart Sensors Help Schools Stay Ahead of Emerging Safety Threats

As safety concerns shift inward, schools are rethinking traditional security strategies to address vaping, air quality, and other emerging threats to student well-being. Read Now

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Former Campus Officer Acquitted in Uvalde Shooting Trial

A Texas jury cleared a former school district police officer of all charges tied to his response during the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. Read Now

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Shooter Still at Large In Brown University Shooting that Killed Two, Injured Nine

Three days after a mass shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine, police are still searching for a suspect. That’s according to CNN. Read Now

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Electrified Latch Retraction Locks Key Benefits for Retrofits

Building owners and facility managers increasingly rely on electrified hardware to enhance security while meeting accessibility standards. Among these technologies, electrified or motorized latch retraction locks are especially effective for retrofit projects where existing door and frame conditions complicate upgrades. Latch retraction capable locks combine security, accessibility and code compliance benefits, making them ideal for retrofitting fire-rated and non-rated openings in schools, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings and more. Read Now

Rethinking Campus Security From the Inside

For decades, campus security strategies focused on keeping threats outside school walls. But since the tragedy at Columbine High School, data has shown that many attacks begin inside the building, often in classrooms and corridors. This shift has prompted schools to rethink security from the inside and place greater emphasis on interior elements such as classroom doors. This shift is evidenced by a new generation of classroom door systems engineered to delay inside intruders and an ASTM standard that raises the bar on how these systems must be designed to defend against attack. Read Now

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AI in Security: Advancing Campus Safety and Considerations for Implementing

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to capture attention across every sector, and the physical security industry is no exception. Once seen as experimental, AI-enabled analytics now underpin how organizations monitor environments, detect threats, and make decisions. What was once futuristic is now a practical necessity for safety professionals managing growing volumes of data, tighter resources, and increasing expectations for faster, more accurate responses. Read Now

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Eagle Eye Networks Launches $1 Million 2026 Drako School Grant

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Read Now

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