Educational Security

How Raptor's StudentSafe tackles behavioral threat assessment and student well-being

Raptor Technologies built its reputation on visitor management, but the company's expansion into student well-being reflects a deliberate response to what its school district customers were already asking for. The result is StudentSafe, a platform designed to support behavioral threat assessment, ca

Green Bay Schools: Elevating Connectivity with Extreme Networks

A Midwestern school district transforms learning by securing connectivity for 22,000 students and staff across campus and home environments

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

Challenges in Implementing School Safety Products

Schools struggle to balance technology investments with the human vigilance and integrated protocols that truly protect students

From Playground Adventures to Campus Safety: The Versatility of Two-Way Radios in Education

Schools strengthen emergency response and coordination by equipping staff with instant communication tools across campus grounds

School Safety Becomes Enhanced Through Effective Communication Systems

Reliable communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of coordinated emergency response on school campuses

The Dual Nature of AI: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes?

While AI strengthens security defenses, organizations must grapple with unintended consequences of powerful new tools

University Campuses Spearhead Security Innovation: How Advancements in Mobile Technology are Transforming Access Control

Universities are becoming testing grounds for how digital wallet integration reshapes campus security and access control systems

Seeing Through the Smoke of School Safety Products

Schools are adopting mandated safety systems that lack real-world evidence of effectiveness in actual emergencies

Enhancing Law Enforcement Training for K-12 Security Incidents

Schools need integrated safety strategies that go far beyond technology to truly protect students and staff

Revisiting the Mesquite School Shooting: Debating Use of Force and De-escalation Tactics

Security leaders examine how law enforcement response protocols and tactical decisions shape outcomes in school safety incidents

Eradicating the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Security leaders reveal how proper school safety measures can interrupt the pathway pushing students toward the criminal justice system

Protecting Our Educators: The Impact of Burnout on School Security

Staff shortages and exhaustion among educators are quietly undermining school safety protocols and emergency response capabilities

Securing School Campuses: Harnessing Innovative Technologies

Educational institutions are turning to visitor management systems and surveillance technology to create safer learning environments for students and staff

How Culture and Climate Shape School Security

Strong school cultures and positive climates prove foundational to preventing violence and breaches before security systems ever come into play

Enhancing School Safety with Integrated Security Solutions

Strategic camera placement becomes the difference between reactive responses and preventing threats before they escalate in schools

Protecting Schools in 2024: Cybersecurity, Technology, and Readiness

Schools face mounting pressure to fortify both physical safety and digital defenses as threats evolve faster than institutional readiness

Can A.I. Keep Us Safe Everywhere

Educators weigh whether AI-powered gun detection can prevent tragedy while respecting privacy concerns in schools

Arming Teachers: Navigating the Threats and Disadvantages

Rigorous training and tactical reality challenge assumptions about who can safely handle armed confrontations in schools

The HERO Program’s Perspective on the Evolution of School Safety

Experts argue that traditional safety drills fall short in preparing students for real-world threats, sparking debate over more effective communication strategi

The Financial Puzzle of SRO Staffing and Training

Schools face mounting budget pressures while balancing the critical need for armed security personnel and comprehensive training programs

Crunching Numbers: Funding the Texas House Bill 3 Mandate Amidst School Budget Strain

School districts face mounting fiscal pressure as new safety mandates clash with already stretched education budgets

A Safer Tomorrow: Unifying School Security Approaches Across the Nation

Comprehensive school safety requires shifting focus from reactive law enforcement tactics to prevention-based security strategies

Strengthening School Safety: Empowering Substitute Teachers for Emergencies

Temporary classroom staff often face life-or-death situations with little to no emergency training, leaving schools dangerously unprepared