From its beginnings a half century ago, SBU has been characterized by innovation, energy and progress that includes state-of-the-art security systems to protect students, staff and instructors, while transforming the lives of people who earn degrees and those who make groundbreaking discoveries in the university’s laboratories.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2014
It seems odd to me that people talk about school or campus security in terms of having a budget. I do understand that there is no endless resource for new equipment and technology, but really, security measures and technology should get top billing.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jul 01, 2014
When most people think of school violence, they immediately think of school shootings. The media saturation that covers these shootings makes it unavoidable. however, school shootings are only the most extreme and rarest example of school violence.
- By Don Commare
- Jul 01, 2014
There are three major initiatives for cards and credentials on college and healthcare campuses that every security director needs to be aware of
- By Jeremy Earles
- Jul 01, 2014
Students, staff and instructors begin their day at a reasonable hour during a work day, but for security, time has no meaning.
- By Steve Surfaro
- Jul 01, 2014
The ELERTS Campus app is designed for broader use among students, teachers and residents in keeping with the national “See Something, Say Something” campaign.
- By Jill Baker
- Jul 01, 2014
As campus shootings increase across the nation, retailers are stepping up to create bulletproof products.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 19, 2014
How three security professionals in the education vertical are keeping their campuses safe and secure for all.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 11, 2014
Parents of school children are standing up against Big Data when it comes to their children's personal information.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 09, 2014
A second grader at Tournament Hills Elementary in Beaumont, California demonstrates what it means to go from bully to friend. (Awesome video included; a true must-see!)
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 06, 2014
Just a week before the end of the school year, a lone gunman riddles students with fear on Seattle Pacific University's campus.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 06, 2014
Apply today for remaining grants in $250,000 Video Insight School Security Grant Program.
Disturbing surveillance video footage brings tears to mother's eyes. (Viewer Discretion Advised.)
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 16, 2014
Heavy metal, gory movies and guns found on Minnesota teen's Facebook page, indicators of malice intent?
- By Ginger Hill
- May 08, 2014
When UCF began planning an upgrade to their security solution—standalone,
battery-operated access control that did not provide the level of security
needed and a variety of small, analog video systems dispersed throughout multiple
campuses
- By Brent Doherty
- May 01, 2014
Collaboration aims to help more students connect with campus safety officials.
Student security enhanced by installing electronic locks in new residence halls and upgrading access control in existing buildings.
Student Alex Hribal charged with stabbing 20 students and a security officer; what's your opinion on violent children in schools?
- By Ginger Hill
- Apr 10, 2014
I’ve been on a kick lately thinking that schools need more security attention. I believe I feel so deeply about schools because they are filled with children who are learning to become the leaders, technicians and thought-leaders of tomorrow.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 01, 2014
According to Saddleback College Chief of Police, Christopher Wilkinson, the childcare center in particular was a top priority due to concerns related to the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy and other similar violent incidents.
- By Domingo Martinez
- Apr 01, 2014