School Security

The SecurityInfoWatch.com School Security category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the K-12 and Higher Education markets. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments in school environments.
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At least three people, including the suspect, were killed Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin.
School Security

Christian school shooting leaves at least 3 dead in Madison, Wis.

Dec. 16, 2024
Officers responded around 10:57 a.m. local time at Abundant Life Christian School, a private K-12 school in the city with roughly 335 students.
Keeper Security research highlights urgent need for improved cybersecurity in schools
School Security

Keeper Security research highlights urgent need for improved cybersecurity in schools

The report highlights a concerning disconnect between parental trust and the actual cybersecurity practices happening in their children's schools.
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Interactive mapping is a digital solution that’s a lot of what it sounds like — an interactive map.
School Security

How Interactive Mapping Enhances School Safety

Dec. 9, 2024
In discussing the district-wide layer of security, the PASS School Safety & Security Guidelines address the importance of facility and vicinity mapping, and...
Aldine ISD leverages 6 GHz Wi-Fi to future-proof district for technology-driven learning
School Security

Aldine ISD leverages 6 GHz Wi-Fi to future-proof district for technology-driven learning

Dec. 3, 2024
The initiative supports seamless connectivity across the district's extensive infrastructure, encompassing a new 10,000-seat stadium and 80 campuses that span 111 square miles...
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YES Prep’s Keith Weaver, Managing Director of Operations, and Cheris Kotalik, Director of Construction Projects, worked closely with the Pref-Tech team of Kade Kaaz, Kaleb Muck, and Jaime Lovett on the Vanguard Award Project of the Year.
School Security

2024 Security Vanguard Award Top Project: Critical Collaboration for School Security Success

Nov. 19, 2024
The long relationship between integrator Preferred Technologies and YES Prep is a testament to what can be achieved through the role of a trusted advisor
C1 research highlights rapid adoption of generative AI in schools
School Security

C1 research highlights rapid adoption of generative AI in schools

Nov. 12, 2024
Educational Institutions are aggressively implementing generative-AI based capabilities across their schools and communities.
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School Security

NAPCO awarded school security project for the Pasadena Unified School District

The project includes a district-wide update to address all classroom doors, K–12, to meet current State of California requirements.
i-PRO integrates Triton ULTRA with Video Insight VMS to enhance school safety
School Security

i-PRO integrates Triton ULTRA with Video Insight VMS to enhance school safety

Nov. 4, 2024
The new integration offers advanced, privacy-compliant security monitoring for schools, providing real-time environmental insights.
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School Security

Raptor Technologies and Carousel Digital Signage partner to scale school safety

Oct. 31, 2024
Carousel Cloud now instantly identifies Raptor Alert activations and disseminates alerts to displays, mobile devices, and other connected endpoints.
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School Security

Xtract One’s new gateway selected to secure Tift County Schools

Tift County Schools plans to deploy the system across all K-12 schools in the future.
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Emergency Communications Equipment

Three universities scale up Knightscope emergency communications contracts

Oct. 15, 2024
Schools in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and California have expanded their Knightscope contracts.