AS&U's Security Resource Center
Browse through AS&U’s Security Resource Center for articles on access control, cameras, doors/entry systems and more. Read about these topics and more in the latest articles from American School & University magazine. Also be sure to look at Access Control and Security Solutions, a related publication specializing in security. Subcategories |
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Security/Life SafetyBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Simple, inexpensive steps to improve school building security.... |
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Rebounding from TragedyBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Schools and universities hit by disaster need to react quickly so that students can resume their education with minimal interruption.... |
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A memorial for victimsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) A year after a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall and killed five people before taking his own life, Northern Illinois University has unveiled plans to build a memorial garden on its DeKalb campus near the site of the tragedy.... |
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Coming back from Katrina: An incomplete recoveryBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) A year after a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall and killed five people before taking his own life, Northern Illinois University has unveiled plans to build a memorial garden on its DeKalb campus near the site of the tragedy.... |
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Keyless AccessBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) A fundamental truth of building security is that one misplaced key constitutes a crack in the armor that protects a space from unwelcome intruders.... |
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Trial and ErrorBy James R. Black How to achieve maximum benefit from security technology. Completely securing a campus environment against every threat is impossible.... |
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Standing TallBy Glenn R. Rosenberg Comprehensive security solutions for multi-location campuses.... |
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School Security Product Solutions
New products/case studies, including: web-based access control; ceia usa metal detectors; campus mass notification; and SAFLOCK MT.... |
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Security systems commissioning: An old trick for your new dogBy James R. Black Security systems commissioning ensures that security systems are designed, installed, functionally tested and capable of being operated and maintained... |
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Emerging TrendsBy James R. Black The campus security standard of care continues to evolve. Technology plays a more important role than ever before, and manufacturers want their equipment... |
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Security InsightBy Joe Agron With school back in session, what steps have you taken to ensure the safety of students, staff and facilities? ... |
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Mind ShiftsBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities need to do a better job identifying and providing treatment for students with mental-health problems.... |
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Inside: Security
Stories on: Camera coverage in Chicago; Initiative focuses on campus risks; Stronger security sought; and Who's patrolling the campus?... |
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Spread the WordBy Mike Kennedy Technology helps school personnel communicate more effectively with the community and each other.... |
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Planning for BattleBy David Plummer and Wallace Johnson The "fog" generated during a campus emergency can be diminished through careful planning and sound management.... |
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Working TogetherBy David R. Duda and Julia C. Neville Providing safer school buildings and protecting the environment can go hand in hand.... |
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School Security From A to ZBy Stephanie Silk 26 technologies and ideas to maximize school security and prevent future attacks.... |
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Reaching OutBy Julie Hall With ample preparation, schools and universities can be ready to communicate prompt and accurate information in an emergency.... |
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Preparing the PlanBy Mike Kennedy Revisiting their emergency management plans enables schools and universities to respond to new threats and changing conditions.... |
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Seeking Secure SchoolsBy Mike Kennedy Violent incidents on school and university campuses force education administrators to constantly evaluate the appropriate level of security... |
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Crisis on CampusBy Mike Kennedy A dark day in Blacksburg, Va., history is a tragic reminder that schools and universities must be constantly vigilant to prevent and deter campus violence... |
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Threat Assessment
Different methods exist toward the same goal: secure schools.... |
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A Plan of Your Own
When formulating emergency-preparedness plans, schools and universities must take into account the conditions and... |
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Proactive PreventionBy Don Fraser A multi-pronged approach is most effective when addressing school safety.... |
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Armed and DangerousJoe Agron Just when you think you've heard everything! A lawmaker in Nevada wants to allow teachers to carry guns in classrooms.... |
