February 08, 2012


Access Control

Please also look at Access Control and Security Solutions, a related publication specializing in security.

Beefing Up Security 

By Fletcher MacGregor

Education institutions can manage their security risks more effectively and provde a safer environment....

CCTV Basics 

Jeffrey A. Lupinacci

Effective school security starts with a plan....

Protecting The Perimeter 

Beverly Vigue

Schools and universities have many options to prevent security threats and dangerous incidents....

Let's See Some ID 

Joe Wright

A photo identification system can improve school security and enhance administrative efficiency....

Safety First 

Buck Simpers

Creating a safe environment includes more than just a locked door....

Providing Safe Schools 

Mike Kennedy

The most critical role for schools and universities is to provide a setting conducive to learning. If students and staff don't feel safe, education often...

Ins and Outs of Campus Access 

Jeff Koziol

Know which issues to consider when choosing an access-control system....

Staying Vigilant 

Mike Kennedy

Thoughtful design, technological aids and effective intervention programs are key ingredients that can help schools defuse the next violent episode....

Welcoming and Secure 

Stephen Kromkowski

To accommodate community uses of school facilities, administrators and planners should make safety a priority....

Behind the Scenes 

Dominic Sorrentino

Bid proposals on security systems must go beyond the simple specifying of products; they must quantify processes and service providers....

Wireless Protection 

Fred Conforti

Systems operating without wires can help schools and universities reduce installation costs....

Designing on the Outside 

Dennis M. Young

The fundamentals of school facility planning can lead to safe, secure facilities. Here's how....

A Safe Haven 

Jeff Lupinacci

Creating a secure school environment includes many elements and cannot be established overnight....

Security Solutions: The Role of SRO 

Martin J. Dunn

Will communities accept more police officers in schools?...

Setting Priorities 

Beverly Vigue

Site surveys can help schools identify deficiencies and develop a security plan....

Safeguarding Campus Assets 

Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities have sensitive and valuable materials and programs that require more than routine security....

The Groundwork for Safety 

Fredrik Nilsson

Schools can build high-tech security and surveillance systems via networked security....

Wired for Protection 

Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities rely on technology to keep students and their belongings safe in residence halls....

Keys to a Safe, Secure School 

By Mike Kennedy

A mix of programs, personnel and equipment help schools provide a secure environment for learning. Here are 10 steps that work....

Smile--You're On Camera 

By Jeffrey A. Lupinacci

A CCTV security system can fit into a school or university's overall security plan....

The Key to Security 

By Mike Kennedy

The low-tech, traditional key and lock is still the prevalent means of protection for people and property on campus....

Fighting Crime by Design 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools can include features and equipment in their facilities that deter vandalism and unauthorized entry....

Gaining Access 

By Mike Kennedy

Ten years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, schools and universities have made strides to provide more accessible facilities....

Smarter Than a Key 

By Mike Kennedy

Electronic access-control systems are helping colleges and universities establish and maintain a safe environment on their campuses....

Advances in Protection 

By Peter Szczerba

Integrating information technology can extend the capabilities of school security systems far beyond traditional card access....

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