May 12, 2008

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When Disaster Strikes 

By Douglas M. Henderson

An organized continuity plan can help schools and universities bounce back to normal operations after a crisis....

Enhancing the Envelope 

By Mike Kennedy

Choosing the right doors and windows can help schools provide safe, energy-efficient environments for learning....

Border Patrol 

By Julie Hall

Education institutions need security systems that will keep unwanted visitors away from their property and possessions....

School Security: Priority Protection 

By Mark Lam

School security design solutions--whether apparent or transparent--can help students and staff feel safe....

School Security: A Smart Move 

By Joe Wright

Making the move to smart cards is a logical transition for most schools, especially those with an ID-card system already in place....

Strategies for Success: Security/Life Safety 

by Mike Kennedy

The ideal time for retrofitting a residence hall with a sprinkler system is during the summer, when most of the facilities are vacant. ...

Strategies for Success: Doors/Windows 

by Mike Kennedy

Doors and windows are a ubiquitous component of education facilities. ...

Assessing Safety 

By Harold Gillens

A comprehensive security assessment can give education administrators peace of mind....

Tech Talk: Deter and Detect 

By C. William Day

Video surveillance in schools: who, what, when, where and why?...

Always on Call 

By Marian Exall

A credible, confidential reporting process is a powerful tool in building a safer school....

Making Connections 

By John Haynes

Web-based communications for data and safety management can arm facility administrators with the right tools....

Security Solutions: Red Alert 

By Patrick F. Quinn

Red Lake: What's an administrator to do?...

Modern Methods 

By Dominic Sorrentino

Powerful, integrated security solutions allow schools to focus on education, not fighting crime....

Know-How: Doors/Windows 

by Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities strive to maximize energy efficiency in their facilities. But the potential gains may leak away through inefficient doors and windows....

The Danger Within 

By Mitchell Ashley

Schools and universities often need to protect a campus IT network from itself....

Defining Risk 

By Alan Matchett

A risk assessment can identify ways to reduce risks and liabilities, and determine which risks are acceptable or unacceptable....

A View to Safety 

By Jay Larkin

Glass film can increase student and faculty safety while maintaining an environment that's conducive to learning....

Safe at Home 

By Mike Kennedy

Whether a campus is in the heart of the city or in a pastoral setting off the beaten path, education institutions are working to make student housing safer....

Safety By Design 

By Don Hensley, AIA

The argument can be made for transparent vs. apparent security solutions for schools....

Beefing Up Security 

By Fletcher MacGregor

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

Protecting Entrances 

By Mike Kennedy

The right doors and windows can help make a school facility more secure....

CCTV Basics 

Jeffrey A. Lupinacci

Effective school security starts with a plan....

Preparing for Disaster 

Mike Kennedy

Natural disasters can devastate campuses, but schools and universities can take steps to lessen their impact and return to normal more quickly....

Protecting The Perimeter 

Beverly Vigue

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

A Lot of Planning 

David Rich

Improving campus parking facilities....

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