Security
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. |
Working TogetherBy David R. Duda and Julia C. Neville Providing safer school buildings and protecting the environment can go hand in hand.... |
School Security From A to ZBy Stephanie Silk 26 technologies and ideas to maximize school security and prevent future attacks.... |
Reaching OutBy Julie Hall With ample preparation, schools and universities can be ready to communicate prompt and accurate information in an emergency.... |
Preparing the PlanBy Mike Kennedy Revisiting their emergency management plans enables schools and universities to respond to new threats and changing conditions.... |
Seeking Secure SchoolsBy Mike Kennedy Violent incidents on school and university campuses force education administrators to constantly evaluate the appropriate level of security... |
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... |
Threat Assessment
Different methods exist toward the same goal: secure schools.... |
A Plan of Your Own
When formulating emergency-preparedness plans, schools and universities must take into account the conditions and... |
Proactive PreventionBy Don Fraser A multi-pronged approach is most effective when addressing school safety.... |
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.... |
Emergency!By Rebecca Geissler Site hazard management is critical to planning safe education facilities.... |
Let 'em In?By Mike Kennedy Access-control systems enable schools and universities to keep unauthorized people out of their facilities.... |
Keeping WatchBy Patrick V. Fiel Sr. A series of detailed security questions can help education administrators in the long term.... |
Shake, Rattle and RollBy Jeff White Natural disasters can't be prevented, but understanding how they occur can help education institutions design facilities that minimize damage.... |
Strategies for Success: Door/Entry SystemsBy Mike Kennedy For the millions of students who enter school facilities hundreds of times a year, there's not much reason to think about the doors they use.... |
Strategies for Success: Security/Life SafetyBy Mike Kennedy Many schools and universities have relied for years on some degree of video surveillance to bolster security on their campuses. ... |
Pathways to SafetyBy Mike Kennedy To be most effective, a school's security plan should encompass many techniques and strategies.... |
Know-How: SecurityMike Kennedy Schools should have emergency supplies at the ready so students and staff can evacuate a classroom quickly and safely.... |
Defensive DesignBy Randolph J. Collins Effective and low-cost renovation strategies can emphasize school security and maintain sensitivity to learning and aesthetics.... |
Great ExpectationsBy Beverly Vigue How to ensure that specified door, frame, hardware and access-control software components will perform as planned.... |
A Secure BalanceBy Luci Norlin At education institutions, information technology systems must balance openness with security.... |
On Your GuardBy Mike Kennedy Schools and universities have many tools available to help create safe campus environments.... |
When Disaster StrikesBy Douglas M. Henderson An organized continuity plan can help schools and universities bounce back to normal operations after a crisis.... |
Enhancing the EnvelopeBy Mike Kennedy Choosing the right doors and windows can help schools provide safe, energy-efficient environments for learning.... |
Border PatrolBy Julie Hall Education institutions need security systems that will keep unwanted visitors away from their property and possessions.... |
