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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.

Discouraging Restroom Vandalism 

By Mike Kennedy

Strategies for Success: Washrooms...

Security Solutions: Break the Bullying Cycle 

By Martin J. Dunn

Administrators have a duty to step in whenever they become aware of an incident of bullying in their schools....

Fighting Crime by Design 

By Mike Kennedy

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

Making Contact 

Mike Kennedy

Handheld radios help schools extend communication and security to remote areas....

Teachers with a Badge 

Mike Kennedy

More schools are turning to resource officers to prevent violence and improve the educational climate....

On Call 

Mike Kennedy

Emergency call boxes continue to be a critical element in establishing a safe campus environment....

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....

The Flames Stop Here 

By Len Brunette

Advancements in glass manufacturing help prevent fire and smoke from spreading through a building....

Building a Safe Environment 

By David L. Reid

Site and facility assessments are crucial for creating a school atmosphere that discourages violence....

Stop Sagging Doors 

By Bob Cronk

Continuous geared hinges help prevent doors from pulling away from their frames....

Safety by the Numbers 

By Mike Kennedy

School officials say new federal rules on disclosing campus crime may lead to confusion....

Crisis Management: Response in a Heartbeat 

By Bob Hull

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States. ...

Advances in Protection 

By Peter Szczerba

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

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....

Managing Claims 

By Eric M. Jacobs

If an environmental incident occurs, risk managers should respond quickly and ensure that key people are informed....

Sounding the Alarm 

By Jerry M. Cordasco

Sprinklers can help contain a fire, but alarms and other early-detection devices can be more effective in warning students of life-threatening situations....

Security on a Budget 

By Wayne S. Schmidt

Don't have the dollars to overhaul your security system? Some inexpensive solutions may be all you need to ensure safety....

Lifelines to the Office 

By Mike Kennedy

More schools are installing phones and intercom systems that give isolated classrooms better connections to the main office....

A House of Cards 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities rely on such things as technologically enhanced ID cards to help keep students and staff safe....

Crisis Management: The Question is not If, But When . . . 

By Bob Hull

We must become trained and be ready to carry out crisis response plans for students and staff during emergency scenarios....

It's in the Cards 

By Mike Kennedy

Electronic access-control systems enable colleges and universities to provide a safer environment for students and staff....

Closed View 

By Mike Kennedy

Balancing security requirements with other factors such as cost can be helpful when choosing school windows and doors....

Advanced Planning 

By Jeffrey A. Lupinacci

Before adding equipment and resources to bolster school safety, develop a comprehensive security plan....

Closed Yet Open 

By James A. Beaudin and Jeffrey A. Sells

Barriers and deterrents are important elements of middle school security, but open communication can make all the difference....

Facility Planning: Designing Safer Schools 

By James T. Biehle

How can architects design safer schools?...

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