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. |
Safety by the NumbersBy Mike Kennedy School officials say new federal rules on disclosing campus crime may lead to confusion.... |
Crisis Management: Response in a HeartbeatBy Bob Hull Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States. ... |
Advances in ProtectionBy Peter Szczerba Integrating information technology can extend the capabilities of school security systems far beyond traditional card access.... |
Smarter Than a KeyBy Mike Kennedy Electronic access-control systems are helping colleges and universities establish and maintain a safe environment on their campuses.... |
Managing ClaimsBy Eric M. Jacobs If an environmental incident occurs, risk managers should respond quickly and ensure that key people are informed.... |
Sounding the AlarmBy 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 BudgetBy 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 OfficeBy Mike Kennedy More schools are installing phones and intercom systems that give isolated classrooms better connections to the main office.... |
A House of CardsBy 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 CardsBy Mike Kennedy Electronic access-control systems enable colleges and universities to provide a safer environment for students and staff.... |
Closed ViewBy Mike Kennedy Balancing security requirements with other factors such as cost can be helpful when choosing school windows and doors.... |
Advanced PlanningBy Jeffrey A. Lupinacci Before adding equipment and resources to bolster school safety, develop a comprehensive security plan.... |
Closed Yet OpenBy 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 SchoolsBy James T. Biehle How can architects design safer schools?... |
Developing A Security ProfileChris Woodcock A generation ago, safety in the classroom was not such a high priority for school administrators-it did not have to be. While there may have been an occasional... |
Putting it all togetherJack Hellevig For all the variety in campus telecommunications-telephone, computer, security, fire alarm, cable television, building controls and more-the system uses... |
Keep talkingGary Haglethorn and John Garris In May 1998, a fire broke out at a Brooklyn high school. According to The New York Times, a welder misdirected his torch and caused a closetful of fluorescent... |
Surviving a CrisisMike Kennedy In the summer of 1997, a devastating storm raged through Fort Collins, Colo., and flooded much of the campus of Colorado State University.The school sustained... |
Armed With the BasicsGary Funck Security-related challenges abound in educational facilities across the country. And, today's security-technology market is filled with new advances that... |
Keeping Campuses SafeMike Kennedy Whether they're studying economics, engineering or English literature, students at Princeton University, N.J., have definitely learned one thing this... |
Accessing the CampusJoe Gallagher College and university campuses face many of the same problems as a small city. In fact, in many ways the problems can be even more daunting because of... |
Putting Together the PiecesJonathan L. Hale Although colleges and universities have used card-based systems for many years, most have not thoroughly evaluated how or whether these systems should... |
Safe HavensJoe Agron The rash of school shootings over the past year hit a nerve in the nation's collective consciousness-igniting a renewed focus on school safety and security.... |
Putting Out FiresTom Dondero If you think a fire could not start in your school district, think again. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 8,200 school... |
