July 09, 2009


American School & University | Life Safety

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Security/Life Safety 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Simple, inexpensive steps to improve school building security....

Rebounding from Tragedy 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

Schools and universities hit by disaster need to react quickly so that students can resume their education with minimal interruption....

A memorial for victims 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A year after a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall and killed five people before taking his own life, Northern Illinois University has unveiled plans to build a memorial garden on its DeKalb campus near the site of the tragedy....

Coming back from Katrina: An incomplete recovery 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A year after a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall and killed five people before taking his own life, Northern Illinois University has unveiled plans to build a memorial garden on its DeKalb campus near the site of the tragedy....

Shocking Statistics 

By Dave Bingham

An AED program can give education institutions assurance that they have invested in technology that can save lives....

Standing Tall 

By Glenn R. Rosenberg

Comprehensive security solutions for multi-location campuses....

School Security Product Solutions 

New products/case studies, including: web-based access control; ceia usa metal detectors; campus mass notification; and SAFLOCK MT....

Trial and Error 

By James R. Black

How to achieve maximum benefit from security technology. Completely securing a campus environment against every threat is impossible....

Emerging Trends 

By James R. Black

The campus security standard of care continues to evolve. Technology plays a more important role than ever before, and manufacturers want their equipment...

Security systems commissioning: An old trick for your new dog 

By James R. Black

Security systems commissioning ensures that security systems are designed, installed, functionally tested and capable of being operated and maintained...

When Seconds Count 

By Patrick V. Fiel Sr.

The main ingredients in an emergency plan are prevention, preparedness, response and recovery....

For the Record 

By Van Carlisle

Education instititions should consider the importance of protecting vital records when planning for emergencies....

Wakeup Call 

By Corey Schultz

Education institutions cannot afford to ignore tornado safety....

Safe Passage 

By Jeff Razwick

By incorporating fire-rated glass and the principles of compartmentation, education institutions can provide more comprehensive fire protection....

Be Prepared 

By Harry Nolan

Evacuation planning for routine and extreme emergencies in education institutions...

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...

Know-How: Fire/Life Safety 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities must be vigilant to minimize hazards and protects students, staff and property....

What's Your Emergency? 

By Jeri Semer, Dave Ostrom and Chris Peabody

Education institutions present challenges when it comes to enhanced 911 systems....

Emergency! 

By Rebecca Geissler

Site hazard management is critical to planning safe education facilities....

Shake, Rattle and Roll 

By Jeff White

Natural disasters can't be prevented, but understanding how they occur can help education institutions design facilities that minimize damage....

Quiet Ride 

By Allen Rathey

Schools and universities should pay attention to the noise their custodial equipment generates....

Pathways to Safety 

By Mike Kennedy

To be most effective, a school's security plan should encompass many techniques and strategies....

Know-How: Security 

Mike Kennedy

Schools should have emergency supplies at the ready so students and staff can evacuate a classroom quickly and safely....

When Disaster Strikes 

By Douglas M. Henderson

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

Essential Security Reading

Mind Shifts

Schools and universities need to do a better job identifying and providing treatment for students with mental-health problems.

Safe Entry, Easy Exit

Bolstering security at campus doors is critical for schools and universities.

When Seconds Count

The main ingredients in an emergency plan are prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Featured White Papers

Enhance Communication Effectiveness on Your Campus

Read how a campus migrated to a digital two way radio system to enhance their ability to communicate clearly and securely throughout their campus.

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Featured Webinars

Taking Control of School Safety through Innovative Technologies

Learn how enhancing school safety involves more than fancy technologies. It is a cooperative effort between parents, schools, the community … and the appropriate security solutions.

Crisis Communications Strategies for Enhancing Campus Safety

Learn how recent tragic events on school campuses serve to emphasize the need for adopting, implementing and practicing emergency preparedness and violence prevention plans.

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