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System Upgrade Sets Course for University’s Fire Protection

May 1, 2013

After a fire marshal placed the sports arena at Northwestern State University of Louisiana under fire watch, administrators took quick action to resolve the issue. A local fire systems provider came up with a temporary fix prior to renovating the facility with an advanced fire alarm and emergency communications system.

Security Industry Plays Key Role in Securing Nation’s Schools

April 1, 2013

The tragic events in Newtown, Conn., in December reminded all of us that the safety of our schools and our children is of paramount concern. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has been on the forefront of this issue, working with the industry, state and federal governments, and school administrators to ensure the safety of our children and teachers.

SIA Offers Support for School Security Initiatives

January 31, 2013

Following the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the Security Industry Association (SIA) has formed a committee to work with lawmakers on adopting new school security initiatives

Shooting Prompts Integrator to Donate Alarms to Schools

January 10, 2013

In the wake of the deadly Newtown, Conn., school shootings, David Morris, president of Modern Systems based here, donated alarm systems to the 13 schools in the Pulaski County School System.

Ky. Integrator Donates Alarms to Schools

January 9, 2013

David Morris, president of Somerset, Ky.-based Modern Systems, has launched "Operation Security Blanket," a program where he donated alarm systems to Pulaski County Schools in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Talk-A-Phone Integrates With Rave Mobile Safety’s Campus Safety Suite

December 14, 2012

Talk-A-Phone of Niles, Ill., has integrated its VOIP-500 series phone/WEBS paging module with the Rave SafeCampus suite from Rave Mobile Safety.

Central Piedmont Community College’s Security Is Center of Attention

November 1, 2012

Long known for the magnitude of its academics and enrollment, North Carolina’s Central Piedmont Community College now lays claim to an equally remarkable security solution. Learn how the nation’s fourth-largest such school is creating a safer environment by centralizing control of video surveillance, access control and more across seven campuses.

Survey: Campuses Struggling to Manage Their Guests With Access Control Systems

October 11, 2012

University, school and hospital protection professionals want technologies that will help them better manage visitors and reach them during emergencies.

Integration Challenges Are Among Campus End-User Concerns

October 11, 2012

SSI’s sister publication, Campus Safety Magazine, has just published the results of its latest security technology survey, which queries university, K-12 and hospital protection professionals about the systems installed at their facilities.

Thermal Imaging Helps University Stop Intruders

September 29, 2012

Since deploying Pelco by Schneider Electric’s Sarix TI thermal imaging camera system at its football stadium in June, California State University, Fresno, officials have apprehended several trespassers in 10 intrusion incidents.

Protecting Animal Research Laboratories With Biometrics

September 24, 2012

A new type of access control reader that includes multispectral imaging biometrics ensures optimal security.

Ingersoll Rand Develops Database For $11.5 Billion in School Grants

September 21, 2012

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has augmented its grant-funding services to school superintendents, principals, facility managers, maintenance and locksmith personnel, and grant writers by creating a 24/7 cloud-based database of federal and state grant funding information.

Ore. School District Credits Surveillance Cameras With Bullying Decline

September 14, 2012

After spending $1 million last year to install swipe cards and more than 300 cameras at eight Hermiston (Ore.) schools, administrators say they have seen a drastic decrease in bullying and harassment incidents and a substantial reduction of graffiti at all the facilities.

Texas School District Beefs Up Security With Video Surveillance, Access Control

September 11, 2012

An integrated video and access control system enables this Texas school district to more efficiently investigate incidents. It also allows police to more effectively respond during emergencies.

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Texas District Equips 400 Buses With Exterior Cameras

August 29, 2012

Houston Independent School District (HISD) has equipped its school buses with exterior surveillance cameras from Safety Vision.

Best of the Best: Higher Education Integration

July 2, 2012

When Apollo Group, University of Phoenix's parent company, required a major upgrade to its data center, which secures the personal data of more than 400,000 students, it contacted Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (CSS). Learn how the 2012 Integrated Installation of the Year finalist handled the daunting job.