Articles & News

DATIA K12: New security guidelines advise against barricades in schools

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 24, 2025

DATIA K12 emphasizes the dangers of barricade devices and advocates for compliant locks in K-12 schools.

What Lies Ahead for PASS? 

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 22, 2025

As we wrap up Safe Schools Week, discover what’s on the horizon for PASS and what this means for school safety.

I’m Just a Mom

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 22, 2025

Hear from a parent and PASS volunteer on the importance of school safety conversations.

Lock, Don’t Block: Aligning Classroom Security with Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) School Safety and Security Guidelines

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 21, 2025

Discover code-compliant safety locks in all school buildings to ensure the safety of students and staff and preserve access for emergency responders and egress for victims.

An Introduction to Safe Schools Week, 2025 

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 20, 2025

Hear from Chuck Wilson, PASS Board Chairman, on the importance of school safety and how PASS can support your school safety goals.

Security Info Watch: Helping Schools with Cybersecurity, Video Analytics, Visitor Management and More

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 13, 2025

Security Info Watch discusses the recently released seventh edition of the PASS School Security Guidelines.

What is the role of fire doors and secured access during crisis events? Download our white paper Compartmentalization for Life Safety to get the answers.

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | August 20, 2025
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Learn how schools can use fire-rated compartmentalization doors to contain threats & maintain safe, code-compliant egress for first responders.

Introducing PASS Guidelines Version 7

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | July 30, 2025
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PASS releases the 7th edition of the Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 schools.

What is weapon detection technology, and how can schools leverage it to keep kids safer? Download our white paper to get the answers.

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | July 15, 2025

Read our latest white paper on weapon detection technology for K-12 schools.

Joining 200+ Volunteers to Upgrade Englewood, CO, School Safety Technology According to PASS Guidelines for Convergint Social Responsibility Day 2025

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 23, 2025
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200+ Volunteers Upgrade Englewood, Colorado, School Safety Technology According to PASS Guidelines