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Improving Access Control Takes Everyone, Especially You

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | August 25, 2022

Physical security consultant Paul Timm works with schools to reduce safety and security risks on their campuses to
encourage safer environments for learning. According to Timm, improving access control systems is critical to security planning and it involves the efforts of everyone—including you. Learn more about why.

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NBC News: Uvalde school’s classroom doors lacked a basic security feature—and it’s missing across America

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | August 19, 2022

A recent NBC News article details how the classroom doors at Robb Elementary could not be locked from the inside. Learn more.

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How to Boost Your School’s Safety and Security with Artificial Intelligence

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | August 13, 2022

With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), schools can now monitor various situations across their properties more effectively. These technologies don’t come without privacy and cost concerns from parents and staff. However, AI can be advantageous without violating privacy, making it worth the investment. Learn more.

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What One Security Expert and Parent Learned From Parkland

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | July 20, 2022

When someone asks another person, “Have you heard about the school shooting,” and that person hasn’t, you can sense instant concern as they respond with “No! Where?” But one day, for security expert and parent Noel Glacer, it did happen at the school his son attended. In this article, he recounts hearing the news of the Parkland shooting and, now as the Vice President of SOS Parkland Inc., he also shares what the nonpartisan organization is doing to improve school security.

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How to Navigate the Market for School Security Solutions

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | July 7, 2022

With limited resources available, a big challenge for school administrators isn’t necessarily finding the latest-and-greatest product on the market, but rather figuring out how to leverage available funding most effectively. Guy Grace, Vice Chair of the PASS Advisory Council, shares how he works with schools to make sure they’re getting the most out of their security investments.

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Welcome Chuck Wilson, the New PASS Advisory Council Chair

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 29, 2022

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) is proud to welcome Chuck Wilson as the new chair of the PASS Advisory Council. Wilson has over 40 years of experience in the communications, security, and life safety business.

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Summer Safety and Security To-Do Lists

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 17, 2022

As we enter this much-needed period of celebration and relaxation, there are still things that integrators and administrators alike can do to keep schools safe and secure. Learn more.

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AP News: Uvalde shooting highlights role of doors in security plans

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 3, 2022

PASS Co-founder Chuck Wilson was featured in a recent AP News article discussing the role of doors in security plans. Learn more.

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Campus Safety: How a School District Collaborated with Local Fire to Build Emergency Ops Center

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | May 31, 2022

A recent Campus Safety article features Center Grove Community School Corporation and its partnership with two local fire departments to build an emergency ops center. Learn more.

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More Secure, Less Convenient: The Debate on Classroom Door Locks

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | May 19, 2022
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Sentiment surrounding classroom door locks has changed drastically over the last 20 years. Learn more about the debate and how, when used properly, classroom door locks continue to keep our schools safe and secure.

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