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Classroom Door Locks: Young woman working in school helping children with arithmetic, learning about mathematics, counting

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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Campus Safety: Did Michigan’s New Door Barricade Device Legislation Just Empower Bullies? [Opinion]

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | May 9, 2022

A recent Campus Safety opinion piece discusses a Michigan bill that allows the use of temporary door barricade devices in schools. Learn more.

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Campus Safety: Pittston Schools Bolster Campus Protection with Security Window Film

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | May 9, 2022

Campus Safety explores the benefits of security window film, including its affordability, efficiency and other features. Learn more.

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Why Lockdown Drills Are So Important

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | March 21, 2022
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Lockdown drills improve preparedness for students and staff. Learn more about why lockdown drills are so important and what questions you should ask about your school’s lockdown drill procedures.

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New technologies: Kindergarten students smile when playing toy in class

5 New Technologies That Enhance School Safety and Security

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | March 10, 2022
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Our kids will spend an average of 15,538 hours over their K-12 experience inside a school building. Making that building safe and secure isn’t just about active shooter events. When it comes to safety and security, our school systems face very unique threats. Learn about five new technologies that can help make a difference.

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5 Questions Everyone Should Ask About School Safety and Security

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | February 21, 2022

After every school shooting, organizations like PASS and Safe and Sound Schools continue to work behind the scenes to keep schools safe, even after media coverage has stopped. But to have the greatest impact, the entire community has to work together. Learn more about what you can do to take an active role in school safety and security.

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School Security Plan: High School Students Sitting At Desks In Classroom Working

How to Set Up a School Safety and Security Plan in Four Steps

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | January 31, 2022

While school safety and security is a complex issue, formulating a comprehensive school security plan doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to set up a school security plan in four steps.

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Working to the Left of X: How Schools Can Be Proactive in Safety and Security

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | January 22, 2022

Frank Kitzerow, president of the National Association of School and Campus Police Chiefs (NASCPC), talks about ways schools can strategize about worst-case scenarios.

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PASS Issues Statement on Classroom Door Barricade Devices

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | January 21, 2022
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In late 2021, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) released a statement on classroom door barricade devices, which shares details on why using these devices provides a false perception of safety.

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How to Work with Schools to Integrate PASS Guidelines

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | December 30, 2021
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Meet Scott Lord, a self-proclaimed “code junky” and life safety integrator since 1999. Lord currently works as a solutions consultant for Electronic Consulting Company (ECC) and serves on the 730/731 technical committee for the National Fire Protection Association. He’s also one of PASS’s founding members and serves on the advisory council.

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