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PASS was featured in the recent Texas Observer article about the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting.
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We reflect on our top 5 accomplishments this year and look ahead to 2023, as we drive forward, striving to do more.
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When it comes to our School Safety and Security Guidelines, we organize and define topics in layers. Among them is the parking lot perimeter layer, which in many cases, is where schools experience the most safety issues. Learn more about why and how you can help make your campus parking lot safer.
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The U.S. Surgeon General declared youth e-cigarette use to be a public health epidemic in 2018. However, student e-cigarette use continues to be pervasive and damaging. This white paper delves into the role of vape sensors in the prevention of student e-cigarette use.
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Meet our newest PASS leader, Jeremy Gulley. Learn more about him and how he used the PASS Guidelines to improve safety and security in his school district.
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Cybersecurity threats such as ransomware attacks are a growing concern for K-12 schools nationwide. Learn how to protect your campus with insights from cybersecurity expert, Will Knehr.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) can help reduce victimization, deter crime and reduce fears of a crime happening. Brian Erickson, principal at Davis Partnership Architects and PASS Advisory Council member, shares five principle strategies to implement now.
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As you commemorate the week by learning more about school safety and security, we want to offer you a preview of our newest edition of the PASS Safety and Security Guidelines.
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PASS Advisory Council Chair Chuck Wilson was a guest on Conversations Beyond the Box, from the Knox® and Friends Podcast.
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When it comes to security disasters and other emergencies, are you prepared? September is National Preparedness Month—an excellent time to review the PASS Guidelines. But also why we want to highlight the work of one of our partners, the Security Industry Association (SIA). We interviewed Jake Parker about his role with the organization, how SIA helps its members prepare for security-related situations and more.
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