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The PASS Guidelines are featured in an article about lockdown strategies in the latest issue of Campus Security Today magazine.
Although lockdown drills have become the norm in the U.S., with over 40 states mandating them, there’s no federal guidance on how to conduct them. Learn more about the most effective ways to conduct lockdown drills in your school and common mistakes to avoid.
Partnerships have proven to be instrumental in our collective efforts. Wesco’s deep expertise in security solutions made its partnership with PASS a natural fit. In this PASS Partner Spotlight, learn more about the company and its commitment to serving our schools.
Cyberattacks against K-12 schools progressively put our children at risk. In September 2022, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school system in the country, fell victim to ransomware on its IT systems.
Lauren Reese knows firsthand the emotional and psychological scars that linger long after a tragic school shooting. Her story heightens the importance of mental health support and the critical need for effective school safety measures.
October 15th to 21st is America’s Safe Schools Week, when schools and a nationwide focus on K-12 school safety and security. PASS has always been dedicated to this cause. However, this observance week reminds us that it’s a shared responsibility and effort to ensure that schools are safe and provide a conducive learning environment.
The PASS Guidelines are featured in an article about lockdown strategies in the latest issue of Campus Security Today magazine.
Massachusetts schools and public safety associations are making strides in embracing the PASS Guidelines. Learn more about how from Tom LeBlanc, executive director of the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and a member of the PASS Outreach Committee.
In the aftermath of tragedies on school campuses throughout the country comes a sense of urgency to act. The first step is to improve school safety and security practices such as access control and video security; the next is to pass school safety legislation.
We must consider different strategies and innovative technology to create safe learning environments. Let’s examine innovative approaches in technology that enhance K-12 school security while addressing privacy, cybersecurity, and bias concerns.
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