Articles & News

Visitor Management Systems

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | July 1, 2024

Visitor Management System Best Practices to Enhance School Safety and Security

Security Info Watch: Access Control on Campus

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 14, 2024

PASS’ 5-layer approach is featured in an article about electronic controlled access in the latest article of Security Info Watch.

Safety and Security Technologies to Consider for K-12 Schools in 2024

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 13, 2024
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Discover new safety and security technologies for schools K-12.

Funding for School Security

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | June 6, 2024

Grants can provide crucial funding to schools. This white paper outlines resources to find funding sources for school safety and security.

AP News: School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | March 8, 2024

PASS’ Board and Advisory Council Member Jeremy Gulley discusses digital map technology in this AP News article.

Security Management: A Look at K-12 Security Layers and Emergency Preparedness

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | March 1, 2024

The PASS Guidelines are featured in an article about lockdown strategies in the latest issue of Campus Security Today magazine.

A Guide to Effective Lockdown Drills for K-12 Schools

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | February 16, 2024

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.

Wesco’s Commitment to Safer Schools: A PASS Partner Spotlight

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | February 12, 2024

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.

Combating Cyberattacks Against K-12 Schools

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | November 15, 2023
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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: A Survivor’s Perspective on School Safety

By Partner Alliance for Safer Schools | October 30, 2023

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.