Campus Security
Hanwha Video Surveillance Cameras Safeguard Anaheim’s Expansive Public-School District
Hanwha Techwin America announced that Anaheim Union High School District, one of the largest school districts in California, has strengthened its security infrastructure with a district-wide solution that includes 1,250 Hanwha Techwin Q series cameras across 20 different locations. The Wisenet Q series 4MP cameras enable high-resolution monitoring with clear images, and the innovative hallway view feature maximizes the area of surveillance in narrow locations, such as school corridors.
Columbia College Chicago Student Center Chooses Boon Edam for Secure Entry
The new Student Center at Columbia College Chicago, located at 754 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago, opened its doors in the fall of 2019. This brand-new building offers five spectacular stories of spaces for students including music and film-screening rooms, dining options, a fitness center, a reflection room for meditation and prayer, and event spaces for meetings, performances, and receptions. The school has taken the initiative to improve overall security, with the intention of keeping an open feel to the campus.
Sielox Expands Integration with Allegion to Accommodate New Schlage NDE Wireless Lock for Improved K-12 Security
Sielox LLC has further expanded the integration of its leading access control and emergency notification solutions with Allegion US to include the new enhanced Schlage NDE wireless lock featuring an Interior Push Button which can easily lock a classroom door from the inside. Sielox is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations.
Allied Universal Helps Schools and Universities Prepare for the Upcoming Academic Year; Offering Highly Advanced Safety Protocols
As educational leaders continue the challenging conversation about what the new normal will look like for students across the nation, Allied Universal is helping school administrators and campus safety departments plan and prepare for students returning to school. Over last several months, Allied Universal’s K-12 and higher education experts have been sharing best practices, guidance and tools to help schools provide a safe and secure environment for all students and faculty.
French-Language College Improves Security with Aiphone IX Series 2 Video Intercoms
La Cité, Ontario’s largest French-language college, recently upgraded parking lot security on its main Ottawa campus with the installation of 15 IX Series 2 video intercom assistance towers from Aiphone, the leading international manufacturer of intercom and security communication products. With the press of a button, the towers enable students, staff, and visitors to directly communicate with the campus security staff.
Patriot One to Deliver Its PATSCAN Platform to Ohio School District
Patriot One Technologies announces receipt of a purchase order for its PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Covert Threat Detection Platform from Ginter Electrical of Ohio and Mt. Healthy City School District. The PATSCAN Multi-Sensor Covert Threat Detection Platform has been shipped to Ginter Electrical, where they will be joined by Patriot One engineers and Mt. Healthy City School District security and engineering teams to begin testing for deployment of the solution.
Allegion Expands Partnership with CBORD to Offer Perimeter Security Solution to Higher Education Campuses
Allegion announced a new integration that strengthens perimeter security across colleges and universities in the U.S. Allegion’s Von Duprin® Remote Undogging (RU) and Remote Monitoring (RM) options will now extend the impact of CBORD’s card software system for greater control of secondary doors over perimeter access. The integration improves perimeter security by providing
electronic override of mechanical dogging so lockdown can occur from the CBORD interface.
Armor At Hand and AASA Announce All-New Partnership to Boost School Safety Nationwide
AASA has formed a new partnership with Armor At Hand™, a company that manufacturers Smart Shields™ connected to the internet and are capable of protecting users from handguns and high-powered rifles. The Shields serve as a first layer of protection in the event of an intrusion and serve as an alarm to alert those connected to the system a potential threat is occurring. Armor At Hand manufactures the world’s first lightweight, mobile Smart Shields with internet connectivity.
Security Technology Leader TrackTik Announces Partnership with Clery Center to Promote On-Campus Safety: Free Webinar Sept. 19
Montreal-based is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Clery Center’s National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2019. NCSAM originated in 2008 following unanimous congressional support for increased public awareness on issues surrounding campus safety, culminating in September becoming the designated National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
Code Blue Back As National Campus Safety Awareness Month Sponsor
Code Blue Corporation once again will be returning as a sponsor for National Campus Safety Awareness Month this September. Clery Center will partner with colleges, universities and other organizations to provide professional development opportunities that address the background of certain campus safety areas and strategies. NCSAM was unanimously approved by Congress in 2008 to encourage a public conversation on important topics in violence prevention.
HALO IOT Smart Sensor and Vape Detector Wins Two 2019 Campus Safety BEST Awards
IPVideo Corporation was selected as a 2019 Campus Safety BEST Award winner in two categories: Emergency Communication Safety and Security Applications and Inspection and Detection Equipment for their HALO IOT Smart Sensor. The HALO IOT Smart Sensor has taken off this year in response to the nationwide youth vaping epidemic. It is the only product to detect vaping with Nicotine or Marijuana. HALOs have been installed in schools across the country.
ArmorMe Bulletproof Backpacks, Developed by Israeli Security Experts, Offer Increased Safety for Students
In the wake of more devastating mass shootings, in the United States and a school year soon starting, ArmorMe, the maker of bulletproof school backpacks reminds parents and college students that it is possible to increase one’s level of security. The backpacks were designed by Israeli security specialists and are made with level IIIA NIJ Protective Panels, the super-strong bulletproof material used in personal armor including combat helmets and bulletproof vests.
Rekor Announces Public Availability of its Solution for Threat Detection and Identification Within Schools
Rekor Systems announced the public availability of FIRSTSight™. FIRSTSight was used to monitor hundreds of schools in Florida, Montana, and Michigan during the 2018-2019 school year. FIRSTSight is more than just a monitoring solution. It incorporates 24/7 social media security monitoring powered by machine learning and a team of analysts backed by threat identification and prevention principles from the U.S. Secret Service.
ProdataKey Brings Cloud-Based Wireless Access Control to Arkansas’ Corning High School
ProdataKey announced that Corning High School, in Corning, Arkansas, has increased its security and greatly enhanced its lockdown capabilities by installing the pdk io wireless access control system. Pdk io is a wireless, cloud-based solution that provides advantages such as around-the-clock accessibility, remote management, superior backup and redundancy, automated updates, and strong cyber security. The installation was undertaken by Blue Sky Technologies of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
PlateSmart ARES ALPR Helps Keep Students and Staff Safe
A private Missouri college found itself challenged recently in managing high volumes of traffic coming onto its campus. From students to staff to members of the local community availing themselves of the campus’ many popular resources—including a museum and a restaurant—it became clear to the school’s security team that traffic management needed improvement to keep staff and students safe. Thus, the college chose the innovative PlateSmart ARES ALPR solution.
SilverShield In-app HR & Safety Resource Center Provides Support and Assistance in Creating a Security Plan
SilverShield™ Safety & Information Systems, providers of the industry’s most advanced cloud-based multi-platform solution, are introducing ISC West attendees to their HR & Safety Resource Center this week. For many, it can be challenging to know where to begin in auditing and analyzing their vulnerabilities. The SilverShield HR and Safety Resource Center can make the connection with a security consultant to provide guidance in determining the best solution for each individual situation.
Social Sentinel Takes the Lead in Creating a Culture of Prevention
As a diamond-level sponsor and exhibitor of the National School Board Association Conference, Social Sentinel will serve as the go-to resource for the latest in school safety and security. Social Sentinel, which uses advanced technology coupled with industry and subject matter expertise to protect educational communities from harm, will host daily learning sessions, demo its new, industry-first solutions, and spearhead charitable giving efforts in partnership with NSBA to support DonorsChoose.org .
Soter Technologies Unveils Enhanced FlySense FS255 Vape Detection Sensor For Schools And Workplaces
Derek Peterson announced that the latest model of its state-of-the-art FlySense vaping and bullying detection and smart alert system is now available, featuring sensor improvements and new features. FlySense 255 is the most advanced vape detection sensor and notification system available on the market. Soter Technologies introduced FlySense in August 2017 as the teen vaping epidemic in schools across the United States began to explode.
Aeroturn Breaks Down the Barriers to Safer Schools; Offers Innovative Solutions and Expertise
The term “School Guard Glass” is something that will become extremely popular over the next few years. More and more schools will be implementing forced entry resistant glass at entry points with the intention of protecting and saving lives. Aeroturn’s Single & Dual Portal Mantrap Turnstile can be used at critical checkpoints that can handle a full height school guard glass set of moving panels, which is an important factor for schools.
IPVideo Corporation’s New IoT Technology Improves School Safety With Its One-Of-A-Kind Detection Products
IPVideo Corporation announced that it will be showcasing two of its latest detection technologies at ISC West 2019. Developed to improve school safety, this new vape and aggression detection product HALO IoT Smart Sensor will be unveiled at IPVideo’s booth along with a new concealed weapons detection system, ViewScan. IPVideo’s HALO IoT Smart Sensor alerts security personnel to environmental changes caused by vape and smoking in normally unsupervised areas such as bathrooms, classrooms, locker rooms and hallways.