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Armor At Hand and AASA Announce All-New Partnership to Boost School Safety Nationwide

Posted by Jay Bartlett October 9, 2019 12:02 am Categories: Campus Security. Tags: AASA, ArcGIS, Armor At Hand, Chad Ahrens, Daniel A. Domenech.

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.

SIA Applauds Funding of School Safety Grants Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett March 23, 2018 8:25 pm Categories: Campus Security, Legislation. Tags: AASA, Community Oriented Policing Services, Donald Trump, IACLEA, Jake Parker, NSBA, school safety grant, SIA, Susan W. Brooks.

President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 which among other provisions would reauthorize and restore funding for school safety grants administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The new law provides $25 million immediately for school security technology and equipment in addition to emergency communications systems and other coordination with law enforcement to enhance response capabilities. Administered through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), $33 million is authorized annually for the program beginning next year.

How An Innovative Control Room Can Help Secure The Budding Cannabis Market

It’s no secret that the cannabis industry is growing. Numerous states across the United States, from California to Maine, have legalized recreational cannabis, with 33 total states allowing cannabis for medicinal uses. And it’s not just the United States that’s seeing this trend: Canada’s official legalization of recreational cannabis took effect last October. This growth is leading to incredible opportunities in the industry, with the global market valued at $10.3 billion in 2018 and projected to reach $39.4 billion by 2023. This market opportunity expands far beyond the companies that directly deal with the cannabis plant, with numerous adjacent businesses on track to experience benefits.