TIPS contracts – offered through The Interlocal Purchasing System – are designed for a wide range of public and nonprofit entities that need to make compliant, cost-effective purchases without going through a lengthy bidding process. As referenced in our...
As highlighted in our previous blog series, weapon detectors provide a needed and extra layer of security in school settings. They detect metallic objects students or visitors may be carrying in their backpacks and pockets to offer a very precise means of protection....
There was a time not that long ago when school doors were always open, welcoming students, staff, parents, and delivery people. But given the sharp rise in school violence and active shooter incidents, free and easy access to K-12 school buildings is no longer an...
There was a time, not all that long ago, when the mere thought that our nation’s K-12 schools would need stringent security measures seemed inconceivable. But sadly, these places of learning for children have become the target for mass shootings and other forms of...
Situational awareness is key to enacting a swift response to a security incident. For monitoring operators and security teams, triggered alarms from a video surveillance or access control system alert them to an emergency situation. But what about the people in the...
