Report Highlights School Safety Gains, Losses
WASHINGTON — The Indicators of School Crime and Safety for 2013 was released in June, highlighting a number of safety and security issues at the nation’s schools.
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Pennsylvania Invests in School Safety
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Corbett and Senator Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, have announced the award of $6.5 million in statewide school safety grants. The Pennsylvania lawmakers made the announcement at a May 6 press conference during which they discussed the importance of providing a safe learning environment for students.
Connecticut Funds School Construction, Security
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed a measure to funnel more than $522 million into statewide school construction and renovation projects. The bill, SB No. 475, was approved almost unanimously, with only two lawmakers opposing.
SB No. 475 authorizes the Department of Administrative Services commissioner to enter into grant commitments for 21 new school construction projects, totaling $180.7 million. It will also reauthorize and change grant commitments, due to cost and scope changes, for nine previously authorized projects.
Berkeley Schools Invest in Safety Training, Facility Upgrades
BERKELEY, Calif. — On the advice of two separate consulting firms, the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) school board has voted to invest $2 million in a variety of school safety initiatives.
Stanley Security Announces School Safety Grant Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — Stanley Security has named Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, Penn. as the grand prizewinner in its school safety grant program.
North Carolina Facility a Model for School Safety
WALLACE, N.C. — As school shootings become increasingly prevalent, districts across the nation are preparing for a day they hope never comes. One such system, Duplin County Schools in rural North Carolina, has instituted a comprehensive pilot security program that could become a model for schools everywhere.
School to Construct Safe Rooms for Every Classroom
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The design of a new elementary school set to open in 2015 in Cleveland, Tenn., will include a safe room in every individual classroom for security against heavy storms and school trespassers. Once completed, the school could be considered the safest in the state, according to Martin Ringstaff, the district’s superintendent.
Students Return to School Security Updates
CLEVELAND — Schools across the country are increasing their focus on school security following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last December. As a result, the summer break saw a wave of renovations and upgrades for school security as the tragedies of Sandy Hook remain fresh in minds of school administrators and parents.
Security in Schools
An outside consultant is often key in helping K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions choose the right security system for its campus’s needs.
Even with the vast array of sophisticated safety and security technology on the market for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, many security experts still agree there is no substitute for “boots on the ground.” A police officer or other security worker will always deter crime better than a camera.
Security in Schools
An outside consultant is often key in helping K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions choose the right security system for its campus’s needs.
Even with the vast array of sophisticated safety and security technology on the market for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, many security experts still agree there is no substitute for “boots on the ground.” A police officer or other security worker will always deter crime better than a camera.