Tag: campus security

Achieving Effective Physical Security: The Power of the 3Ps Model

By Kevin Altenhofel, Taft College Jul 5, 2023 Safety

Updated: Jul 5, 2023

While technological advancements have revolutionized security measures, it is crucial to recognize that technology alone cannot guarantee a secure environment. To achieve comprehensive security, physical security professionals from diverse industries must embrace the 3Ps Model: People, Policies, and Practices. By understanding and implementing this holistic approach, physical security professionals can create robust security frameworks that […]

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Awarded $1.65M for Campus Safety Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 27, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Georgia Piedmont Technical College announced it has been awarded $1.65 million to integrate technology that will help provide a safe learning and working environment for students and staff. The funds are part of Georgia’s $83.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds through the Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction (PSCVRG) Grant Program. A total of 118 […]

Louisiana Awards Schools Over $20M for Security Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 15, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 15, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has awarded over $20 million to harden the perimeters of K-12 schools across the state. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved the LDOE’s Stronger Connections Grant program allocations to 39 traditional public and public charter systems. According to the LDOE, the funds will be used […]

MSU Details Security Upgrades Following Mass Shooting

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 4, 2023 Access Control

Updated: May 4, 2023

Michigan State University (MSU) officials recently shared a progress update on campus safety and security initiatives taken in response to a mass shooting on Feb. 13. Three students were killed and five others were injured during the tragic event. In late April, MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety (DPPS) announced key findings from its ongoing […]

Louisiana Offers Schools $21M to Beef Up Perimeter Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 17, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Mar 17, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is launching a program to fund single-points of entry on school campuses. The agency will direct $21 million through the upcoming Stronger Connections Grant program. “We intend to use one-time funds to harden the perimeters of our schools,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “These funds will […]

Campus Safety: How UNM Used Architecture and Design for Crime Prevention

By Carly Bowling, UNM Communication & Marketing Mar 6, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 6, 2023

The design of indoor and outdoor spaces has the power to shape not just how we use an area, but also how we feel about it. Design can help inform whether someone wants to meet friends or move through an area quickly. It can even discourage crime. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a […]

Chicago to Invest $76.3 Million in School Security Cameras

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 24, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 24, 2023

Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the nation’s fourth-largest school district, has announced plans to spend $76.3 million on security cameras over three years. The initiative calls for adding new cameras and replacing outdated ones in an effort to ensure that all elementary and high schools in the district have state-of-the-art systems. “As a district, we remain […]

Ohio State University Pledges $20M More for Safety and Security

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Sep 27, 2021 Safety

Updated: Sep 28, 2021

The Ohio State University will invest an additional $2 million per year over the next decade to enhance safety and security on and around campus, President Kristina M. Johnson and Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced Sept. 24. The additional investment is expected to be at least $20 million, and the university’s total safety and security […]