Tag: facility 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 […]

What We Learned From… FM NOW: Secure Buildings Summit

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jun 23, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 23, 2023

Held on June 20th, our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit covered critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. If you missed any of the webinars, here’s a rundown with key takeaways and links to FREE on-demand recordings. Opening Keynote | Design Development Considerations for Security Systems Integration Speaker: Frank Santamorena, […]

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 […]

A Three-Part Strategy for Workplace Violence Programs

By Robert Kravitz, Contributing Writer Jun 13, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 15, 2023

In August of 1986, a postal employee threatened with losing his job walked into a post office with a mailbag full of guns and ammunition and opened fire. He did not say a word—he just started shooting and killing. Six postal workers were wounded, and 14 were killed. That was one of several shootings that took […]

Lighting Project Aims to Boost Campus Safety at University of Nebraska–Lincoln

By Scott Schrage, Nebraska Today Jun 9, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 9, 2023

A summer construction project will cast the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in a new light—a few dozen of them, actually. The project, which will commence in June and should wrap by the start of the fall semester, will add and replace more than 50 lights along high-traffic walkways on City and East Campus. Most of the 13-foot-tall, pole-mounted […]

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Secure Buildings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jun 9, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 9, 2023

On Tuesday, June 20, make sure to join your colleagues and expert panelists for our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit! The FREE educational sessions will cover critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. Can’t make it to the live webinars? No worries! All registrants also receive a link […]

How Can CCTV Cameras Be Hacked?

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Jun 7, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 15, 2023

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance is one of many investments that more businesses are prioritizing when protecting their facilities. While it can prove invaluable at securing your premises and preventing unwanted intrusion or trespassing, one—often invisible—threat can hoodwink even the most experienced operatives in the game. It’s ironic considering video surveillance is meant to prevent unwanted […]

Tech That Can Improve Emergency Lockdown Protocols

By Josh Bray, LobiBox Jun 6, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 15, 2023

The rapid growth of technology has bettered our world in countless ways, some that we probably hardly ever consider. One of these is the amount of safety we have access to if we choose to access it. Another thing that technology has done is give us access to news anytime we want it. Through social […]

Strengthening Physical and Digital Security Against Data Breaches

By Anurag Lal, President & CEO, NetSfere May 26, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: May 26, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 82% of data breaches involved the human element. When that percentage is used to determine how many of the 1,802 data breaches in 2022 could have been avoided if human error were not a factor, the number is an eye-opening 1,478. That makes a compelling case […]