Tag: mass notification systems

Virginia Awards $12M in School Security Equipment Grants

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 22, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Nov 22, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Virginia is one of many states throughout the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, and Missouri, that have invested millions of dollars into school security amid rising concerns about safety. “Every child […]

How Do We Stop These School Shootings?

By Greg Shaffer, Founder, Shaffer Security Group Sep 17, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 17, 2024

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. The senseless killing of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in rural Georgia on Sept. 4 once again begs the question, “How do we stop these school shootings?” It seems we […]

4 Ways Security Teams Can Protect Their Facilities from Active Shooters

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Apr 11, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Apr 11, 2024

The tragedy of active shooter situations and their resulting loss of life, property damage, and financial costs prompt facilities and security professionals to ask how they can harden their facilities. As part of Facilities Management Advisor’s FM NOW: Secure Buildings 2024 virtual event on March 20, John Iannarelli, ESQ, CSP, a retired Federal Bureau of […]