Class action lawsuit claims school security software company violated students’ privacy
Two California parents allege that Securly illegally collected their children’s private data without their knowledge and sold it to third parties.
Bement Community School upgrading school security
Their new security system–with Beck Tech will link phones–cameras and the intercom all together. So, in case of an emergency, it’s all the touch of a button.
Texas implements school safety audits, stressing the importance of point-of-access security
Under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas School Safety Center (TSSC) has conducted undercover audits in 7,200 schools statewide to assess the effectiveness of the new safety measures.
Enhancing safety: Wake County Schools introduce cutting-edge visitor management system
Wake County schools have recently implemented an advanced visitor management system, prioritizing campus safety and fostering a welcoming environment for all. From mail and food couriers to parents, every visitor is now required to sign in before accessing the campus.
Missouri provides free emergency alert app to schools, enhancing safety measures
In response to a tragic school shooting in St. Louis last year, the state of Missouri has taken a proactive step by offering a complimentary emergency alert app to school districts across the region.
Patriot Glass Solutions, a division of C-Bond Systems, receives more than $360,000 of purchase orders for its shooter attack/safety film since May 26th
Patriot Glass Solutions, a division of C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a developer and marketer of glass strengthening solutions for enhanced safety, announced today that it has received more than $361,000 of purchase orders to install shooter attack film/C-Bond BRS (ballistic-resistant system) and C-Bond Secure at schools in Texas since May 26, 2023. On May 26th, the Texas Education Agency implemented its final rule to improve school safety (the “Rule”).
Elementary schools to receive $1.61M in security camera upgrades
A select group of Katy ISD elementary schools will get an upgraded security system by the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
The Ohio School Safety Center provides resources like training and the Safer Ohio School Tip Line
Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.
CISA and Secret Service release toolkit for K-12 schools to strengthen school safety reporting programs
“Developed with our Secret Service partners, the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit outlines simple, action-oriented strategies school leaders can use to develop stronger reporting programs, foster safer and more supportive communities, and ultimately prevent school violence.”