Campus Security Today Magazine - September October 2023

September / October 2023

  • CAMPUS VIEWPOINT
  • REAL TIME CRIME CENTER OPERATIONS
  • LOCKDOWN STRATEGIES
  • DEFENDING THE CAMPUS PERIMETER


Cover Story

Technology Integrations Are Producing Effective Results in Visitor Management

Technology Integrations Are Producing Effective Results in Visitor Management

By Josh Gerena

Not only can a visitor management system heighten security and safety—mainly by vetting visitors before they’re permitted to enter a facility—it also can help campuses be compliant with occupancy levels dictated by fire codes and other regulations.


Features

Real Time Crime Center Operations to Improve Campus Security

By Bruce Canal

Limited resources and evolving threats make it more challenging than ever for campus police departments and physical security teams. To effectively ensure public safety, many campus police departments are adopting new operation models.


Electronic Key Cabinet System Lets Districts Think Outside the (Knox) Box

Electronic Key Cabinet System Lets Districts Think Outside the (Knox) Box

By Collin Sharp

As parents and students nationwide prepare to return to school, concerns over school safety continue to grow. With numerous high-profile incidents of active threats in the news, parents and educators are grappling with the best ways to protect students and staff from danger.


Lockdown Strategies: Unique for K–12 and Higher Education

Lockdown Strategies: Unique for K–12 and Higher Education

By Jeremy Saline, Ron Baer

Lockdown strategies play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and wellness of students, faculty, and staff in every school setting.


Strategy and Options for Ballistically Protecting Your School

By Jim Richards, MBA, Ron Egres, PH.D.

If you’re a school administrator faced with the daunting task of identifying ballistic barrier products to install in your school, chances are you need a source of clear, practical recommendations.


Campus Viewpoint

New Beginnings

By Matt Jones

Hi, and welcome to the inaugural issue of Campus Security Today, formerly known as Campus Security & Life Safety. Our rebrand officially took effect in July—partly to align ourselves more closely with our sister publication, Security Today, but also to signal a subtle honing of our editorial coverage to refocus on the topics that matter most to our audience.


Defending the Campus Perimeter with Audio

By Detrick Ellis

Whether it’s an airport or a college campus, perimeter security breaches are not rare. It’s difficult to protect large areas of an airport. Yet, those facilities are secured with large fences.


Metcalfe County Schools: Protecting Student Health and Wellbeing

By Ralph C. Jensen

According to a 2021 report prepared by Kentucky Incentives for Prevention, vaping rates among Kentucky students are higher than the national average, with 24% of seniors and 17% of sophomores reporting daily use.


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