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Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff, and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Awardees may use the grant to implement Eagle Eye’s new AI Camera Gun Detection. Eagle Eye AI Gun Detection  “We are on a mission at Eagle Eye to help schools change the way they use security cameras,” s...

DoorBird, a global pioneer in IP video door intercom systems, is proud to announce a new integration with Telecor’s eSeries Public Address and Intercom Solution. This collaboration brings together DoorBird’s advanced IP video technology with Telecor’s robust communication platform, delivering a unified solution for smarter, more secure facility access and communication. DoorBird’s high-definition IP video door stations are trusted worldwide in residential, commercial, a...

Addressing one of the most critical issues affecting society, the education and healthcare communities, parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States, and — above all else — students in higher education and K-12, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is hosting an important summit on security and life safety in Philadelphia. The summit will feature experienced experts from major universities, school districts, healthcare, and law enforcement to explore collaborativ...

SOS Technologies, a pioneer in life safety and emergency communication solutions, announced that New York City has partnered with SOS to deploy its first of a kind “Emergency Alert System” (EAS) to help protect NYC public schools experiencing an active -safety threat. This innovative system enables direct, instant communication between schools and first responders, slashing notification times from minutes to under ten seconds. The new Emergency Alert System, created in partnership...

More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released now.  The national survey shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems. Gun detection technology An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children to schools equipped with gun detection technolo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the global pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. At a press conference held at the Capital Factory, leaders from St. Thomas University in Houston, Valor School in Austin, St. Julian Episcopal Church in Austin, the Capital Factory, law enforcement, and sec...

Sophos, a pioneer and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Education report. The global study of 441 IT and cybersecurity pioneers shows the education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates. Yet, these gains are accompanied by mounting pressures on IT teams, who report widespread stress...

ASIS International, a pioneering authority in security standards, is excited to announce the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security. The first comprehensive standard of its kind provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding. How to secure learning environments  "This sta...

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offers the most comprehensive information available on nationwide practices specifically for securing school facilities, from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors. The seventh-edition release – including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and Security Checklist – impro...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, has introduced the latest addition to the Schlage® L Series: Motorized Latch Retraction mortise locks, a multi-category winner in the Campus Security Today Secure Campus Awards. First released to the market in March 2025, latch retraction-capable L Series Grade 1 locks create application opportunities across many markets, whether the need is security, controlled access or hands-free operation....

Acoem, a pioneer in advanced acoustic threat detection solutions, announced the appointment of Edwin (Ed) Brennen as Business Development Manager for its ATD (Acoustic Threat Detection) team. With more than 35 years of experience across public sector technology and electronic security, Brennen will lead Acoem’s channel partner development efforts in North America. Acoem’s ATD solution Brennen joins Acoem with many years of experience selling and keeping security technology solutio...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a major global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the launch of the ClassSecure safety system, an end-to-end life safety solution designed to help K-12 schools respond to classroom emergencies faster and more effectively. At the heart of the system is a discreet panic button that enables educators to instantly alert both law enforcement and school staff when an emergency occurs. When activated, the...

i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced a new education-focused integration between its i-PRO BWC4000 Body-Worn Camera and VideoInsight™ Video Management System (VMS). VideoInsight now offers native support for BWC4000 devices, allowing K–12 schools to live stream, capture, manage, and review body-worn video and audio through a single, secure platform. i-PRO body-worn cameras U...

AtlasIED, a recognized pioneer in commercial audio and security solutions, is proud to announce its University-level sponsorship of Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS), a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting students and staff through education, training, and empowerment. MOSS was founded by Lori Alhadeff in memory of her daughter Alyssa, who tragically lost her life in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. AtlasIED&rsquo...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced its Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Vape Sensor won the 2025 Secure Campus award in the Video Surveillance Hardware category. The award honors products that are “particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve campus security.” Detecting vaping, smoking, TVOC, CO, CO2, motion, noise, and temperature, the Eagle Eye Indoor Air Quality Sensor is ideal for monitoring sensitive areas where security cameras canno...

 i-PRO Americas Inc. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced a strategic partnership with NovoTrax, an end-to-end life safety and mass notification company, focused on transforming school safety for K-12 institutions across North America. This partnership brings together two complementary strengths: i-PRO’s advanced video protection systems and NovoTrax’s industry-pioneering EduTrax™ unif...

Omnilert, a pioneer in AI-powered active shooter prevention technology, today announced a significant expansion of its Secure Schools Grant Program in response to overwhelming demand from schools and universities nationwide. Originally intended to support 20 schools, the program will now provide 50 schools across the United States with three years of free access to Omnilert's AI Gun Detection, the company's AI-driven firearm detection solution. This expansion is made possible in part through a...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced the appointment of Peter Langman, Ph. D., as Senior Advisor on Violence Prevention. Dr Langman, a major authority on the psychology of school shooters and mass violence perpetrators, brings decades of research and expertise to help guide ZeroEyes product development. Deploying proactive technology  “I am ho...

Ten years ago, a corporate social responsibility initiative by a Glasgow-based cybersecurity firm sparked what would become a movement for change. That initiative, led by Stuart Macdonald of SERIC, brought 500 young people to Glasgow Caledonian University for a single-day event to explore opportunities in STEM. On Friday 13 June 2025, SmartSTEMs returns to where it all began, Glasgow Caledonian University, once again welcoming 500 young people through the doors, not just to learn about science...

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms across the world, the debate has shifted from whether to adopt the technology to how to deploy it responsibly, fairly, and with impact. With the AI-driven edtech market on track to hit $32.27 billion by 2030, the pressure to get the rollout right is strong. Experts caution that countries that delay introducing AI risk widening the digital skills gap. According to UNESCO, rapid progress in AI has made the digital gap even bigger, leading t...

Hikvision is set to host the Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Education Summit in Singapore. Scheduled from July 1 to 2, the summit will establish itself as Hikvision’s premier gathering for education transformation, bringing together global educators, technology pioneers, and industry pioneers to redefine the future of learning through AIoT solutions. Advancements in EdTech With a theme of ‘EdTech for a Brighter Future’, the summit will serve as a comprehensive platform f...

Verkada, a provider of cloud-based physical security solutions, announces the formation of its School Safety Advisory Board. The board is comprised of nationally recognized pioneers in school safety and security. It will play a critical role in guiding Verkada's efforts to create safer learning environments across K-12 and higher education institutions. With products deployed in more than 6,500 districts and schools serving nearly 20 million students, Verkada formed the School Safety Advisory B...

Assist Security Group (ASG) has announced an expansion of its NHS training services after Senior NHS Account Manager Paul Grzegorzek secured the advanced NFPS Level 3 PMVA/Physical Restraint Instructor Accreditation. The certification, issued by the National Federation for Personal Safety (NFPS) and backed by Pearson, enables ASG to offer enhanced violence prevention and management training across NHS trusts, where staff face increasing risks of assault. NHS Staff Survey Recent NHS Staff Surv...

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sectors. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course has always encompassed more than aesthetics. An access solution’s performance and any potential ROI for adopters will b...

In an era marked by escalating cyber threats, Yubico, the pioneering provider of hardware authentication security keys, is proud to empower the future of cybersecurity pioneers by recently providing YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathon and tech events through its Secure it Forward program. Investing in youth-led organizations that run hackathons is a vital step for cybersecurity companies committed to fostering the next generation of security experts. Real-world cyber threats These ev...

Colorado’s SB25-143 is now headed to Gov. Jared Polis after clearing the Colorado General Assembly on April 4, 2025. The measure lifts an existing moratorium on new use of facial recognition technology – for certain applications – by Colorado public schools that has been in place since 2022, while extending the prohibition applicable to all other uses past July 1, when it is currently set to expire. Use of the technology in schools Colorado school districts have su...

iDenfy, a US-based fraud prevention and identity verification company best known for its AI-powered RegTech automation solutions, partners with Reppublika Data Analytics & Technologies, a pioneer European software firm providing innovative SaaS solutions to the market research industry. iDenfy’s identity verification software will help the business verify all customers who are conducting surveys online while detecting fraudulent users with fake personal details or other renderings, of...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. Has announced that its gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at Calhan School District (CSD) in Calhan, Colorado. The proactive security technology has been integrated to protect students, staff and visitors at all of the district’s schools. Proactive threat detection The ZeroEyes Gun Vi...

The Security Executive Council is proud to add Greg Wurm to our esteemed Emeritus Faculty of security experts. Greg’s most recent role was Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Elevance Health, Inc., a Fortune 20 company with more than 100,000 associates globally and more than $175 billion in revenues. Prior roles of Greg As the CSO for more than 10 years, Greg led a diverse, award-winning team responsible for the global security and safety of associates and facilities, physical...

Fire and Security Apprenticeship Specialist, Skills for Security proudly marks the success of an inaugural Careers Fair, taking place near its Walsall training branch at The Bescot Stadium Locker Room. The event, designed to introduce local school leavers to career opportunities in the fire and security industry, welcomed an enthusiastic turnout of students, educators, and industry professionals. Fire and security sector The event provided a unique platform for students aged 14 to 18 to explo...