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False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic, emergency notification, Paradise Fire, Eaton Fire, alerts

False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic

Several erroneous evacuation warnings were sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents on Thursday and Friday.

News January 13
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More Campuses Adopting Panic Alarms, but Satisfaction with System Performance Is Slipping, panic buttons, mobile duress

More Campuses Adopting Panic Alarm Tech, Most Satisfied with System Performance

Also, half of this year’s Campus Safety panic alarm survey respondents are considering acquiring some type of duress…

Insights August 28
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Active Shooter Prevention and Response, AI gun detection, Scylla, video, security technology

Leveraging AI for Active Shooter Prevention and Response

AI gun detection can leverage enhanced capabilities that detect threats early and deliver critical insights that can make…

Insights August 16
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Take the 2024 Campus Safety Panic Alarm and Mobile Duress System Survey!, panic buttons, mobile apps, security

Last Chance to Take the 2024 Campus Safety Panic Alarm and Mobile Duress System Survey!

The survey closes August 12 will take about 5 minutes to complete. Please also share this with your…

News August 9
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St. John Fisher: Video Surveillance AI Software Mistakes Prop Guns for Real Firearms

The campus went into lockdown for 15 minutes after its video surveillance AI software triggered an emergency alert.

News June 24
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How Common Are K-12 School Swatting Threats

School Swatting Threats: How Common Are They and What Do They Cost Taxpayers?

In just one month in 2023, at least 210 swatting threats were made against K-12 schools, according to…

News March 4
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Director of the Year, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Keene State College, Florida SouthWestern State College, Coastal Pines Technical College, University of Maryland, University of Vermont, City of Hope, University of Florida

Announcing the 2024 Campus Safety Director of the Year Higher Education and Healthcare Finalists

Congratulations to the 2024 college, university, and healthcare finalists in our Director of the Year awards program!

Awards February 19
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Oregon: Bomb Squad Responds After Grenade-Shaped Dog Poop Bag Holder Found at School

The Oregon State Police Bomb Squad deployed drones to get a better look at the suspected hand grenade…

News December 29
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Swatting Incidents: 4 Ways to Reduce Widespread Panic, Improve Response

Learn about critical measures that should be taken by school leaders to prevent, respond to, and mitigate the…

Insights October 31
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