Peter Smith

1 week ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

ATLANTA — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently signed Senate Bill 268 into law, making the Peachtree State the eighth in the nation to pass Alyssa’s Law, a bill requiring panic buttons in all schools across the state. The new law, which unanimously passed the state Senate in March, will take effect on July 1. It requires both public and private schools to implement mobile panic alert systems, Online Athens reports. It would also provide first responders with digital mapping data of schools.

1 week ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

A recent survey found the large majority of K-12 staff believe school safety has a direct impact on student achievement. CENTEGIX’s 2024 National Educator Survey Report surveyed 530 K-12 educators, school administrators, and district administrators on various school safety topics. It found 84% of respondents affirm school safety directly impacts student achievement and 83% feel their students are concerned for their safety while at school.

2 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

Schools across the United States are continuously evaluating their safety and security policies and procedures. Changes made to those policies and procedures are often influenced by school incidents, both those that directly and indirectly impact them. For some, that means enhancing security technology, such as doors and locks and video surveillance. For others, that means increased security personnel or investments in student well-being initiatives.

2 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Arlen Schweiger |Peter Smith

OMAHA, Neb. — ADI | Snap One recently added another store, with plans to open several more in the near future. The latest addition hosted a grand opening event for its new store showcasing product offerings from the combined business for the first time under one roof.

4 weeks ago | securitysales.com | Amy Rock |Peter Smith

Following the 2018 mass shooting tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the family of victim Alyssa Alhadeff successfully fought to establish Alyssa’s Law, state-based legislation that mandates all public elementary and secondary school buildings be equipped with silent panic alarms that directly notify law enforcement of an incident. The legislation first became law in 2020 in New Jersey, Alyssa’s home state.