The number of security guards in city public schools has decreased by 44 percent over the past decade, resulting in a staffing shortage that forces the district to shuffle officers between multiple schools in a single day.
A group of Milwaukee parents is suing Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for failing to hire school resource officers (SROs) as required by state law.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new guide aimed at helping K-12 schools collaborate with law enforcement and community partners to effectively handle anonymous school threats.
Arkansas is ramping up its commitment to school safety, with the state approving an additional $50 million in grants to enhance security across school districts.
A recent change to the Pennsylvania Public School Code mandates that school districts must station at least one full-time security guard on-site during school hours.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) introduced a new system in late July called Sentinel, aimed at standardizing the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of school safety and security information.
In response to the increasing violence and shootings in U.S. schools, security has become a critical issue, prompting significant investments in equipment such as surveillance cameras, biometrics, and panic buttons.
Whitney Independent School District (ISD) is ramping up security measures for the new school year, with the addition of more security officers and new technology designed to keep students and staff safe.
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