Training and preparation for active shooter scenarios saves lives, but risk management expert and DA guest columnist Dean Waddell says that sometimes realistic drills can be traumatizing.
Cyberattacks on school districts seeking financial compensation in exchange for unlocking infected computer networks have increased dramatically in 2019.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.
The Florida Schools Safety Portal, which went live Aug. 1, gives Florida school threat assessment teams wider access to data to evaluate school safety threats.
Recent shootings on school campuses and at other public venues have renewed the discussion on what is the best way for schools to protect their students and staff. Every day, parents send their children to school, trusting that they will return home safe and sound at the end of the school day. Safety and security measures at school must always be discussed, addressed and acted upon in a comprehensive fashion.
As we prepare to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision in May, it is important to note that ongoing change is still needed. We must leverage the social capital of all Americans by ensuring a quality and equitable education for every child; while simultaneously stamping out any vestiges of past discriminatory practices.
The ever-increasing need for school safety and surveillance, as well as a desire for more accurate record-keeping, is driving wider adoption of biometric technology in school districts.
The Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted to forward a bill that would mandate memorandums of understanding that delineate the role of the officers and require training and data collection to evaluate the program.
