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September 6, 2017
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Study Spotlights Virginia School Safety

The University of Virginia recently released the results of a study on the effectiveness of threat assessment teams in schools and Maryland Security Professionals is pleased to share this encouraging report. The study affirms a statewide effort by Virginia to effectively assess and respond to threats, improving school safety in…

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School Hallway
June 13, 2017

Virginia Incident Highlights Importance of School Security

An incident in Loudon County, Virginia led police to increase security measures at a high school and to bring criminal charges against a student. The recent event involved threats that the student made against the school on social media. Troubling incidents like this one, including many recent tragedies, have made school security…

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June 20, 2016

Confronting School Security Challenges

Professional security surveillance systems are not only used in large public facilities such as airports, shopping malls and office centers, but increasingly in school buildings and educational institutions. Given the number of incidents in recent years which have threatened the well-being of children as well as those pursuing higher education in university settings,…

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