Page 4 - Campus Security & Life Safety, July/August 2023

JULY/AUGUST 2023
12 Fire Safety
Five Reasons to Choose CPVC for School Fire
Sprinkler Systems
Whether you are retrofitting an older building with a fire sprinkler system or planning a new building, the choice of materials is an essential early step.
By Lainey Liotta
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14 Parking Management
Surveillance Solutions Improve Campus Parking
Beyond Security
Campus environments must provide safe and secure parking for staff, visitors, and their vehicles while striving to create a positive user experience. First impressions matter; no campus administrator wants drivers to start their visit feeling hurried and frustrated.
By Anthony Incovarti
cover story
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As education leaders grapple with crucial decisions regarding the most effective measures to protect their schools, we conducted interviews with 911 and first-responder experts to gather their recommendations.
By Ralph Jensen
Unlocking School Safety: The
Unknown Tool that 911 Says Could
Change Everything
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Campus Commentary
Accounting for Human Error
By Matt Jones
Emergency Prepardeness
18 Video Surveillance
Having a Video Surveillance System Might be Useless
if It’s Not Being Used Correctly
Most schools and universities have video surveillance systems installed to protect students, teachers, and staff. However, it may be surprising to know that many of these systems are woefully inadequate for the critical tasks they are expected to perform.
By Amy Bolin
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Creating Safer Classrooms with Lockdown &
Emergency Response Systems
What can we do as security integrators to help facilitate positive change? One thing is to help educate schools on new technology that can help feed first responders crucial information like the lockdown location, etc., to save lives.
By Monique Merhige
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