How OPENGATE Helped Lee County Schools Cut Security Incidents
The School District of Lee County, Florida, has reported a 39% decrease in school-related security incidents in 2024 compared to 2023. Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin credited OPENGATE® for playing a key role in enhancing campus safety. Security and Fleet Operations Chief Dave Newlan shared the results during a recent school board workshop, noting significant drops […]
Rethinking School Safety: Weapons Detection in K–12 Security
There’s a lot of confusion about what weapons detection means in a school setting. In a recent episode of The Sound Off podcast from Safe and Sound Schools, CEIA USA’s Tom McDermott joined Michele Gay to unpack what effective school security should look like, and how weapons detection fits into a broader, more innovative strategy. […]
When Safety Matters Most: Choosing Science Over Sales
By Aaron Blevins, National Sales Manager, CEIA USA When shopping for a car seat, I remember being drawn to the ones with all the extras. Some had cup holders, cooling fans, memory foam, and even built-in speakers. Several even promised to convert it into a booster seat for when my kid got older, buy once, […]