College Football Cracks Down on Fake Weapons in 2025
College football is sending a strong message this season: weapons, even the pretend kind, have no place in the game. The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame, in partnership with College Football Officiating (CFO), has announced the key rule changes for the upcoming season. Among the most notable is the update to […]
Building a School Safety Plan
Creating a safe and welcoming learning environment is a priority shared by every school community. With ongoing concerns around school violence and increasing numbers of firearms in circulation across the United States, school districts are placing more emphasis on thoughtful, proactive planning that supports both student well-being and faculty readiness. While no single measure can […]
How Can Schools Improve Security and Safety?
Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in schools has become a top priority for K-12 school administrators, teachers, and students. Given the rising safety concerns in educational facilities across the country, it has become even more important for administrations to address issues such as mental health, a supportive school climate, and reliable physical […]
CEIA USA Receives 2025 National School Safety Partnership Award
CEIA USA Recognized for Leadership in School Safety CEIA USA is honored to be the recipient of the 2025 National School Safety Partnership Award, presented by the School Safety Advocacy Council (SSAC) during the National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 29, 2025. This award celebrates CEIA USA’s outstanding contribution to national […]
Effingham County Prioritizes Safety with OPENGATE as Students Head Back to School
The first day of school should be filled with excitement, not anxiety. As districts nationwide work to balance student safety with a welcoming learning environment, Effingham County Schools in Georgia is starting the year with a clear message: safety comes first. A Turning Point for the District In early 2025, a 15‑year‑old student at South […]
The Overlooked Reality: Weapons in Elementary and Middle Schools
When most people think of school shootings, they picture high schools. And while high schools do account for a significant number of incidents, the data tells a much broader and more urgent story that include elementary and middle schools. According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, which tracks the 300 most recent incidents, 166 occurred […]
How Weapons Detectors are Reducing Violence and Building Safer Communities
The demand for safer school environments continues to grow across the United States. Families, educators, and administrators are looking for ways to strengthen security while protecting the welcoming spirit of the school day. In response, some districts are turning to weapons detection tools as part of a broader, layered safety approach. These tools are helping […]
Types of Gun Detection Systems
The need for effective gun detection systems in schools has never been more urgent. Since the Columbine Massacre in 1999, gun production in the U.S. has surged by 317%, leading to a dramatic increase in the number of firearms in households across the country. Among these, compact and subcompact handguns are more accessible than ever—often […]
Why Campus Gun Policies and Regulations Are Shaping College Enrollment Decisions and How OPENGATE Helps
Campus safety is a growing priority for students, and gun policies and regulations are playing a bigger role than ever in college enrollment decisions. According to the 2024 Lumina Foundation-Gallup State of Higher Education Study: 81% of current and prospective students say a college’s firearm policy influences their decision to enroll 80% say gun laws […]