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 […]
Graduations Have Wrapped Up, How Did Your College Do?
As caps flew and cameras flashed across campuses nationwide, one important question remains for college administrators, event staff, and public safety teams: How did your venue handle safety during graduation? With thousands of family members, faculty, and students gathered in one place, commencement ceremonies are high-pressure environments for both celebration and security. Schools like the […]
OPENGATE Detects Loaded Firearm as Student Enters Smithfield High School
On Monday morning, a loaded firearm was detected as a student entered Smithfield High School in Virginia, thanks to the school’s OPENGATE® weapons detection system. As the student walked through the system, OPENGATE alerted staff to a potential threat. Upon investigation, a loaded firearm was found in the student’s backpack. The student was immediately detained […]
Discrimination in Metals & Weapons Detection Systems
In today’s K-12 school environments, physical security tools like metal detectors and weapons detection systems are becoming a necessary part of a broader, layered approach to school safety. But as these systems are adopted, one concern frequently arises: false alarms. Traditional metal detectors are built to identify any and all metal objects. While this ensures […]