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Rethinking Safety: Weapons Detection in...
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...
What are the ongoing costs...
When evaluating the cost of a school weapons detector, it's crucial to look beyond the initial investment and consider 1) the ongoing expenses that will affect your budget over time,...
When Do School Gun Incidents Occur?
Aug 20, 2025School shootings remain a tragic reality in many communities. But understanding when these incidents occur can help educators, security professionals, and policymakers target prevention efforts more effectively. Data from the...
College Football Cracks Down on Fake Weapons in 2025
Aug 18, 2025College 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,...
Building a School Safety Plan
Aug 7, 2025Creating 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...
How Can Schools Improve Security and Safety?
Aug 7, 2025Ensuring 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...
Effingham County Prioritizes Safety with OPENGATE as Students Head Back to School
Aug 5, 2025The 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...
The Overlooked Reality: Weapons in Elementary and Middle Schools
Jul 17, 2025When 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...
How Weapons Detectors are Reducing Violence and Building Safer Communities
Jul 14, 2025The 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...
Types of Gun Detection Systems
Jul 14, 2025The 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...
Why Campus Gun Policies and Regulations Are Shaping College Enrollment Decisions and How OPENGATE Helps
Jun 24, 2025Campus 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...
Graduations Have Wrapped Up, How Did Your College Do?
Jun 18, 2025As 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?...
OPENGATE Detects Loaded Firearm as Student Enters Smithfield High School
Jun 10, 2025On 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...
Discrimination in Metals & Weapons Detection Systems
Jun 10, 2025In 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...
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