Graduations Have Wrapped Up, How Did Your College Do?

College graduates in caps and gowns celebrate after the commencement ceremony.

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 […]