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Unpacking the Role of AI in Physical Security

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Safety and security have always been a priority in educational settings, but with the help of artificial intelligence, todays physical security technologies offer proactive monitoring that can alert security personnel of potential issues before they occur.

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Eliminating Gaps in Physical Security Coverage to Improve Campus Safety

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Thieves, vandals and other criminals looking for easy prey may want to leave Bowie State University off their list of potential targets.

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Wave of Higher Ed Union Strikes Swells Nationwide

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unions in higher ed may go on strike after months of bargaining and impasse in negotiations on issues and demands from higher ed employees such as wage increases, better working conditions, and reliable job security.

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Comfort dogs provide full-time stress relief on campus

Confessions of a Community College Dean

But some colleges and universities are adding comfort or therapy dogs to their workforce, providing a regular campus resource to aid in stress relief for community members and improve relationships with campus security and police. Comfort and safety: Not every student holds a positive view of its campus police force.

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What Can Smart Buildings Do for Higher Ed Campuses?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

To make that happen, university IT leaders are looking for ways to show students just what that technology can provide — for safety, security, accessibility, cost efficiency and sustainability. Students are increasingly looking at what technology the universities they are considering bring to the table. Here’s how.

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Bowie State University Modernizes Physical Security System

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Tyler partnered with the facilities management and public safety departments to identify a solution, and the school chose to replace the aging system with a cohesive video surveillance solution from Verkada. At this historically Black college and university located in Bowie, Md.,

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The Technology Behind Biometric Building Access Controls

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In addition, universities are shifting physical security responsibility from public safety and law enforcement teams to IT departments. Educational institutions are using biometrics to protect facilities such as residence halls and research facilities that store highly sensitive information.