Category: Security

Achieving Effective Physical Security: The Power of the 3Ps Model

By Kevin Altenhofel, Taft College Jul 5, 2023 Safety

Updated: Jul 5, 2023

While technological advancements have revolutionized security measures, it is crucial to recognize that technology alone cannot guarantee a secure environment. To achieve comprehensive security, physical security professionals from diverse industries must embrace the 3Ps Model: People, Policies, and Practices. By understanding and implementing this holistic approach, physical security professionals can create robust security frameworks that […]

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Anti-Terrorism Standards for Chemical Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 30, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Tom Carper (D-DE) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27, 2023. The program was created after national security experts recognized a security vulnerability among chemical facilities following […]

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Awarded $1.65M for Campus Safety Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 27, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Georgia Piedmont Technical College announced it has been awarded $1.65 million to integrate technology that will help provide a safe learning and working environment for students and staff. The funds are part of Georgia’s $83.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds through the Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction (PSCVRG) Grant Program. A total of 118 […]

School’s Out! Essential Campus Projects to Tackle During Summer Break

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 26, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jun 11, 2025

Now that the academic semester is over and school campuses are largely deserted, it’s the perfect time to do major maintenance projects and intensive cleaning jobs that couldn’t be done when the campus was buzzing with activity. Plan for Summer Classes Facilities teams should work with school leadership to determine what areas will be used […]

Florida Healthcare Facility Cited for Nearly 200 Workplace Violence Incidents in 2022

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 23, 2023 Safety

Updated: Jun 23, 2023

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced “shocking” findings of a workplace safety investigation into a behavioral health and substance disorder facility in Jacksonville, Fla. According to the federal probe, workers at the UHS of Delaware Inc.-Wekiva Springs Center LLC (operating as Wekiva Springs Hospital) were assaulted, confined by patients, and suffered broken bones, […]

What We Learned From… FM NOW: Secure Buildings Summit

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jun 23, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 23, 2023

Held on June 20th, our FM NOW: Secure Buildings virtual summit covered critical topics for facility security, including system integration, live events, and active shooters. If you missed any of the webinars, here’s a rundown with key takeaways and links to FREE on-demand recordings. Opening Keynote | Design Development Considerations for Security Systems Integration Speaker: Frank Santamorena, […]

Transportation Security Administration Opens Training Facility in Las Vegas

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 21, 2023 Security

Updated: Jun 21, 2023

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently marked the official launch of the TSA Academy West in Las Vegas. TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined federal, county, and local officials for the ribbon-cutting event on June 9. TSA Academy West is a 26,000-square-foot facility that features six classrooms, two large multipurpose rooms, and virtual instruction space. The […]

Louisiana Awards Schools Over $20M for Security Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 15, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jun 15, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has awarded over $20 million to harden the perimeters of K-12 schools across the state. The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved the LDOE’s Stronger Connections Grant program allocations to 39 traditional public and public charter systems. According to the LDOE, the funds will be used […]

A Three-Part Strategy for Workplace Violence Programs

By Robert Kravitz, Contributing Writer Jun 13, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 15, 2023

In August of 1986, a postal employee threatened with losing his job walked into a post office with a mailbag full of guns and ammunition and opened fire. He did not say a word—he just started shooting and killing. Six postal workers were wounded, and 14 were killed. That was one of several shootings that took […]

Lighting Project Aims to Boost Campus Safety at University of Nebraska–Lincoln

By Scott Schrage, Nebraska Today Jun 9, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 9, 2023

A summer construction project will cast the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in a new light—a few dozen of them, actually. The project, which will commence in June and should wrap by the start of the fall semester, will add and replace more than 50 lights along high-traffic walkways on City and East Campus. Most of the 13-foot-tall, pole-mounted […]