Tag: PASS

PASS Releases Updated Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 4, 2025 Safety

Updated: Aug 4, 2025

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offer comprehensive information on practices for securing school facilities from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors. The new release—including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and […]

Top 3 Areas to Improve School Security with Electronic Access Control

By Melany Whalin, Allegion Oct 23, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Oct 23, 2024

Securing K-12 school buildings is a critical responsibility for facilities managers. With increasing concerns about school safety, implementing electronic access control (EAC) systems has become a best practice. A layered security approach, starting from the outside and moving inward, is recommended to ensure comprehensive protection. This method enhances security and allows for phased implementation, making […]