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A groundbreaking pilot program in Hancock County schools will deploy a cutting-edge gunshot-detection system that can alert authorities in under three seconds.

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Delegate McGee outlines pilot of gunshot-detection system; board confirms state grant acceptance
Delegate McGee described a state-funded pilot to install gunshot-detection sensors and infrared units across Hancock County schools, saying the system aims to notify authorities in under three seconds; the board confirmed acceptance of a state grant and scheduled vendor demonstrations and site walkthroughs.
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October 27, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Educational Institutions & Campus Security Services Melbourne – ICORP Security
Ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors with ICORP Security’s expert security services for educational institutions and campuses in Melbourne. Professional security solutions for schools, u...
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October 24, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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A local committee is taking a significant step towards enhancing school security by seeking a grant for upgraded exterior cameras and advanced access-control systems.

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Committee endorses pursuing COPS school-security funds for exterior cameras and S2 badge readers
The committee approved pursuing a COPS school-security grant that would require a 25% local match and prioritize exterior camera upgrades and S2 badge-access readers for playgrounds and exterior doors; staff said the grant would not fund structural door repairs.
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October 24, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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The district is exploring four innovative security models to boost on-campus safety, but will armed personnel truly make a difference?

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District outlines options for armed security, SROs and enhanced safety measures
Administrators presented four security models—full-time sworn school resource officers, armed contracted security, off-duty officer shifts, and enhanced current measures—and shared cost estimates, liability considerations, and mixed research about armed presence in schools. The board asked follow-up questions and deferred decisions.
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October 23, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Franklin County secures an $81,650 grant to enhance school safety with a cutting-edge concealed-weapon detection system!

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Franklin County to accept $81,650 state grant for portable concealed-weapon detection system for schools
The court agreed to accept an $81,650 state Crisis Intervention Program award to purchase a portable Evolve Express Gen2 single-lane concealed-weapon detection system for schools; the award covers system, installation, four years of service and tablets and requires no local match.
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October 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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The district has invested a staggering $3.75 million in cutting-edge safety upgrades, empowering staff to initiate lockdowns instantly and enhancing security with 273 high-definition cameras.

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Assistant superintendent outlines $3.75 million in safety upgrades, says any staff can trigger lockdown
Assistant Superintendent for Business Tim presented the district's annual safety report, describing new lockdown activation by staff, door-swipe controls, protective window film, bus-exterior cameras and 273 high-definition cameras; he said the work cost $3,750,000 funded from capital reserves, grants and budgets.
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October 15, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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York County School Division is enhancing safety with cutting-edge technology, including the Raptor suite for visitor screening and innovative wearable lockdown badges for staff.

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York County School Division to deploy Raptor suite and wearable lockdown badges, expand security staffing
Maintenance and safety staff told the board the division is purchasing the Raptor visitor and drill-management suite, will deploy geofence-enabled wearable badges to staff for lockdown activation, and is hiring five elementary school security officers while keeping secondary staffing at full strength.
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October 14, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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As concerns rise over AI-assisted cheating in exams, Texas committee members debate whether to reinstate proctored testing amid declining pass rates.

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Committee raises AI concerns for student engagement and exam security; awaits vendor/staff guidance
Members expressed alarm about students using AI to complete course work and end‑of‑course exams, discussed proctoring options and vendor security, and agreed to revisit the topic after staff and vendor input; staff reported a decrease in first‑time pass rates since proctoring was removed.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Franklin schools are set to enhance safety with a $150,000 security grant, introducing new AEDs, fencing, and even a pilot program for student bus ID swipes!

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Superintendent: VDOE grants $150,000 to Franklin schools for security upgrades
Interim Superintendent Dr. Walters said the division received a $150,000 VDOE security grant for AEDs, fencing, radios, cameras and a bus passenger‑ID pilot at SP Morton and Franklin High School; the grant requires a 25% local match and must be spent by June 30 next year.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Parents in Chelsea are demanding action after discovering a convicted offender has unrestricted access to Pierce preschool, raising serious safety concerns for their children.

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Residents urge council to press schools after parents report convicted offender on Pierce preschool grounds
Parents and residents told Chelsea council they found a federally convicted individual lingering at Pierce preschool and that school administrators have not restricted access; speakers urged pressure on the school board and recommended daily check-ins or a school resource officer.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Talbot County is exploring a cutting-edge camera-based weapons detection system to enhance school safety, promising rapid alerts and peace of mind for everyone involved.

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Talbot County board weighs camera‑based weapons detection after successful walkthrough pilot
District officials and a vendor described a camera‑based weapons detection pilot that flagged visible firearms and routed still images to a staffed operations center for verification; administration said replacing 105 of 500 cameras would cost about $200,000 and a full subscription is estimated at $60,000 per year.
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September 11, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Everett Public Schools reassures parents that a recent city ransomware attack did not disrupt their operations, but crucial security discussions are underway behind closed doors.

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Everett schools say city ransomware hit did not disrupt district; committee to discuss incident in executive session
Superintendent Hart told the School Committee the city experienced a ransomware attack but "it did not ... affect Everett Public Schools or disrupt our operations." The committee invited the district CISO for a briefing and moved the substantive discussion into executive session.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Governor Hochul reveals a staggering $4 billion investment in law enforcement while pushing for an additional $90 million to enhance security in nonpublic schools.

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Hochul cites $4 billion in law enforcement spending and seeks $90 million more for nonpublic school security
Governor Kathy Hochul said the state has invested more than $4 billion in law‑enforcement funding and that her budget sought an additional $90 million for security at nonpublic schools such as yeshivas.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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New PaperCut flaws are being weaponized—schools hit with credential harvesting and remote code execution. #PaperCut #Cybersecurity #CVE2026 #EducationSecurity #CredentialTheft #Vulnerability https://thedailytechfeed.com/critical-papercut-vulnerabilities-being-exploited-in-education-sector/
September 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Attackers Exploit PaperCut Flaws to Steal Credentials From Schools and Universities
Threat actors are exploiting the newly disclosed PaperCut flaws to facilitate credential theft in attacks targeting the education sector in the U.S. and Europe. The Arctic Wolf Adversary Research Team said it observed attackers exploiting CVE-2026-81578 and CVE-2026-82078 – an authentication bypass and remote code execution chain – to conduct command execution and reconnaissance, as well as
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September 5, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Utica City School District is set to enhance student safety by partnering with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office to place 10 special patrol officers in elementary schools.

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Utica City School District advances two‑year SPO agreement with Oneida County Sheriff's Office
District officials held a public hearing on a proposed two‑year memorandum with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office to provide 10 special patrol officers (SPOs) to the district's elementary schools, outlining duties, limits and costs including a per‑hour charge of $37.08.
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August 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Pinellas County Schools just unveiled a groundbreaking crisis-alert badge system, enhancing safety across 132 sites and training thousands of staff to respond to threats effectively.

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District presents annual safety report; crisis-alert badge program rolled out to staff
Pinellas County Schools presented its mandatory 2024–25 annual safety and security report and told the board it implemented a strategic crisis-alert badge program districtwide, trained hundreds of threat‑management staff and remediated compliance issues found in Office of Safe Schools visits.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Manatee County's latest school board workshop revealed powerful new strategies to protect our children and enhance safety protocols in schools amid rising concerns.

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Manatee County Law Enforcement Enhances School Safety Protocols Amid Child Protection Concerns
Law enforcement officials discuss improved coordination for school safety and child protection.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Broward County school officials are rallying to protect a vital safety program that has kept students safe for 40 years—will their voices be heard?

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Lisa Maxwell advocates for continued support of Broward County school safety program
School officials emphasize the value of the longstanding officer program for school safety.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Pasco County leaders are taking a stand on school safety, emphasizing that a secure environment is essential for student success and urging community vigilance against threats.

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Pasco County officials unite to enhance school safety and community vigilance
Dr. John Legge and Sheriff Chris Nacho emphasize safety and reporting threats in schools
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March 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Over 500,000 individuals had personal data stolen in a breach impacting the Pennsylvania State Education Association. #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #InfoSec #Privacy #EducationSecurity
500,000 Impacted by Pennsylvania Teachers Union Data Breach
Pennsylvania State Education Association says the personal information of over 500,000 individuals was stolen in a data breach.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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In his latest article for Professional Security Magazine, Mike Gillespie explores how schools, colleges, and universities can strike the balance between accessibility, privacy, and robust protection in Education.

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Mike Gillespie on security in education
Security should support the educational mission, not hinder it, writes Mike Gillespie of the information security awareness consultancy Advent IM. Education
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October 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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A suspected data incident disrupted IT systems at Hanover County Public Schools, forcing the district to move to offline instruction while investigators analyze the network.

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March 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Wisconsin ‘Denmark School District’ Cyber Incident Triggering Network Outage Claimed by INC Ransom
A Denmark School District cyber incident caused a major Wisconsin school outage, followed by an unverified ransomware claim.
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March 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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UAT-10027 Leverages ‘Dohdoor’ Backdoor and Cobalt Strike Against US Education and Healthcare
Threat actor UAT-10027 targets U.S. education and healthcare sectors using the Dohdoor backdoor and possibly Cobalt Strike.
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February 27, 2026 at 12:35 PM