Education
As a founder of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools, SIA is active in promulgating best practices for K-12 public schools. SIA also supports the Congressional School Safety Caucus and advocates for more federal funding in support of school security initiatives and related matters.
U.S. Department of Education Launches New $93 Million School Security Grant Program
A new federal school safety grant program created by Congress through a fiscal 2026 appropriation earlier this year presents a significant opportunity for states to make meaningful improvements in physical school security while advancing proven, evidence-based practices and technologies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now soliciting applications for the School…
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Texas State University’s ALERRT Center Releases Groundbreaking Research on Active Shooter Events in Schools
SAN MARCOS, Texas—The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University has published new research in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) that examines school safety in the United States and how schools can prevent, mitigate and reduce the impact of active shooter events. This first-of-its-kind study, The Role of…
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The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events
This study examines the role of door locks and related physical security features in school-based active shooter events.
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Protecting Our Schools: Key Insights and Resources From SIA’s 2026 K–12 School Security Symposium
Strengthening the safety and security of K–12 schools requires more than just technology. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently held a Vertical Insights symposium that brought together leading voices in school safety to tackle one of the most consequential challenges facing communities today. In this virtual event presented by SIA, sponsored by Acre Security and…
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How Secured Doors Saved Lives: Groundbreaking Research on School-Based Active Shooter Events
Vertical Insights: 2023 Higher Education Symposium
Vertical Insights: K–12 School Security Symposium
Minimizing Disruption, Maximizing Learning
How advanced security solutions empower schools to focus on their core mission In today’s educational landscape, the safety of students, staff and faculty is key. But this should never come at the cost of disrupting the true purpose of schools: learning. K–12 establishments are adopting innovative security solutions that work seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring…
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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Three States Join the Nationwide Push for Alyssa’s Law
In an era where school safety remains a national priority and topic of discussion, the momentum behind Alyssa’s Law continues to grow. Named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018, Alyssa’s Law is a model piece of legislation that requires K–12 schools to install silent panic alarms.…
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