Recently, there was another school shooting in Winder, Georgia, which increased fear in the school community. As the media reported on the incident at Apalachee High School, schools nationwide dealt with a wave of copycat shooting threats.

While it might not be a hot topic like security or a constant discussion such as those involving courtroom layouts, the condition of a courthouse can significantly impact the efficiency of the judicial process. Courthouses are more than just buildings; they are symbols of justice and fairness. 

As asecurity assessor, I provide school systems with best practices and strategies to keep staff and students safe. I evaluate existing security measures, listen to staff and administration concerns, and focus on threat mitigation. The most consistent concern I hear is school shootings, which are...

As a guilty pleasure, I have been watching the HBO documentary “Chimp Crazy.” It is a four-part series that documents chimpanzees in captivity. While watching, I noticed that the animal cages in one facility were pink. I asked myself, “Why pink?” And that started my research into this topic.

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As hybrid work is becoming the norm, the use of videoconferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams has become more and more ingrained into our daily lives. In 2023, employees attended an average of 10 virtual meetings per week. The frequent use of videoconferencing tools indicates that most...