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Why are the security measures in these two school districts so different? In your opinion, what are the most important physical security measures for schools to implement?

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FF: Classroom Storage

Today’s Fixed-it Friday photos were sent in by Colin Watson of Allegion.  I’m sure some of you must have theories on why this storage closet opening was detailed this way.  I can’t wait to hear them!

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ASHE on Fire Door Inspections

The first step in improving fire door safety is identifying the problems that are consistently seen in the field. How can the industry help improve the durability and performance of opening protectives?

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WW: Wowza.

Steve Griffis of Federal Lock and Safe sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos.  There’s not much else I can say.  How about you? #wordless

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WWYD? Double-Core Cylinder

I know there is someone out there reading this who can tell me more about this type of cylinder.  How does it work?  What’s the purpose?  WWYD?

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Vision Panel Alert

Here’s a heads-up going out to all of the detailers, architects, and door manufacturers out there…double-check the vision light locations for classroom doors.

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FF: EO Retrofit

Pat Filholm of All Secure Inc. sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photos.  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” I always say, but luckily in this case Pat will be upgrading their security.

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Two Schools of Thought

Wilson County Schools:  “We don’t use barricaded door hardware,” Wilson County Director of Safety Steve Spencer said. “The reason is…

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WW: Huh?

What is this exit sign in a convention center trying to tell us? Which way is the exit? I’d love to hear your theories, because I don’t have any.

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