Presented by Convergint & Product Partners Join Convergint and industry leaders for a safety and security summit on May 16th, 2023, in Chelmsford, MA. The in-person event will provide local and national perspectives on latest technology integrations for cutting edge surveillance solutions, physical security, and employee safety within the SLED and healthcare industries.
Convergint is fully committed to partnering with state and local government and educational institutions to ensure optimal security for all facilities. That said, budgeting accordingly can be a challenge for non-profits and public institutions. Convergint’s SLED group provides non-obligatory end-to-end grants and funding assistance at no cost to customers or prospects which, includes:
On October 3rd, the U.S. Department of Education released Notices Inviting Applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people. These grant programs that were funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The BSCA invests in programs to help institute safety measures in and around
Most schools have adopted electronic access control and video surveillance systems to enhance campus security. However, since many schools have added components over several years, systems may not be effectively integrated or use outdated technologies that create vulnerabilities. This results in siloed systems that are complicated, expensive to maintain, and often difficult to use.
Convergint attended the HBCU-LEEA from July 13th to July 15th. This networking event was focused on encouraging best practices in security for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law Enforcement Executives and Administrators. Both traditional security and cybersecurity experts from Convergint attended, taking the opportunity to connect with key higher education security decision-makers.
On June 25th, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was signed into law in the United States. In addition to supporting mental health and crisis intervention programs, the BSCA invests in programs to help institute safety measures in and around primary and secondary schools. This expands support for school violence prevention efforts and training
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) hosts the 2022 NASRO School Safety Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with school resource officers, law enforcement leadership, and school administrators in Colorado. The NASRO School Safety Conference occurs annually, giving districts the chance to see what is available to them in terms
The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) hosts the 2022 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with directors, superintendents, and C-Level Admin from almost every school district in Oklahoma. The CCOSA Conference occurs annually, giving districts the chance to see what is available to them in terms of
Convergint is a trusted leader aligning K-12 safety objectives across multiple layers, including property protection, visitor control, classroom security, and emergency response plans. With cooperative purchasing through pre-negotiated contracts, Convergint ensures maximum value, absolute security, and full compliance with local, state, and federal procurement regulations. Convergint’s dedicated experts have a deep understanding of government
On April 28, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the 2021 SIA GovSummit, the nation’s premier government security conference connecting government, security, and technology. This virtual conference featured insights from experts in government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector on the security issues that matter the most to government agencies. David Klug, a SLED
