Public Security Solutions Articles

See Something Today, Say Something Now with Anonymity

Another critical school safety technology that actively suppresses violent events allows students, staffs, parents, and other regular school visitors to say something anonymously and quickly when they see or hear something. In this blog we discuss how ICU Technologies’ Anonymous Tip Reporting solutions allow students, teachers, and staff to communicate anonymously that something is not right, hears a threat, sees something in someone’s backpack, or witnesses bullying or violence.

Leveraging AB-841 Grant Funding for Safer and More Secure Schools

Jun 8, 2021 | Public Security Solutions, School Safety

California’s new AB-841 law created a grant program to make K-12 schools safer, but failed to address debilitating issues like staffing shortages and procurement hurdles. Learn what AB-841 requires and how, when applied properly, the law actually helps California public school districts address staffing and procurement issues while improving process efficiencies in the effort to create safer schools. We detail what a good technology partner should be doing for school districts, and how AB-841 not only helps to improve the air quality of schools, but also can help reduce crime.

3 Reasons to Use GSA Instead of RFPs for Technology Procurement

May 24, 2021 | Government Security Solutions, Public Security Solutions

Most organizations rely on the RFP process when purchasing technology solutions, but that process is exhausting, inefficient, expensive, and often results in outcomes that ultimately do not fix the problem the RFP was intended to improve. There is a better option: the GSA contract. This article explores three significant problems with RFPs and provides key reasons to consider the use of the GSA procurement process.

Redefining Success Through Purchasing in CA K12 & Local Government

May 7, 2021 | Government Security Solutions, Public Security Solutions

Procurement in public sector is not easy. Cumbersome processes more often lead to, sometimes, harmful results. The good news is there is a better way. In this article we review the issues that most public sector managers face in California state’s procurement process and we define some of the undesired results rooted in outdated, unproductive processes. Better yet, we define the purchasing vehicle that empowers government agencies with greater control and efficiencies, and show you how ICU can help.

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