Convergint has recently been awarded the Fire Protection Services Contract #224352 by the Minnesota Office of State Procurement. This contract is for use by all state, city, county, K-12 schools, and higher education organizations in the state of Minnesota. Leveraging this fire safety contract allows customers to save time and money on products and
The Department of Justice COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Office announced this week that the 2023 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is open to applications. The SVPP is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states, local government, and indigenous tribes/public agencies. Awards are specifically designed to support: Security improvements at
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.
In a chaotic world where the level of data is exponentially increasing, higher education organisations need a security partner they can trust. Convergint partners with Genetec to ensure that on campus staff, students, and assets are safe and secure. This partnership strives to create resilient, connected solutions that give higher education customers a more
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However, since many schools have added components over several years, systems may not be effectively integrated or use outdated technologies that create vulnerabilities.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.
At Convergint, colleagues from all over the world abide by its Values and Beliefs and strive to make a difference in their communities every day, including training and developing the next generation of professionals in the security and systems integration industry. This can be seen through the Columbia, Maryland CTC’s ongoing relationship with Lincoln
Universities and colleges regularly invite the public onto campuses to large-scale events. These events pose a challenge for campus security professionals. The perimeter security of a larger scale event is particularly vulnerable, and security coverage is often limited, allowing malicious actors to infiltrate the perimeter to cause harm. In addition, the larger and more
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.
Convergint offers cost-effective security solutions through the State of Tennessee cooperative purchasing contract SWC #172. Leveraging this pre-negotiated contract allows customers to save time and money while ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal procurement laws and guidelines. Convergint's dedicated Tennessee-based experts have a deep understanding of government guidelines, and provide a tiered
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
