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Students and Teachers Briefed on ALICE Safety Measures

Danielle Adelstein, Staff Writer December 13, 2014

On Nov. 24, Beachwood police conducted an assembly for Beachwood students to discuss procedures in the event of a school shooting. For the last two years, Beachwood has adopted an approach called ALICE,...

According to Asst. Principal Ryan Patti, the cameras can be pulled up on any laptop at any time. The cameras, manufactured from IQeye smart camera systems, are digital and therefore more user friendly than older systems. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Upgraded Camera System in Use at High School

Emily Topilow, Features Editor June 3, 2014

Since the recent renovation, electronic surveillance at BHS has dramatically increased. The number of security cameras has gone from 24 to over 60. “Over 50 infractions were solved by utilizing...

School District Adopts New Approach to Security

School District Adopts New Approach to Security

Sri Vidya Uppalapati, Staff Writer June 2, 2013

We’ve all done our fair share of lockdown drills. Everyone gets into a blob in the corner of the classroom and continues to talk and check their phones in spite of the teacher’s instructions. But,...

District Re-examines Security in Wake of Connecticut Shooting

District Re-examines Security in Wake of Connecticut Shooting

Max Bleich, Online Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2013

In light of the Sandy Hook shooting in December and the anniversary of the Chardon tragedy, schools are reexamining their security procedures. BHS Principal Ed Klein is confident about our school’s...

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