School Security in Focus

June 17, 2025
Discover how cutting-edge innovations in locking and electronic access control are transforming school safety, as experts share the latest recommendations, PASS updates, and real-world insights from K-12 to higher education.

ALOA CEU Credit Offered  

June 17, 2025 

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT  

Duration: 1 hour 

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Summary

An increased national focus on improving school safety and security has brought about some advances and innovations within locking and electronic access control systems, as manufacturers work closely with security and school professionals to provide the types of solutions they need, and that empower and bring peace of mind to teachers and students.    

Some of the key areas of focus for this roundtable discussion include:

  • Latest recommendations for the K-12 setting.
  • PASS updates to 7th edition of guidelines.
  • Security within higher education.
  • Lessons learned and advice from successful projects.

Speakers

Rick Fox
Higher Ed Security Consultant and Owner
Fox Locks and Security Services

Rick Fox is the former Life Safety and Access Control Manager (retired), Colorado Mesa University and was also the leader of the work group at the univseristy that supports the electrical, life safety and security systems on all of CMU's campuses. For that role he managed a team that maintains all door hardware, locks, keys, elevators, fire safety systems, life safety systems, generators, emergency systems, campus electric distribution systems, alarms and security cameras on campus.  

Prior to coming to CMU in 2006, Rick worked as the Sports Coordinator for the city of Delta. He has been in the safety and security industry for more than thirty years.

Wayne Winton
Owner
Tri County Locksmith Service

Wayne Winton is the owner of Tri County Locksmith Service, a thriving business he has successfully operated for over a decade. As a seasoned locksmith, Wayne holds the Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) and ACE Instructor (ACI) credentials from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA). Currently serving as the ALOA Southwest Board Director, Wayne specializes in developing on-demand educational programs tailored to the locksmithing and security industry.

His expertise focuses on safe opening techniques and electric access control installation, ensuring professionals are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. Wayne is dedicated to advancing the industry through high-quality education and training, combining his technical mastery with innovative instructional methods to empower the next generation of security experts.

Guy Grace
Chair, Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), National K-12 Director
ASSA ABLOY

Guy Grace is currently serving as the chair for the Advisory Council for Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) and has served as the director of Security and Emergency Planning for Littleton Public Schools in Denver, Colorado, for more than 30 years. His outstanding contributions earned him the 2020 Campus Safety Director of the Year award, and he has received numerous other national and security industry accolades, including from the Association of School Business Officials International, Security Technology Executive magazine, American Red Cross, Security Industry Association (SIA), and NSCA.   

Guy currently serves as the K-12 National Security Program Manager for ASSA ABLOY. Grace is a regular speaker at school safety conferences and a commentator for various trade magazines and media outlets. He possesses hands-on experience in school safety technology and processes and emergency response, providing valuable insights on deploying life safety technology in K-12 schools.

Ron Shaffer
Industry Solutions Leader
Salto

Education Ron leads Salto’s education solutions business practice. His focus is on aligning Salto’s innovative access control technology and hardware with the ever-evolving needs of the market and the future demands of next-generation educational facilities. Shaffer is an access control expert and industry veteran, and he is passionate about security and safety in schools, on campuses and within student living environments.

Together with Salto, he is on a mission to bring new technologies and products to market that keep students, faculty and staff safe and enhance schools’ ability to deliver the highest levels of education.

Moderator: Paul Ragusa
Senior Editor
Locksmith Ledger

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