Protecting Our ‘Ohana: Modern Security Strategies for Hawaii Schools
Join Verkada and Unified Security Partners to discover how Hawaii’s leading K-12 institutions are leveraging cloud-managed physical security to create safer, more resilient campuses while maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff.
Why Attend?
In 2026, school safety requires more than just reactive monitoring; it demands an integrated approach that balances high-tech precision with the unique cultural values of the islands. This session will dive into how modernizing your security infrastructure can streamline operations, improve emergency response times, and provide peace of mind for your entire school community.
What You’ll Learn
2026 Hawaii Security Trends: Explore the shift toward unified, cloud-based platforms that Hawaii schools are adopting to replace fragmented legacy systems.
Proactive Incident Prevention: Learn how AI-powered analytics—including motion alerts and unusual activity detection—allow your team to intercept threats before they escalate.
Modern Guest Management: Discover best practices for digitizing visitor check-ins to ensure campus security without compromising the "open door" feel of your school.
Real-Time Response: See how local administrators are using mobile-first tools to manage lockdowns and share live video feeds instantly with first responders.
Meet The Speakers
Karl Tur, Unified Security Partners
Karl Tur is the founder of Unified Security Partners, a locally owned and operated physical security solutions firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving all of the Hawaiian Islands. As a trusted technology advisor, Karl leads the company in delivering modern, AI-powered cloud-based security technologies with Verkada's advanced integrated platform.
Since 2019, Karl has worked with State of Hawaii DOE school leadership teams adopt reliable, user-friendly cutting-edge security focusing on practical, privacy-respecting solutions for safer school spaces.
Sevren Smith, Verkada
Born and raised on Oahu, Sev is a local security and building automation consultant for Hawaii's communities and businesses supporting all verticals across the islands including State & Local Gov't, Education, Commercial, Healthcare/Hospitality, and Enterprise. Sev works with IT, Facilities, Educators, Operations teams, CXOs, and more to identify and solve business challenges leveraging Verkada’s advanced suite of solutions.
Information you submit will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Join Verkada and Unified Security Partners to discover how Hawaii’s leading K-12 institutions are leveraging cloud-managed physical security to create safer, more resilient campuses while maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff.
Why Attend?
In 2026, school safety requires more than just reactive monitoring; it demands an integrated approach that balances high-tech precision with the unique cultural values of the islands. This session will dive into how modernizing your security infrastructure can streamline operations, improve emergency response times, and provide peace of mind for your entire school community.
What You’ll Learn
2026 Hawaii Security Trends: Explore the shift toward unified, cloud-based platforms that Hawaii schools are adopting to replace fragmented legacy systems.
Proactive Incident Prevention: Learn how AI-powered analytics—including motion alerts and unusual activity detection—allow your team to intercept threats before they escalate.
Modern Guest Management: Discover best practices for digitizing visitor check-ins to ensure campus security without compromising the "open door" feel of your school.
Real-Time Response: See how local administrators are using mobile-first tools to manage lockdowns and share live video feeds instantly with first responders.
Meet The Speakers
Karl Tur, Unified Security Partners
Karl Tur is the founder of Unified Security Partners, a locally owned and operated physical security solutions firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving all of the Hawaiian Islands. As a trusted technology advisor, Karl leads the company in delivering modern, AI-powered cloud-based security technologies with Verkada's advanced integrated platform.
Since 2019, Karl has worked with State of Hawaii DOE school leadership teams adopt reliable, user-friendly cutting-edge security focusing on practical, privacy-respecting solutions for safer school spaces.
Sevren Smith, Verkada
Born and raised on Oahu, Sev is a local security and building automation consultant for Hawaii's communities and businesses supporting all verticals across the islands including State & Local Gov't, Education, Commercial, Healthcare/Hospitality, and Enterprise. Sev works with IT, Facilities, Educators, Operations teams, CXOs, and more to identify and solve business challenges leveraging Verkada’s advanced suite of solutions.
Information you submit will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.