Archive for the ‘School Security’ Category

• School Safety Summer Tasks

  • June 22nd, 2023
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: school safety, school safety strategies, school security, school security strategies, school security systems, security systems, summer tasks

  Now that school is out and summer is in, some school safety summer tasks should be undertaken to protect your school during the upcoming fall school year. Bringing in a security specialist can help alleviate a lot of the headaches,… Read More

• Update Your Campus Security This Summer

  • June 8th, 2023
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: campus security, security assessment, security systems, security upgrades

  In the immortal words of the great Alice Cooper: “School’s out for summer!” Students are unwinding after final exams, professors are putting in final grades, and the campus is getting very quiet very quickly as summer break begins. While everyone… Read More

• Mass Shootings: A Case For Better Access Control

  • April 20th, 2023
  • Posted in Access Control, Public Safety, School Security, School Shooters, surveillance monitoring, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, access control systems, mas shootings, public security, school security, surveillance monitoring, Video surveillance

  The U.S. has experienced two high-profile mass shootings in just two weeks, and they make a strong case for why facilities need to beef up their access control. The best ways to keep your facility safe and secure are to… Read More

• How Can We Respond To School Shootings?

  • March 30th, 2023
  • Posted in School Security, School Shooters
  • Tags: active shooters, mass school shootings, mass shootings, school shooters, school shootings

  Yet another mass school shooting has taken place in the U.S., and it has re-opened the long debate about school safety and what our options are for protecting our children. Unfortunately, it falls to each individual school to implement security… Read More

• Should Your School Conduct Active Shooter Drills?

  • September 15th, 2022
  • Posted in School Security, School Shooters, Security Trends
  • Tags: active shooter drills, active shooters, school security, school shooters, student safety, student safety drills

  School is back in session, and that means the school administration has to consider the safety of their students and staff for another academic year. As part of this, it’s often considered appropriate to add active shooter drills to the… Read More

• 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Security Systems

  • August 18th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Cloud Security, Commercial Security, Integration, Networked Security, School Security, Security Technology, Systems Integration
  • Tags: better security, cloud-based security, commercial security, home security, modern security, modern security technology, networked security, school security, security itnegration, security systems, Security Technology, strong security, upgrade security

  If you’re still operating an older security system, it might be time to consider upgrading. With new technology comes new capabilities and better security systems that can keep your facility and anyone in it protected. The thought of upgrading can… Read More

• What are the Benefits of Central Station Alarm Monitoring?

  • August 11th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, Commercial Security, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Safety, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Integration, Public Safety, School Security, Security Technology, Systems Integration
  • Tags: alarm monitoring, central monitoring station, central station alarm monitoring, fire alarm systems, security integration, security systems

  Alarm systems are an absolute necessity, but there are ways to make these systems work a little harder for your facility. One of the best ways to upgrade your alarm system is by having them connected to central station alarm… Read More

• Preparing for the New School Year

  • August 4th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Commercial Security, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: fire safety, fire systems, school safety, school security, school systems, security systems

  It’s almost time for school to be back in session, which means all of the important systems in place will be needing maintenance and repairs after being barren for 3 months of summer. A mass influx of bodies between teachers,… Read More

• How Paging & Intercom Systems Benefit School Security

  • July 28th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Emergency Notifications, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security
  • Tags: intercom, intercoms, mass notification system, overhead paging, overhead paging system, school safety, school security

  Overhead paging and intercom systems have been around for a very long time and sometimes are considered to be outdated or less important than other security systems, but they have a critical role to play when it comes to keeping… Read More

• Best Practices for School and Campus Access Control

  • July 21st, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, School Security, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, campus security, school security, surveillance systems, vestibules, Video surveillance

  One of the best ways to strengthen security in schools and on campuses is to employ strict access control. Forcing students and faculty to go through slow, strict checkpoints can be a major problem, but that doesn’t mean schools should… Read More