Archive for the ‘School Security’ Category

• How to Maximize Security in Your School

  • July 15th, 2022
  • Posted in Education, Integration, School Security, School Shooters
  • Tags: school safety, school safety strategies, school security, school security strategies, school shootings, student protection, student safety

  Having a strong, well-integrated security system is important in any school to help keep it safe and secure. However, school security should not start and stop at the security systems in place. There are a lot of ways to amplify… Read More

• Being Proactive Against School Shootings

  • July 7th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Early Warning Systems, Education, Integration, Intercom Systems, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration, Video Camera Networks, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: automated emergency response, campus security, integrated security, school security, school shooters, security web

  Reaction is always slower than action, so it’s critical for schools and campuses to be proactive against school shootings. There are many ways to do this including important policy updates and faculty training, but also implementing important security measures and… Read More

• Important Reasons to Consult Security Professionals to Design Your Campus Security Network

  • June 23rd, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Cloud Security, Education, Integration, intelligent technology, Networked Security, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration
  • Tags: campus security, campus security network, child safety, integrated security, school safety, school security, school security network, security consult, security consultation, security network, security professionals, student safety

  The needs of any school campus are unique when thinking about security—these facilities need to be flexible and feel comfortable for students and staff while remaining safe and secure. It can be difficult to determine what will work best for… Read More

• How Campus-Wide Security Protects Students and Assists Campus Security Officers

  • June 16th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Education, Intercom Systems, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, campus security, centralized monitoring, integrated security, intercom systems, overhead paging, school security, security officers

  As we seek solutions to the ongoing problem of school and campus security, we realize there’s a lot to think about. When considering how we apply each of these potential security measures we have to think about the privacy and… Read More

• Your School Needs a Concealed Weapons Detection System

  • June 9th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Education, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, Security Trends
  • Tags: Campus Safety, child protection, concealed weapons detection system, school safety, school security, school security systems, school shooters, student protection

  In the aftermath of the tragedy that struck Robb Elementary School just two weeks ago, the very real problem of school shootings is once again at the forefront of our minds. Schools have a unique problem facing them in that… Read More

• 4 Security Systems for a Safe School Environment

  • April 15th, 2022
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: school safety, school security, security systems

  Whether housing pre-k students, middle schoolers, or college students, higher-ups of all educational institutions should prioritize the safety of their students, teachers, parents, and staff above all else. It is no secret that over the past decade, many incidents have… Read More

• Finding Budget-Smart Ways to Optimize School Safety and Security

  • November 12th, 2021
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: budgets, school safety, school security

  Protecting schools has always been a hot-button issue. It’s a topic of debate that, at the conceptual level, seems like a no-brainer. However, reality doesn’t seem to mesh with optimism in this context. The holiday breaks for K-12 schools are… Read More

• 4 Crucial Pieces of Advice Regarding School Lockdown Protocols

  • September 30th, 2021
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: lockdown, school lockdown, school security

  The academic year is upon us again. Many schools are back in session despite the current tidal wave of fears surrounding the latest Covid variant. Many emergency drills have focused on active shooters or other intruder-triggered lockdown procedures for over… Read More

• Physical Security: Schools Need to Prioritize It

  • December 24th, 2020
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: physical security, school violence, schools

  A recent Harris poll has revealed something disturbing. Schools are being relatively lax on enforcing physical security measures. Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ever-present specter of school shootings have led to an all-time-high level of fear and… Read More

• 4 Things K-12 Schools Can Do to Ensure Safety

  • July 2nd, 2020
  • Posted in School Security
  • Tags: k-12 schools, Safety, school security

  Going to school is supposed to be part of the normal routine for all K-12 students. Times change, though, and the current COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the way students attend school. This means that there is ample opportunity to… Read More