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Reimagining School Safety with Modern Access Control

  When a school day begins, no one stops to think about the mechanics of security. The doors unlock, students file in, teachers greet their classes, and learning starts. But behind this seamless flow is a complex system designed to ensure that safety is never in question. This is the evolving world of modern access

Electrified or Mechanical Classroom Security?

  When enhancing a school’s physical security, the options and possible strategies can be overwhelming, ranging from surveillance and perimeter protection to emergency communication, visitor management, and access control. While these elements are interconnected, our focus here is on door locking systems. The ability to secure classroom doors during a security incident is a crucial

Why School Safety Demands a Multidisciplinary Team

  Schools and educational venues are not immune from violence. This violence can range from your “typical” schoolyard brawls to, on the other end of the spectrum, acts of mass violence that result in massive loss of life and dominate the headlines for months to come. Research shows that this violence occurs on a spectrum (National

How Technology Is Elevating School Safety Protocols

  As 2023 came to a close, the United States surpassed a grim milestone: another record high for school shootings. It’s the third year in a row that school violence has outpaced the previous year, as more than 340 school shootings have added to a national crisis that seems unending. While each incident is unique,

6 Tips on Emergency Communication in Schools

  Plenty of procedures and protocols are in place in our nation’s schools. Nearly everything has a system in place that helps bring structure to all aspects of education. When a school day becomes chaotic, however, and an emergency arises, adhering to the in-place policy for response and communication can become difficult or impossible. Below

Combined Solutions Provide Comprehensive Security 

  Schools have moved away from an open front door environment where parents and delivery personnel can freely walk into a lobby. Administrators can now incorporate locked entrances where people can only enter the building after initially being vetted by staff. Implementing two-way intercom systems at the school entrance provides an important first layer of

The Critical Role of an Emergency Notification System (ENS) in Educational Institutions

  By Mark J. Fletcher Unfortunately, today’s climate, discernably marked by ever-increasing security threats in all environments, implementing comprehensive Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) in our educational institutions and facilities has become a necessity rather than an afterthought or luxury. This urgent need is particularly prevalent in faith-based schools, which face unique challenges due to growing

The Imperative of Situational Awareness Technology

  By Danielle Myers The safety of students and staff within educational institutions is paramount, and the integration of advanced technology has emerged as a critical component. Among the various solutions, situational awareness (SA) technology stands out as a game-changer in bolstering school safety. This innovative approach can combine real-time data analysis, sensor networks, communication

Classroom Lockdown Solutions

  By Rob Schorr and Paul Hevesy There are few topics in the news these days that are more important or emotionally charged than K-12 and specifically religiously oriented school security. This topic has generated a plethora of complex solutions. However, researched more thoroughly, many of the resultant system designs are certainly not for the

Pros and Cons of Bulletproof Windows in Schools

  To mitigate attacks that start outside buildings, schools are fortifying classrooms and entryways by adding bulletproof windows and ballistic-rated glass doors to protect students and staff. How effective is bulletproof glass for schools, and does it make sense to implement, given your school’s security budget? What Are Bulletproof Windows? Bulletproof windows, also known as
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