At This Point, Tragedy Has Come to be Expected

It is an unfortunate truth that schools are under potential attack from unknown threats at all times. As was the case in Uvalde, sometimes those threats rear their ugly heads on our campuses in the form of tragedy.

Preventative measures are the most important steps your campus administration can institute. With a school surveillance system, your students, staff, and faculty have a better chance of preventing and responding to situations of varying degrees of severity. Keep reading below.

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Advocate For School Safety

According to NPR, Texas officials have invested $100 million in the last few years in school safety measures, but do you know if your district has appropriated funds for these initiatives? When bringing security concerns to administrators, it’s important to know which security components your campus needs to stay protected in the best ways possible. ASAP Security Services has a long history of safeguarding campuses, so we can reliably offer suggestions that fit your school’s unique safety needs.

Smart Security Features

Advanced camera features are a priority component of every school surveillance system. AI-powered software can determine the difference between a loitering adult outside the science wing and an idling car in the teacher parking lot. Thermal detection, license plate recognition, and motion sensor technologies can all work together to create a big-picture view of your campus. Facial recognition technology also recognizes patterns, so if a certain individual is seen on your campus at odd hours or in certain areas more than others, administrators would be notified of the anomaly.

Controlled Access, Everywhere

Access control technology ensures only those with the proper security clearance are allowed to enter your facility, specified rooms, and certain hallways. Biometric readers, PIN pad entry, and keycard access are available methods to incorporate into your campus safety plan.

For example, only administrators could access the student records room by swiping their ID badge, whereas all teachers could access the break room with a unique user PIN or ID badge swipe. To manage these different access levels, you can designate individuals on an online dashboard with just a few keyboard clicks. Suppose a teacher resigns or is terminated. In that case, their access can be removed immediately, thereby keeping your school better protected against potential retaliation if the termination is not on good terms. Campus administrators must consider every possible scenario when protecting their schools from future incidents.

Mass Notification System

Getting everyone on the same page is a difficult task even on the most ordinary days, so in emergencies, it may seem impossible, that is, unless you’re prepared. By incorporating a mass notification system, everyone will receive alerts as quickly as possible.

Administrators can even send different messages to different stakeholders, so parents receive immediate alerts regarding school pickup or closures while students and teachers receive information about meeting points inside or outside the building. Once law enforcement agencies issue the all-clear, everyone gets an update via text message, app push notification, or a phone call. This ensures everyone receives the same message quickly.

Your School Safety Partner

ASAP Security Services provides Texas school campuses with technology that keeps them safe and peace of mind. Schedule a security and surveillance system consultation today! You can chat at the bottom of your screen or connect with us here to get started.