How to Enjoy Proactive Security Around the Clock

School violence is an everyday occurrence in America. So to be effective, school security systems must be in action before, during, and after emergencies. 

Installing industry-leading surveillance and access control systems goes a long way, but who reviews the hours of real-time and prerecorded footage? Or how do you trigger an emergency response by just pressing a panic button in the classroom?

At ASAP Security Services, we offer security monitoring services as part of a comprehensive, proactive security solution for schools in Houston, TX. That’s right. Our monitoring stations keep an eye on your security systems around the clock. 

Here are three ways security monitoring makes schools safer before, during, and after an emergency situation.

SEE ALSO: Top Benefits of a Security Monitoring Service for Your Business. 

BE PREPARED

School security starts long before an emergency takes place. Our team can identify, report, and neutralize any potential threats by monitoring surveillance footage. 

Avigilon designs smart cameras with vehicle and face recognition features. Their products use AI analytics to easily flag vehicles, individuals, and even suspicious behaviors in both live and pre-recorded footage. 

In-school behaviors like vaping or bullying can be reported to staff in seconds, allowing for a prompt, preemptive response to the situation. 

When combined with an effective access control and alarm system, monitoring services are a solid first line of defense against most violent threats. 

ACT DECISIVELY 

A fully integrated security system uses smart video analytics to determine whether a threat is real or not and then sends out mass notifications to students, teachers, and staff. 

For example, monitoring stations map a shooter’s approximate location during a shooting through gunshot detection sensors. These sensors then use zero false read technology, dual validation, and energy level analysis to differentiate gunshots from similar sounds. 

Based on the sensor data, reports are automatically generated and shared with emergency personnel. Such real-time reporting is yet another advantage of professional security monitoring services. 

Additional measures like activating security doors and lockdown procedures can be initiated remotely during emergencies from a monitoring station.

MANAGE THE AFTERMATH

Protecting teachers, students, and staff is the primary goal during a school emergency. Taking a proactive approach to surveillance and access control is an excellent start. 

It is as important to offer comfort and support to anyone affected following a traumatic event at school. At ASAP, each of our monitoring professionals is trained to put your safety and protection above anything else.

We are ready to help you manage emergencies at school or work 24/7. The first step to a proactive security approach is giving us a call!