How to Improve Your School’s Access Control for Greater Security

Access control is your school’s first layer of protection from any external threats. Relying on outdated or limited technology in your school security system will keep you from effectively protecting students and administrators. Is your Corpus Christi, TX school prepared to boost security without hampering daily operations?

Merely upgrading the locks on your main entranceways won't be enough to create a truly safe environment. Equipment is only one part of the equation when it comes to your school's access control. Not only do you need the right devices, but you’ll require a robust infrastructure to get the most out of their marquee features.

This blog will highlight  the tools you’ll need to manage building permissions for better protection and greater peace of mind for educators, teachers and parents.

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High-Level Locks, Intercom and Video  

Though the equipment is not all you need, it still plays a major role in your access control installation. These are some products that will make a big difference in your day-to-day operations:  

Make instant lockdowns easy and eliminate the risks associated with traditional keys by upgrading to intelligent locks. For school applications, we recommend card readers, but you can also open doors using dedicated codes, mobile apps or fobs.

On your main entryways, we also recommend adding intercom stations to communicate with guests before letting them onto your property. Have cameras linked to these stations to get visual confirmation that guests are who they say they are. Use cameras with advanced analytics to take advantage of facial recognition features in your entryways.

Advanced, Intuitive Management Software

Embrace intuitive management interfaces that let you easily enter and remove cardholder information, import information from your school database, and print ID cards. Make changes to access levels individually or based on employee groups—with differing access for janitors, teachers, and principals.

Receive alerts whenever there is an event or alarm on campus and easily acknowledge and respond through the same user interface. Our software solutions are compatible with a wide range of security equipment and alarm panels to control and monitor the status of all locks, intercoms, etc.

Review surveillance footage from your main entry points and communicate with guests through your intercom stations. This way, you can seamlessly speak with guests and unlock the doors to let them in as needed from one central interface.

Holistic, Hands-on Employee Training

Educating your staff is essential to avoid human error. Any new technology solution needs to be carefully introduced to all relevant staff. Reinforce your school security system by ensuring everyone knows how to use all your access control features. During our installation, we’ll do a walk through with your staff showing them all the equipment we add and how to navigate their brand-new software. Not only are we available during installation, but you can reach out to our staff with questions down the line.

Ongoing Maintenance & Service

Our job is not done after installation and your initial training. For any security solution to be successful, it needs to have the right support. Each of our projects comes with maintenance and service plans. During your check-ups, we'll see if all hardware is functional and not tampered with. Software updates are done automatically for new features and to patch up security flaws. Not only do we work to maintain your system, but to improve it over time. The second we learn about new technology that may be beneficial to your school,  we'll let you know about it! 

Access superior control of everyone entering and leaving your school to create a safer and more nourishing learning environment. Reach out for a free consultation by calling 877-418-ASAP, filling out our contact form or chatting with us below.