It Is Time to Update Your School’s Access Control System

Schools in America are under the constant threat of violence. From bullying to active shooter situations, administrators must be ready to protect their students, teachers, and staff at a moment’s notice. At ASAP Security Services, we can help. Through our brand partnerships and expert technicians, we design state-of-the-art security solutions to neutralize any potential threats and keep schools in Houston, TX, safe. Among these solutions, an access control system represents the first line of defense in case of emergencies, using the latest in technology to keep violence out the door. 

Here is a brief review of the latest products and access control solutions available from Suprema and Salto, and how they help keep schools safe and secure.

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Suprema 

Suprema is a global leader in access control and biometric solutions. Their biometric readers include the BioStation 3, which allows for multiple contactless credential options and authentication methods. Whether you prefer face recognition, QR or barcodes, or RFID cards, the BioStation3 is Suprema’s latest and most versatile door access solution. 

For schools, the BioStation 3 offers accurate face recognition even in high traffic areas and on individuals wearing masks, glasses, or different hairstyles every day! The integrated VoIP intercom and smart video monitoring also generate event logs and allow system administrators to remotely manage visitor access. 

Salto

Salto’s wide range of security and access control solutions include multiple smart devices ideal for schools and businesses. Their panic bars and emergency exit devices are the industry standard in emergency exit doors, allowing students to open and exit with just a gentle push. When doors must remain shut, SALTO’s CU4000 access controllers and electronic locks offer a secure, wireless, networked solution for administrators to lock and unlock the entire school in a matter of seconds. 

why ASAP

When integrated with surveillance and gunshot detection systems, Suprema and Salto’s products become part of a comprehensive security system. Your best bet at such a complex system working up to specifications is hiring professional help to install, manage, and monitor school security. 

At ASAP, we carry all the top industry brands and have decades of experience with commercial security solutions. During installation, we will set everything up so that biometric readers, alarms, motion sensors, surveillance cameras, and door hardware all work in unison. Then, our crisis-resolution-trained professionals will keep an eye on your school 24/7 from a dedicated monitoring center. 

With the current state of affairs in the US, school violence is a latent threat to students, teachers, and staff. The first step to keep them safe is to contact us so we can design, install, and monitor your school security systems.