It Takes a Village to Protect Our Students and Staff

A new state law requiring schools in San Antonio, TX, and across our great state to have armed guards went into effect in September 2023. As many of you know, the funds allotted for this requirement came to $15,000 per campus. Schools, however, quickly discovered that the going rate for armed security guards came to about $85,000. Many school districts could not comply, and some schools claimed exemption.

So, what is the answer to these challenges our schools face? One possibility is a security alarm monitoring system. While these systems do not provide onsite support, they do provide highly trained professionals keeping watch over the school grounds. These experts are equipped to take action in an instant while giving onsite security personnel more time to retain a physical presence.

Let’s explore what a monitoring service brings to the table and how it can help support schools in Texas during our current crisis.

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Security Alarm Systems for Schools

A comprehensive school security system consists of many different technologies working together to monitor, protect, and alert staff when a dangerous situation occurs. For instance, access control systems linked to school alarms can trigger surveillance cameras to zoom in on a particular area when AI sensors detect a door being forced open or one that’s remained propped open.

Should an intruder gain access, the security alarm sends an alert to security personnel, the classrooms automatically go into lockdown, and the integrated video surveillance system tracks the intruder.

Security Alarm Monitoring for Professional Surveillance

While today’s security systems offer robust measures, they require someone to keep a watchful eye. At ASAP Security Services, our state-of-the-art monitoring stations are staffed by certified professionals. They remain vigilant, monitoring your school grounds through enhanced video surveillance systems that provide facial recognition and send alerts if something unusual occurs or they spot a weapon on campus. 

Should security personnel be dealing with a fight in the cafeteria, remote monitoring teams are watching over the other areas of the school, ensuring its safety and security 24/7. These monitoring stations remain active regardless of weather or possible power outages. Strategically located in all the time zones, one is always up and running no matter the storms that rage or the threatened blackouts.

Should a threat occur, our team will assess the situation, contact school security and administrators, and determine if a call to law enforcement is warranted. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Today, it takes concerned community members, school administrators, teachers, and security personnel to protect our students and staff.

ASAP Security Services Podcast

At ASAP Security Services, we’ve been talking to top security experts, school administrators, and government personnel to unravel the geography of school violence and discuss the top priority in school security. As members of the community and trusted leaders in the Texas security market, we’re committed to supporting our schools, kids, and teachers during this unprecedented time in our history.

To learn more about school security alarm monitoring or to schedule a site survey, contact ASAP Security Services today.