Protect Your School with a Security Alarm System

There is a reason why we use our key fobs to lock our cars. We hear the beep that tells us the security system has been activated. We know, or hope, that if someone tries to vandalize or break into our cars, the alarm will sound, we'll be alerted, and it will stop the intruder in their tracks. 

While a security alarm system for schools offers more robust protection, it works along the same lines—letting authorities know that someone with ill will is attempting to enter and allowing them to do something about it before the unthinkable occurs. 

Let's explore these systems and why they are vital to your school in Katy, TX. 

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What Is a Smart Security Alarm System?

A security alarm system detects, deters, and mitigates a potentially dangerous situation. One way it does this is through the use of sensors. It senses when doors or windows are opened, movement occurs in secure areas, and glass breaks. 

If this occurs when the system is armed, it sends a signal to an alarm monitoring center and triggers an audible siren. Security monitoring staff are trained to determine what constitutes an emergency and when to notify first responders. These systems also come with panic buttons, enabling staff to send a discreet call for help.

Today’s smart security systems integrate with access control and video surveillance systems. They effectively secure the perimeter of the school’s property, entry points, classrooms, and individual buildings. Most importantly, your security team doesn’t have to be at all places at once. Instead, you can secure the entire school from one central location. 

During an intrusion, you can lock down individual doors or the entire facility with one touch of a button, ensuring that no one gains entry to classrooms or offices. Many of today’s K-12 schools use entry vestibules in their security procedures, a space visitors must pass through before entering the main office. This only works when all other possible entry points are monitored with video surveillance systems and access control. 

Why Do Schools Need a Security System?

Texas does not have overarching security measures in place for our schools. That means it's up to school districts and boards to increase a school’s security measures and provide the safest environment possible. 

Don’t hesitate. Don’t put off until tomorrow what should be done today. Yes, ASAP Security Services is an advanced security service, but, more importantly, we are fathers, mothers, spouses, siblings, and friends. We know the heartache that occurs when we fail to protect those we hold dear. 

At ASAP Security Services, we've protected our children, teachers, and staff throughout Texas for 75 years. We work with school districts to create advanced security systems that detect, deter, mitigate and manage school threats. To learn more about security alarm systems for your school or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact ASAP Security Services today.