Protecting Schools with a Security Alarm System

Schools across Texas have been taking steps to create secure, safer environments, from applying mandatory security films on windows and glass doors to upgrading video surveillance systems, integrating the latest AI. 

Despite their best efforts, these educational institutions are still facing security issues ranging from violence to drug abuse. To combat this, they are turning their attention toward integrated systems that offer the best protection available. 

Developing these comprehensive solutions is a challenge. Each piece of technology must integrate with the others, from access control to security cameras, gunshot detection, and door alarms. 

Let’s explore how schools in El Paso, TX, incorporate these elements for a proactive school security alarm system.

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Sensor Alarms

Sensor alarms strategically placed on doors send alerts when a door’s locks are intentionally jammed or the door has been left ajar. Motion detection devices alert school authorities when activated during school closures, detecting a potential intruder. As soon as an alarm or sensor is triggered, a notification is sent to the relevant personnel.

School Lockdowns

Although rarely warranted, possessing the ability to perform a school-wide lockdown is essential in our current environment. By incorporating an access control system, security cameras, alarm systems, and sensors, schools experience a robust security solution.

Should someone force their way into the school, the security alarms send an alert via the access control system indicating an unauthorized person has entered the building. Cloud-based lockdown activation lets the appropriate authorities trigger a customized lockdown from any location, keeping the intruder in a contained area and protecting classrooms and other secure spaces. The security cameras immediately start tracking the individual, allowing security personnel and first responders to know their exact location and take immediate action.

Multi-Use Alarm System

A school alarm system is also used as a fire and smoke alarm as well as a warning for natural disasters and security threats. These alarms need to sound significantly different to ensure staff and students take the appropriate action. For instance, when an alarm sounds, alerting the school of an active shooter in the area, the last thing you want is people exiting from classes and the building, thinking it’s a fire alarm. 

Optimizing Your School Security

At ASAP Security Services, we develop scalable and compatible security solutions for schools throughout Texas. These systems incorporate video security cameras, video management systems, alarm systems, access control, and gunshot detection. 

This comprehensive solution controls entry and monitors the grounds, including buildings, parking lots, and sports fields. Incorporating AI analytics enables them to detect unusual events, triggering notifications before a security event occurs.

To support schools in their quest to find reliable solutions to their current challenges, we created SECURED. In this podcast, we interview security experts and school administrators, discussing the current crisis and the search for potential solutions. Our recent additions include The Critical Role of Actionable Intel in School Security and Scrutinizing the Role of Gunshot Detection in School Safety Plans.

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