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The Time to Invest in Better School Security is Now

Nothing Is More Important than School Safety

The Time to Invest in Better School Security is Now

In light of the recent tragedy in Uvalde, schools in Houston and throughout Texas have been forced to reckon with a myriad of school safety concerns. However, regardless of the politics around the issue, one thing can be agreed upon by all sides – schools must be a safe place for students, teachers, administrators, and everyone else who must set foot on campus. 

Irrespective of laws and rules, modern technology-based school security solutions exist that can help increase safety. Whether it’s improved mass communication, surveillance, or emergency response solutions, if only one less life is lost, the investment has paid off. Explore three school security solutions below that can increase safety on any campus.

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Mass Communication Systems

In any emergency or critical situation, accurate communication to all parties is vital. The wrong information could be catastrophic, whether it’s a weather event, fire, or an armed intruder. Mass and emergency notification systems use a multichannel approach to send messages to all constituents in an emergency. This can be via the PA system at school and digital signage, class intercoms, text messages, emails, and push notifications on smartphone apps. It can also include preset messages on landlines, cell phones, and social media platforms, depending on the situation. 

School Surveillance Systems

A network of monitored cameras around campus helps to ensure that no unusual activity is happening, such as an unidentified person entering via an unsecured entry door or walking the halls. Today’s surveillance systems feature advanced AI to detect unusual things, such as an automobile in an area, a known person of interest via facial recognition, or even someone carrying a long weapon. With instant alerts available to administrators and security staff, video surveillance can be the eyes needed to keep tabs on unseen and vulnerable areas of the campus.

Gunshot Detection Systems

With gun violence at schools a sad reality, another line of defense exists that can mitigate a bad situation. If an armed intruder fires a shot, gunshot detection systems can speed identification that it is a real shot and accurately pinpoint its location based on acoustic sensors installed around the campus. Seconds count in emergency response times, and when law enforcement and first responders know where to go quickly, lives can potentially be saved. 

 

ASAP Security Services has vast experience across Texas with sophisticated security and surveillance solutions in both the public and commercial sectors. To learn more about our school security solutions, set up a consultation with our team by calling (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us below. We look forward to working with you!