Access control is your school’s first layer of protection from any external threats. Relying on outdated or limited technology in your school security system will keep you from effectively protecting students and administrators. Is your Corpus Christi, TX school prepared to boost security without hampering daily operations?

Merely upgrading the locks on your main entranceways won't be enough to create a truly safe environment. Equipment is only one part of the equation when it comes to your school's access control. Not only do you need the right devices, but you’ll require a robust infrastructure to get the most out of their marquee features.

This blog will highlight  the tools you’ll need to manage building permissions for better protection and greater peace of mind for educators, teachers and parents.

Rapid reactions on the part of school officials and authorities are the number one way to prevent injuries during an active shooter situation. Much of the technology created to combat school shootings has this goal in mind. For that reason, every school should have mass notification systems in place to manage a quick and organized response during any emergency.

Notification systems will only succeed, though, if you catch threats as early as possible. That's where gunshot detection systems come into play. Using sensors, they identify gunshots and immediately trigger a reaction: notifying authorities, warning employees through your mass notification system, and instituting an immediate lockdown. 

While it might take a security guard minutes to identify a gunshot and alert others, a gunshot detection system acts within milliseconds. Fast responses will help you save lives in a variety of ways outlined below. With the FBI reporting that 60 percent of shootings are over before law enforcement arrives, changes in response tactics can make a huge difference in your Austin, TX school.

No matter the size of your commercial building—whether it’s one floor or twenty—it’s imperative to know who is coming in and out during business hours. In Memorial, Texas, and the surrounding Houston area, many businesses are taking advantage of commercial automation to protect their staff from outside threats. With an access control system, you’ll be able to regulate who can and cannot enter your building, and specify which rooms or wings individuals can access.

But how does access control work? Continue reading our automation blog for the answers to all your technology questions. 

Whether you’ve experienced a break-in or have read about it in the news, you’ve probably realized how vulnerable banks, offices, schools, and commercial buildings are to robberies and attacks. To prevent your business from becoming a headline, it’s crucial to modernize your security system to prevent threats from entering in the first place.  

Remote guarding services, also known as virtual security guards, combine your video surveillance cameras with live monitoring for cost-effective intrusion-prevention. Video cameras on their own can’t thwart a crime, but by boosting your commercial video surveillance with analytics and monitoring, you’ll be able to halt intruders in their tracks.

Continue reading to discover how remote guarding can make your San Antonio, TX-area business a safer place for all.