Since the early 2000s, security leaders across Texas have been dealing with rising levels of crime and threats of violence against schools. Many things have evolved over time, except that the safety of our educational institutions remains non-negotiable. It’s interesting to look back and see how dramatically and quickly things have changed. 

Continue reading as we explore the transformation of our El Paso, TX, schools’ security measures from traditional to modern-day automated security systems.

With so many security options out there, it can be tricky to choose the best ones to keep schools safe. One solution you might want to consider is bullet-resistant film in Tyler, TX. But how does it measure up against other security measures? Keep reading to see how bullet-resistant film functions on its own and in tandem with other solutions.

Five years ago, John White, Louisiana's State Superintendent, said this about a silent alarm system, "As tragedies at schools have escalated, leaders in education, law enforcement, and emergency response have collaborated to strengthen preparedness and crisis management. Among those efforts, we have considered the use of new technologies, like systems that can quietly alert of an intrusion or emergency, that may prove beneficial in quickly and effectively responding to an active shooter situation. Every child and every educator deserves to feel safe in their classrooms, and it's our duty to explore every avenue to ensure that's possible."

This passionate statement was prompted by urgings from the legislature to study the cost and feasibility of installing silent alarms in all elementary and secondary school classrooms.

Has your El Paso, TX school integrated a silent alarm system? Here, we'll explore what these systems entail and why, over five years ago, schools started investigating their feasibility.

Lately, schools in El Paso, TX, have been stepping up to make sure everyone on campus stays safe, especially in the worst-case scenario. One of the latest ways they're doing this is with a gunshot detection system. What are these systems, and how do they help keep people safe? Keep reading to find out.