As gun-related violence and gun crime cases have risen in frequency over the years, law enforcement officers, private security companies, schools, businesses, and the military have begun implementing sophisticated gunshot detection systems that can pinpoint the date, time, location, and gun type of a gunshot. 

Gunshot detection technology that sends real-time alerts to local law enforcement can significantly reduce the time it takes for police and other security enforcers to respond to a shooting. And in an active shooter situation, a few saved minutes can translate into a more than a few saved lives. Keep reading to learn three Houston, TX, environments where gunshot detection adds security value.   

While it would be ideal to have open campuses in our schools, the reality is that too many incidents can happen that put students, teachers, and staff at risk.  Although violence in school would be the first thing anyone wants to prevent, other problems can occur when a campus is fully open. An irate parent can be a problem to staff, a parent in a custody battle might try to abduct a child, or theft of valuable school equipment like computers can occur.

Of course, over 90% of schools report employing some access control system, even if it is just limiting open entries, so people have to sign in to visit parts of the school. With newer access control systems, schools in Bellaire, TX, can add an extra layer of security at all grade levels. While high schools tend to be more open than middle and elementary campuses, using technology effectively can balance the flexibility of access for those that who it with school security. Keep reading for more.

Ever-evolving technologies are expanding, reshaping and improving the commercial surveillance and security industry in 2021. The rise of advanced video analytics, internet-connected devices, and fully integrated systems are changing the ways businesses implement and interact with robust surveillance systems.

Keep reading to learn four trends that are having a significant impact on surveillance for businesses in The Woodlands, TX.

As school security administrators, you prepare for a lot of scenarios, but preparing for an active shooter response has to be the toughest. The implications of such an event on your campus can be disquieting. Your job is to provide the training and tools that allow your staff to carry out its two main goals: prevention and intervention.

Prevention includes officers with their feet on the ground actively listening and watching for any developing situations or chatter. While a physical presence helps mitigate potential dangers, your staff cannot have their eyes and ears everywhere, especially in the din of hallways between classes. 

A comprehensive security and communication network in your Memorial, TX school gives you the added tools to pinpoint trouble, direct students and staff to safety, and guide first responders to intervention.