Teachers and school administrators can’t be everywhere at once -- but security systems can. ASAP Security Services help keep schools safe in multiple ways, from preventing unauthorized entry to notifying the police in the event of an emergency. In some cases, school surveillance systems can help solve or prevent problems from within the building, in the form of bullying, vandalism, or theft.

The right security system can help school authorities keep an eye on both the property and the students. Read on to learn more about how this technology can be beneficial for your Katy, Texas school.

Safety and security in our shared spaces has never been more important. It’s easy to look at the news and feel overwhelmed, like there’s nothing anyone can do about threats to personal safety. But ASAP Security is here to step up the safety in schools, government buildings, and businesses throughout Houston, Texas. We offer a variety of innovative services to help property, people and communities stay .safe, as well as help, de-escalate any imminent dangers. One of our primary tools is commercial video surveillance. 

Read on to learn more about how commercial video surveillance and maintaining your camera system are critical for implementing safety procedures.

In 2020, the Houston Fire Department reported 43,115 fire-related incidents and over 300,000 emergency medical service events. That averages out to over 120 fire-related events every day. We can help support the heroic firefighters that respond to these calls by ensuring quick notification before a fire gets out of hand and limiting the number of false alarms that distract them from their duties. Fire alarm monitoring for your business in Houston, TX, ensures a quick response while limiting false alarms. 

In 2021, there have been 24 school shootings across the U.S., resulting in 34 people injured and six people killed. Four of these incidents were in Texas. 

On June 9, a stray bullet injured a student after people from two vehicles exchanged gunfire at North Forest High School in Houston, TX. In October, three shootings occurred. 

Another one occurred in Houston when a former student shot through a glass door to gain entry to YES Prep Southwest Secondary and shot the principal. In addition, at Timberview High School, in Arlington, two people were shot when a school fight broke out, and at East Chambers High School in Winnie, a student at a football game was shot and injured. 

These statistics serve as a reminder that protecting our students and staff in schools should be a top priority not only in Houston, Richmond, and throughout Texas but throughout the country. The truth is that school shootings are more common than school fires. Yet, every school has some form of fire detection device. In today's environment, more schools choose to utilize a gunshot detection system to help protect their students and staff.