From smaller elementary school buildings to sprawling high school campuses, school security has become the top priority. The challenges and pressures schools face have become increasingly difficult as random acts of violence continue. An article in The Washington Post revealed that over 1,150 guns were brought into K-12 campuses in the 2022-2023 school year. That’s an average of six guns every day.

Unfortunately, those are only the reported guns. Many, many more are undoubtedly making their way onto school grounds undetected. And the number is rising. In the Arlington Independent School District in Texas, only one gun was found on its campuses the year before the pandemic. That number rose to 19 in the 2022 school year.

It's an all-too-common scenario leading to an all-too-often unanswered question: how can we protect our school children and staff? The bottom line is there is just not enough security personnel or the budget to provide for them. That’s where school security monitoring services can offer extra eyes and support. Let’s explore how these monitoring services can help protect schools in Lubbock, TX.

School campuses across Texas must take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their students and staff. A critical part of the school safety puzzle includes access control.

This blog post will uncover the intricate role of access control systems and how they can help build unparalleled security for your Bellaire, TX, school. Keep reading to learn more!

Many of you likely remember the string of social media threats directed at schools across the South Plains. While schools in Lubbock, TX, felt no credible threat warranted immediate action, neighboring Ralls ISD and Olton and Plainview High Schools issued lockouts as a precautionary measure. In this situation, only parents and guardians can pick up students.

In today’s environment, spreading false threats like this can leave everyone anxious and uncertain. In instances like this, a mass notification system can instill a sense of safety across the community, alerting staff and parents if there is cause for alarm and the appropriate action to take. 

Let’s explore what these systems offer and why every school in Texas should have one. 

In a world where school safety is a top priority, Corpus Christi, TX, is no exception. The need for robust school access control systems has never been more pressing. As a school administrator, board member, or security director, you're tasked with the monumental responsibility of safeguarding our future—our children. This blog aims to guide you through the critical considerations for implementing an effective access control system on your school campuses.

About six months ago, hundreds of students walked out of schools in Dallas, TX, in a demonstration of gun violence at schools. The protest came shortly after the deadly school shooting in Nashville, about one month after a student at Dallas’ Thomas Jefferson High School was shot and another student killed outside of Lamar High School.

A new law took effect at the start of the 2023 school year, requiring all Texas public schools to have at least one armed guard on staff. However, many of the campuses cannot comply due to budgetary constraints and insufficient officers.

So, what can schools do? The most important considerations are preemptive measures that stop an intruder or someone intending harm before they take action. Let’s explore how intrusion detection works and how it protects schools. 

With parental fear of violence in schools near a record high, administrators are looking for security measures that are both effective and economical. At ASAP Security Services, we’re always looking for security solutions that would be valuable to introduce to our local schools, as we understand the rising levels of violence and concern. In the Houston, TX, area, there's growing buzz around a lesser-known protective feature called security film — could this be a solution for your school? Continue reading to learn more.