According to CNN, thus far in 2024, there have been 13 school shootings. Three occurred on college campuses, and nine were at K-12 schools. In total, 20 people were injured and eight people died. Since 2008, Texas has experienced the most school shootings of any state, with a total of 56. The latest shooting occurred on February 26, when a student was shot and injured at Odessa High.

In these situations, a fast response is vital. How quickly law enforcement arrives and takes action and how fast administrators can lock down areas determines, to a large degree, the number of people affected. To accomplish a quick response and notify law enforcement of the whereabouts of the shooter, gunshot detection systems are required. Discover what these systems offer and how schools in Houston, TX, are implementing the latest technology.

As schools continually adapt their security technologies and enhance safety protocols, they should also consider improving security response. Sometimes, security incidents simply happen, even though we work hard to protect our school campuses from them. In those times, how we respond becomes just as crucial to how we protect.

For school administrators and security professionals in the Lubbock, TX, area, understanding the role of license plate recognition in emergency preparedness and response is essential. This technology can strengthen security measures and ensure a swift reaction during critical incidents, safeguarding students and staff. Continue reading to learn more about the game-changing role of license plate recognition (LPR) in school emergency response.

As staying on top of campus and issues becomes more important, many schools are implementing facial recognition technology. These solutions offer more proactive measures to secure facilities and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff across Houston’s school districts. Below we outline some of these reasons facial recognition is such an important tool in a school setting. 

In 2023, there was a record number of K-12 school shootings, 346 in total. According to the District Administration (DA), 2024 is continuing this trend, with 38 incidents of school shootings thus far. 

Educators and administrators attribute the continuing violence to insufficient training for staff, an increase in student depression since the pandemic, and a lack of building security. At ASAP Security Services, we’ve been discussing the alarming landscape of school security threats with administrators and security experts in our SecurED podcast. We’ve explored integrated security systems, how school cultures influence this trend, and the role AI can play in protecting students and staff.

The latter is where a smart security system comes into play. Let’s explore how this system can increase the security and safety in Katy, TX, schools.