While many schools in Katy, TX, and across the nation have taken steps to tighten security, these measures vary widely. In 2019, following the Santa Fe school shooting, Texas lawmakers approved almost $1 billion. As many of you know, this money was to go to schools to invest in security systems, active shooter alarm systems, door-locking systems, metal detectors, and other security measures. 

In October 2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbot authorized the transfer of $400 million to improve Texas school security measures. This funding can be applied to silent panic alarms to improve the response times of first responders.

Has your school district implemented these advanced security measures? One of the systems vital to protecting students and staff is a security alarm system. Let's examine what these systems offer and their role in school security.

Does your Houston, TX, school have the access control needed to keep your staff and students safe and accounted for? As the requirements for school safety continue to evolve, ASAP Security Services stands on the leading edge of complete campus security. Keep reading to learn why access control is essential to overall school security measures and how ASAP goes the extra mile. 

A 2022 Campus Safety Survey shows 93% of schools, colleges, and hospitals have security cameras. In all likelihood, your Houston, TX, campus has surveillance cameras, too.  

But is your system up-to-date with the latest features available, and does it provide adequate visual coverage of your facility? If you’re unsure of the answers to these questions, or worse, if your answer is no, it’s time to reconsider your campus’s current video monitoring setup.

Read along below to discover how you can protect your K-12 or college institution with help from the security professionals at ASAP Security Services. Keep scrolling!

Is your business still using outdated surveillance cameras? If the video quality looks “vintage,” and it’s hard to make out specific details—it’s time for an upgrade.  

HD surveillance cameras create sharper images with more detailed colors, objects, and faces. Modern HD cameras also include night vision and thermal imaging to catch suspicious activity after dark. 

There’s nothing more frustrating than capturing crime on camera that’s unusable or unhelpful due to poor image quality. You can ensure your Fort Worth, TX, business is protected with HD surveillance cameras. Here’s how to get started! 

When it comes to keeping a school building safe, some administrators only turn to surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the perimeter. While this is certainly an important part of any security system, you should never overlook other security devices, such as an access system. By integrating a high-end access control system, you can effortlessly manage who can enter which spaces and ensure the safety of your students, teachers, and staff.

In this blog, we will explore a few benefits of adding an access control system to your Austin, TX, school building —take a look! 

Parents today are more anxious about their children’s safety than ever. And when you read about school shootings in the news, it’s easy to understand why. 

Video surveillance systems are an essential component of school safety. However, outdated camera systems installed in the ‘90s and early 2000s record low-quality video footage that is only helpful after an incident has already occurred. To be more proactive about school safety, you’ll need to upgrade to modern, smarter solutions. 

In this blog, we will discuss how Amarillo, TX, schools can improve their existing video surveillance system and how it will transform your school’s approach to safety.