What do you do about the growing bullying problem in schools? This issue is a challenge that many administrators face. The difficulty with bullying is that it isn’t always an obvious issue. However, keeping a careful watch on student behaviors can help spot where there may be trouble brewing. But who has time to watch video monitors all day? This is where a video monitoring service, like that from ASAP Security Services, could be a helpful option for your Houston-area school.

Continue reading to discover how video monitoring could aid bully prevention in your school.

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.