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 However, outdated camera systems installed in the ‘90s and early 2000s record low-quality video footage that is only helpful after an incident has already occurred.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. 

Installing Ava Security solutions in your Amarillo, TX, school ensures that you'll be one step ahead of the game in the event of a crisis. The capabilities of cloud-based, automated AI school security systems continue to evolve, and Ava is no exception to that rule. 

Your staff and students deserve to feel safe every time they set foot on your campus, and Ava, installed by ASAP Security Services, helps that happen. Keep reading to discover how Ava uses essential tools like cameras and combines them with smart technology to elevate and expand the effectiveness of your school safety efforts. 

As many probably remember, in September 2022, two high schools in the Austin, TX, area received threats in just 24 hours. In March 2023, one student died and another was injured when a student at a high school in Arlington opened fire. According to Forbes, this marks the second school shooting in less than a month and places Texas as the number one state for gunfire on school grounds since tracking started in 2013.

In response, many schools across Texas have fortified their entrances, installing access control. They’ve created one secure entrance or vestibule, where staff can monitor who comes and goes, as well as a strong perimeter to stop those intending harm.

Let’s look at how these access control systems offer the first line of defense while maintaining a calm atmosphere and a sense of safety.

In his comments to the United States Committee for UNICEF, President John F. Kennedy stated his support by saying, "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." As school administrators and safety teams, we face the responsibility of defending against and proactively preventing a wide array of threats.  

While the training and dedication of your team's day-to-day actions can never be replaced, integrating sophisticated technology like a remote security system enhances their work. We provide professionally designed and installed systems that allow you to detect, deter, and defuse situations. 

Are you looking to upgrade your Houston, TX, school security? Then continue reading to learn more.