The 2023-2024 school year saw a growing number of false threats in El Paso, TX, schools. Whether the danger is real or a false alarm, these situations tie up important law enforcement resources, disrupt the school environment, and result in fearful students, parents, and staff. To enhance protection and mitigate unnecessary effort, schools are looking into proactive security measures. 

These security tactics are far better than reactive measures that occur after an event has happened, and they provide peace of mind for students and their families. Integrating license plate recognition (LPR) security camera software is one of these measures. Let’s explore the benefits of this proactive measure and why more schools are adding it to their security plans.

Facial recognition technology is becoming an increasingly important tool in various settings, including schools. In El Paso, TX, this technology transforms how educational institutions manage security and streamline the student experience. 

While you may be familiar with facial recognition in airports or on smartphones, its application in schools opens new avenues for safety and efficiency for administrators, staff, students, and visitors. Here are four surprising facts about the use of facial recognition in schools.

Since the early 2000s, security leaders across Texas have been dealing with rising levels of crime and threats of violence against schools. Many things have evolved over time, except that the safety of our educational institutions remains non-negotiable. It’s interesting to look back and see how dramatically and quickly things have changed. 

Continue reading as we explore the transformation of our El Paso, TX, schools’ security measures from traditional to modern-day automated security systems.

Five years ago, John White, Louisiana's State Superintendent, said this about a silent alarm system, "As tragedies at schools have escalated, leaders in education, law enforcement, and emergency response have collaborated to strengthen preparedness and crisis management. Among those efforts, we have considered the use of new technologies, like systems that can quietly alert of an intrusion or emergency, that may prove beneficial in quickly and effectively responding to an active shooter situation. Every child and every educator deserves to feel safe in their classrooms, and it's our duty to explore every avenue to ensure that's possible."

This passionate statement was prompted by urgings from the legislature to study the cost and feasibility of installing silent alarms in all elementary and secondary school classrooms.

Has your El Paso, TX school integrated a silent alarm system? Here, we'll explore what these systems entail and why, over five years ago, schools started investigating their feasibility.