As we look back on 2022, many of our thoughts turn to the safety of our schools. Unfortunately, as many of you know, it was not a good year. According to K-12 Dive, the 2022 calendar year broke the record with about 300 school shootings, the most in over four decades. By comparison, 2010 saw 15 school shootings. 

While we can debate the reasons for this crisis, schools across the country are taking measures to create safer campuses, protecting both students and staff. One of the steps they’re taking is the implementation of security cameras with license plate recognition (LPR). 

Let’s explore what this advanced analytic offers schools in Wichita Falls, TX, and the surrounding areas. 

Nothing is more important than protecting the future. Giving our children spaces that foster learning and personal development are critical. Unfortunately, you do not have to look far to find examples of the threats faced by students, teachers, and administrators. 

Sociology studies show that when individuals are stressed about safety and comfort issues, their performance and retainment of information decline sharply. At ASAP Security Services, we are dedicated to creating educational environments free from dangers, ranging from physical violence to illicit substances. 

Are you curious about how our professionally designed and installed school security systems protect your Armarillo, TX people and property? Continue reading below to find out more. 

A proactive weapon detection system is now a necessity for schools in America to keep students, teachers, and staff safe in the event of an active shooter or other violent incident. Using advanced analytics, facial recognition, and subject live-tracking, these systems detect the presence of weapons on school grounds, alerting authorities in real-time for an optimal response in case of emergencies. 

At ASAP Security Services, we make it our mission to protect schools in Conroe, TX, and all across the state from the latent threat of violence. Read on to learn how our gun detection systems protects schools with the latest in smart security integration and automation. 

While security experts agree that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to a school security system, they also report that steps to tighten and upgrade existing systems are needed. Schools in Sugar Land, TX, are taking heed, assessing their current systems, and determining vulnerable areas that need additional support. 

In June 2022, President Joe Biden and legislators signed a rare bipartisan agreement in June 2022, providing $1 billion in school funding to create safer environments for students and staff. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education offer programs providing grant money to school districts for security upgrades. Here's how some school districts are using these funds and their own to upgrade their security systems.