At most schools, surveillance cameras are only checked when there’s already been a reported incident. That can de-escalate a situation or identify a suspect, but by the time the cameras are checked, it’s too late to prevent anything from happening. 

How can school security staff prevent situations from reaching that point? 

There are two ways to get ahead of emergencies: through on-site or remote video monitoring. If your Amarillo, TX, school doesn’t currently have a monitoring process in place, here are two methods you can use to better protect your students. 

Even though you always hope your campus won’t be affected, it’s important that you be prepared for all kinds of threats including the prospect of a school shooting. Thanks to smart automated technologies, your staff will be able to respond more quickly to an emergency. 

At ASAP Security Services, we take a technology-based, preemptive approach to school security. After all, there is no substitute to preventing a tragedy altogether. Whenever that’s not possible and a crisis becomes inevitable, a gunshot detection system may prove invaluable in preserving life and minimizing trauma. Read on to learn more!

Smart, automated technology solutions are redefining the way we live and work. For any school in Amarillo, TX, they are also essential for protecting students, teachers, and staff against the latent threat of violence. Chief amongst these solutions, a school surveillance system plays a critical role in preventing and deterring threats, and minimizing the loss of life during emergencies. 

At ASAP Security Services, we have made it our mission to protect school communities across Texas with the latest smart surveillance cameras and security systems. We are proud to say hundreds of schools are already safer thanks to our work. 

In this article, we will explore surveillance as part of a comprehensive security system, and the role that smart cameras play in keeping Texas schools safe. 

One of the most important upgrades in school security is utilizing smart systems. These systems provide proactive measures, alerting security and administrators to possible intruders and criminal action, stopping the unthinkable before it occurs. 

At ASAP Security Services, we partner with Ava Security to bring schools in Lubbock, TX, and the surrounding areas, intelligent security. Their smart cloud-based security cameras and powerful AI video management system analyze video feeds, identifying unusual or suspicious events and objects and sending notifications instantly.

Let’s see how Ava Security is helping protect students and staff throughout Texas.

Student safety has always been a top priority for schools across the US. However as new threats emerge, the need for new, more effective security measures has never been more urgent. A smart weapon detection system is crucial to keep schools safe and protected. In Amarillo, TX, our team at ASAP Security Services is determined to protect local school communities.

Read on to learn more about weapon detection systems, and how they can make all the difference in time of a crisis or emergency. 

A school surveillance system is one of the most effective security systems for protecting our children, staff, and school grounds. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, from 2009-2020, the use of security cameras in public schools increased from 61-91%.

While the statistic is encouraging, surveillance systems have changed dramatically through the years, thanks to advanced technology. Additionally, what constituted suitable coverage several years ago no longer suffices in today’s environment. 

For many schools, it’s time for an upgrade. The good news is that the federal government is taking action to help schools create safer environments. For example, in October 2022, two school districts in the Lubbock, TX, area received federal grants totaling over $209,000 to improve their school safety measures. 

As U.S. Senator John Cornyn shared with KCBD, “No parent should fear for the safety of their student when they drop them off at school, and no student should be afraid when they walk into the classroom.” 

Let’s explore what to look for in a robust school surveillance system.