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More Important Than Ever: How to Improve School Access Control

Stop Threats from Entering at the Door

More Important Than Ever: How to Improve School Access Control

When mass shootings and violence occur at schools, many people wonder how an intruder was able to enter the building in the first place. At Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a back door did not lock as it should have, and the gunman was able to enter the building, leading to irreversible tragedy. 

If your Houston, TX school’s administration is concerned about safety and access control, it’s time to upgrade your system. With card readers, automatic locks, and even biometric technology, you can safeguard every entrance and make your institution safer for all.

Here’s how you can improve access control and, therefore, peace of mind in your Texas school. 

Increasing School Violence Mandates Increasing School Security

Learn About the Latest School Security Threat Management Systems

Increasing School Violence Mandates Increasing School Security

This is an undoubtedly challenging time for our school systems. Shortages of teachers, substitutes, and bus drivers have left schools scrambling for alternatives. Increasing workloads have only furthered teachers’ discontent. According to a survey conducted in February 2022, 66% of Texas educators recently considered leaving their jobs.

Not only does this affect the classroom environment, but it also decreases the staff that walks the hallways, keeping an eye on the kids when they're out of class. This and increasing stress in school and home environments have resulted in rising violence and the need for improved school security threat management.

Unfortunately, we all remember the accidental deadly shooting at a Bellaire, TX, high school in 2020. From 2016-2019, the Houston Independent School District recorded 92 disciplinary actions for guns. According to the Dallas Morning News, at least 101 incidents of gunfire occurred at schools in 2021, resulting in 56 injuries and 21 deaths.

Fortunately, there are several steps that schools across the country and in Texas are taking to help create a safer environment for our kids.

Ensure Safety With Emerency Notification Systems

Early and Complete Information During Incidents Saves Lives and Minimizes Damage

Ensure Safety With Emerency Notification Systems

Trouble can come at any moment. From confrontations in the workplace, gun violence at schools, or dangerous weather, being informed protects lives and livelihoods. When combined with advanced surveillance networks, emergency notification systems provide up-to-date warnings and reunification information.

Surveys and reports on recent events ranging from wildfires to tornados show that individuals who received warnings and directives for safest routes fled sooner, maximizing their safety and reducing the strain on first responders. 

Are you looking to implement better communication with your Austin, TX communities? Continue reading below to learn more.

Is Your Commercial Video Surveillance Up to the Task?

Learn how ASAP Security Systems can protect your property more effectively than other companies on the market.

Is Your Commercial Video Surveillance Up to the Task?

Safety and security in our shared spaces has never been more important. It’s easy to look at the news and feel overwhelmed, like there’s nothing anyone can do about threats to personal safety. But ASAP Security is here to step up the safety in schools, government buildings, and businesses throughout Houston, Texas. We offer a variety of innovative services to help property, people and communities stay .safe, as well as help, de-escalate any imminent dangers. One of our primary tools is commercial video surveillance. 

Read on to learn more about how commercial video surveillance and maintaining your camera system are critical for implementing safety procedures.