BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER AFTER A DISASTER OR EVENT REQUIRES COMPASSION, PLANNING, AND EFFICIENT MESSAGING
Many of the conversations concerning school security revolve around deterrence, detection, and de-escalation. While these are necessary topics that help school administrators spot flaws in existing procedures and systems, what happens when the dust clears?
Once the storm has passed, or the active shooter has been neutralized, how do you get everyone to safety? Emergency reunification is a critical element of your school’s safety protocols and procedures. The process involves compassion, efficient organization, practiced planning and effective communication.
A national review notes that any plan you implement needs to be understood by the community at large before an event. The document states: "Individual and community preparedness is fundamental to the success of reunification efforts.”
Are you looking for a way to ensure everyone gets home after an event in your Bellaire, TX school system? Read more below to learn about strategies that help.
on Monday, 21 June 2021.
Posted in Emergency Reunification Bellaire, TX , Emergency Reunification
Make sure the lines of communication remain open during emergencies
When your Sugar Land, TX school system is responsible for the care and well-being of thousands of students, good communications at all levels of the school hierarchy is essential. Ask yourself these questions:
- Can your school quickly and effectively communicate events internally to staff, faculty, and students?
- Can your school quickly and effectively communicate events externally to law enforcement, medical personnel, and the surrounding community?
- Can your school quickly and efficiently communicate events district-wide if necessary?
Having practical communication tools in place is a vital part of school safety and security plans. A robust emergency notifications system can help close communication gaps in the areas listed above. Keep reading to learn more.
on Friday, 18 June 2021.
Posted in Emergency Notification Systems Sugar Land, TX, Emergency Notification Systems
Smartphone-based access control is secure, convenient, and easily scalable
In recent years, K-12 access control systems have become a vital component in comprehensive school security systems. Access control solutions eliminate security vulnerabilities that metal keys and locks create and allow school administrators to monitor activity around school entryways and exits. Traditional access control credentials include key cards, fobs, PINs, and even biometric facial or fingerprint scans.
But another type of access control is beginning to trickle down to the school level: mobile-based credentials that utilize digital keys stored in an individual’s smartphone. What’s driving the mobile movement? Increased encryption, easy scalability, and convenience, for starters. Keep reading to learn more about what a smartphone-based access system has to offer Waco, TX schools.
on Wednesday, 16 June 2021.
Posted in K-12 Access Control Systems, Waco, TX, K-12 Access Control Systems
Learn How Interoperability Standards Enable Better Security Solutions
In the technology world, there’s always been a balance between proprietary technology and technology based on open standards. In many cases, proprietary solutions lock organizations into one vendor or a set of technologies that may have limited compatibility with other solutions. While open solutions are not a panacea for every application, and proprietary ones are not by definition inferior, interoperability is a desirable and often necessary attribute of any technology solution.
If your Rio Grande Valley, TX district is evaluating a new or upgraded school surveillance camera solution, interoperability should be a key criterion for your system. Today’s security solutions are integrated, and you want to invest in a surveillance solution that can interoperate with access control, emergency management, and other safety and security systems on your campuses. Keep reading below to learn about ONVIF, interoperability, and how it can help you get the most from your school surveillance solutions.
on Monday, 14 June 2021.
Posted in School Surveillance Cameras Rio Grande Valley, TX , School Surveillance Cameras