It’s the first week of school for millions of students nationwide. While the school year brings excitement and fun, it can also cause anxiety for parents wondering whether their children’s school prioritizes back to school safety. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to school safety, but school districts must implement security strategies that center the safety of students and faculty members. We’re going to cover just a few of the ways that schools can keep kids safe. If your child’s school still needs to employ these preventive measures, it may be worth asking what the security plan is and how they reached that decision.
Keeping Schools Safe
While there’s no way to completely prevent danger, schools can take steps to significantly reduce their risk of becoming targets. Integrated Security Consultants works with schools and school districts of all sizes to safeguard their properties. These are some of the most common technologies and products that our educational clients implement to help protect their campuses.
Access Control Systems: These systems are specifically designed to protect a school’s doors. An access control system allows a way to control who enters and exits a building. Rather than doors being left unlocked or relying on physical keys, access control uses key cards or biometric measures like fingerprints to unlock a door. This allows for an easy way to stop potential intruders.
Security Cameras: Security cameras are one of the most essential parts of a school security plan. Strategically placed cameras can capture everything that happens on a school campus, providing valuable evidence if a crime occurs. Additionally, security cameras serve as a powerful crime deterrent. Studies have found that wrongdoers are significantly less likely to target buildings with visible cameras.
Physical Security: Another security element that schools often consider is the presence of physical security guards or law enforcement officers. However, it’s worth considering research that hasn’t found a link between an increased police presence and school safety; if anything, police are more likely to escalate student punishment. While physical security can be comforting, it may not be effective.
Developing A Security Strategy
How should schools develop a security strategy? Working with a qualified security firm is the simplest way for educational facilities to remain safe. At Integrated Security Consultants, our team values Integrity, Solutions, and Customer Service — the ISC way. We protect people, property, and profits and understand that nothing is more important than our children’s safety. That’s why ISC utilizes cutting-edge technology and top-tier products to ensure you get the best. If you’re affiliated with a school and looking for a way to improve back to school safety, call us at 813-254-0033 or contact us online.