Every day, millions of students go to private and public schools nationwide. When you send your child to school, you expect they’ll be kept safe. Unfortunately, bad actors exist, and schools aren’t always the safe havens they should be. A comprehensive security strategy can help keep children shielded from harm and protect schools from potential danger. The Office of Safe Schools advises districts on prevention, intervention, and emergency preparedness planning in Florida. At Integrated Security Consultants, we proudly partner with schools in the Tampa Bay area and beyond to install state-of-the-art security systems designed specifically for educational institutions.
How Can Schools Improve Safety and Security?
Police Officers and Security Guards
Adding police officers and security guards to schools is one of the most popular security measures in the U.S. However, studies have shown that increasing the number of school resource officers at an institution doesn’t always correlate to reducing crime. One study found that drug and weapon offenses increased with a higher number of security officers present in schools.
Controlling Access to Buildings
An access control system is an effective way to keep outsiders out of schools. These systems allow students to enter a facility with a keycard or code, which can help keep them safe. Additionally, access control systems can be more affordable than you may realize. You can utilize access control at every school entry point, making it difficult for potential wrongdoers to enter the campus.
Security Systems
How can schools improve safety and security? An overarching security plan is essential. It will likely include security cameras, door alarms, and other elements to keep students safe. These measures can also help capture information about perpetrators to assist law enforcement in arresting anyone who commits a crime at a school. The most crucial element of any security system is integration. It’s imperative that each element complements the others.
Integrated Security Consultants specializes in school security plans and can strategize to keep your campus safe. Contact us online or call us at 813-254-0033 to schedule a free, no-obligation quote.