When students are in a safe, secure environment like schools, they can focus on learning the academic skills and concepts they need to be successful now and in the future. At Knight Security Systems, we install, repair and maintain custom alarm and video systems to help support your safety goals.
The Rising Need for Security at Schools
Now more than ever, students can face several threats in the classroom. From classroom disorder and bullying to assaults and violent crime, all kinds of risks can unfortunately occur.
Schools should be where students gather to learn, grow, make friends and engage in extracurricular sports and activities. Without adequate school security, though, students, teachers and staff are at risk.
Assessing your current school safety measures and implementing security systems can help minimize these risks and keep everyone safe.
7 Ways to Improve School Security
Students deserve to feel safe in their classrooms and everywhere else on school grounds. Here are some ways you can improve your school's security:
1. Secure the School's Perimeters
You don't want just anyone to be able to access your school's interior and exterior. There should be restricted points of entry on the property to keep unauthorized individuals from getting in. Having secure fencing and identification systems helps secure your school's perimeters.
2. Enforce Designated Access Points
Create designated parking areas and entries for students and faculty and a separate one for guests. This way, you'll be better able to control and monitor who comes on campus. There should still be a limited number of doors to minimize the chances that someone will enter without going through security.
3. Install Security Cameras
Surveillance monitoring through security screens can help you watch over the campus and catch potential issues early on. It's also likely that criminals will think twice before unlawfully entering the premises and committing a crime if they know they are being watched. Having plenty of lighting, especially motion-detected lights, can enhance the effectiveness of your security cameras.
4. Limit Visitors
Before visitors can gain access to the property, they should have to go through the front reception or security desk. There should be security screenings, check-in and check-out processes so you can monitor who is on campus and when. You can also have different procedures for scheduled and unscheduled visitors as well as escort processes.
5. Reinforce Classrooms
All classrooms should have locking systems that allow teachers and faculty to lock the doors from the inside. Having attack-resistant doors and windows can provide an additional layer of protection in situations where there's an active shooter. There should be ways to send alerts or call for help in the classroom, as well.
6. Create a Safety Plan and Practice Drills
Make sure all students, faculty and staff know what to do in emergency situations. Have a safety plan that covers everything from threat identification to the best way to respond to an active shooter. Regularly delivering school safety presentations and practicing drills can help improve school safety.
7. Have Custom Security Systems
Your school is unique, which is why you need custom alarm and security solutions. Knight Security Systems offers everything from remote monitoring to complete security systems. Our cutting-edge technology and 24/7 customer support help make a difference in emergencies.
Protect Your School With Knight Security Systems
For more than 60 years, we've been meeting the safety and security needs of residents and commercial businesses throughout New York and Connecticut. As a leading and family-owned and operated alarm company, we are committed to your safety.
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