Posts Tagged ‘school security’

• Mass Shootings: A Case For Better Access Control

  • April 20th, 2023
  • Posted in Access Control, Public Safety, School Security, School Shooters, surveillance monitoring, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, access control systems, mas shootings, public security, school security, surveillance monitoring, Video surveillance

  The U.S. has experienced two high-profile mass shootings in just two weeks, and they make a strong case for why facilities need to beef up their access control. The best ways to keep your facility safe and secure are to… Read More

• Should Your School Conduct Active Shooter Drills?

  • September 15th, 2022
  • Posted in School Security, School Shooters, Security Trends
  • Tags: active shooter drills, active shooters, school security, school shooters, student safety, student safety drills

  School is back in session, and that means the school administration has to consider the safety of their students and staff for another academic year. As part of this, it’s often considered appropriate to add active shooter drills to the… Read More

• 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Security Systems

  • August 18th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Cloud Security, Commercial Security, Integration, Networked Security, School Security, Security Technology, Systems Integration
  • Tags: better security, cloud-based security, commercial security, home security, modern security, modern security technology, networked security, school security, security itnegration, security systems, Security Technology, strong security, upgrade security

  If you’re still operating an older security system, it might be time to consider upgrading. With new technology comes new capabilities and better security systems that can keep your facility and anyone in it protected. The thought of upgrading can… Read More

• Preparing for the New School Year

  • August 4th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Commercial Security, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: fire safety, fire systems, school safety, school security, school systems, security systems

  It’s almost time for school to be back in session, which means all of the important systems in place will be needing maintenance and repairs after being barren for 3 months of summer. A mass influx of bodies between teachers,… Read More

• How Paging & Intercom Systems Benefit School Security

  • July 28th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Emergency Notifications, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security
  • Tags: intercom, intercoms, mass notification system, overhead paging, overhead paging system, school safety, school security

  Overhead paging and intercom systems have been around for a very long time and sometimes are considered to be outdated or less important than other security systems, but they have a critical role to play when it comes to keeping… Read More

• Best Practices for School and Campus Access Control

  • July 21st, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, School Security, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, campus security, school security, surveillance systems, vestibules, Video surveillance

  One of the best ways to strengthen security in schools and on campuses is to employ strict access control. Forcing students and faculty to go through slow, strict checkpoints can be a major problem, but that doesn’t mean schools should… Read More

• How to Maximize Security in Your School

  • July 15th, 2022
  • Posted in Education, Integration, School Security, School Shooters
  • Tags: school safety, school safety strategies, school security, school security strategies, school shootings, student protection, student safety

  Having a strong, well-integrated security system is important in any school to help keep it safe and secure. However, school security should not start and stop at the security systems in place. There are a lot of ways to amplify… Read More

• Being Proactive Against School Shootings

  • July 7th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Early Warning Systems, Education, Integration, Intercom Systems, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration, Video Camera Networks, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: automated emergency response, campus security, integrated security, school security, school shooters, security web

  Reaction is always slower than action, so it’s critical for schools and campuses to be proactive against school shootings. There are many ways to do this including important policy updates and faculty training, but also implementing important security measures and… Read More

• Important Reasons to Consult Security Professionals to Design Your Campus Security Network

  • June 23rd, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Cloud Security, Education, Integration, intelligent technology, Networked Security, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration
  • Tags: campus security, campus security network, child safety, integrated security, school safety, school security, school security network, security consult, security consultation, security network, security professionals, student safety

  The needs of any school campus are unique when thinking about security—these facilities need to be flexible and feel comfortable for students and staff while remaining safe and secure. It can be difficult to determine what will work best for… Read More

• How Campus-Wide Security Protects Students and Assists Campus Security Officers

  • June 16th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Education, Intercom Systems, School Security, School Shooters, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, campus security, centralized monitoring, integrated security, intercom systems, overhead paging, school security, security officers

  As we seek solutions to the ongoing problem of school and campus security, we realize there’s a lot to think about. When considering how we apply each of these potential security measures we have to think about the privacy and… Read More