In today’s world, there are numerous amounts of options that can help keep your school safe from predators, but sometimes, we get all caught up in the flashy lights that we forget to take a step back and examine the basics. Access control for schools is a must when securing your school. Cameras and intercoms are also important, but when you are on a limited budget, access control may be the only way to go.
Dunn suggests that the first step in arming your school is to choose one point of entry. “This should be the entry that is most used,” said Dunn. “After the door is chosen, we will take it from there and design an Access Control Solution to fit your needs.”
As a security integrator, our job is to make sure that all of your security systems are working seamlessly together to ensure a safe and secure campus. Access control systems integrate with our custom NVRs to make it easier for a Superintendent to lock down their campus, if needed. Many access control services also provide the ability to intergrate VOIP devices, as well.
For those on a budget, Guardian Security recently partnered with an energy company that can help schools save thousands of dollars just by changing up a few items in their facilities, such as light bulbs.
One important tip that Dunn recommends to school administrators is to actually close the door. “It’s important to make sure that the door actually closes. I always see Access Controlled Doors propped open by a rock or door stoppers which defeats the purpose. A propped open door is just an invitation for the bad guys to enter.”
Dunn hopes that this small tip can help prevent dangerous situations before they begin. For more information about how we can secure your school with access control, click the "learn more" button below or call Guardian at 800--658-2054.
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