Beyond Just Physical Security in School Safety

How do you keep a school safe? Many tactics rely on physical security – perimeter fences, locked doors, security guards. But a holistic safety strategy goes further. Hardware and software must be used together. Visitor management systems, access control systems, incident management databases – all of these tools should be in place and be able to integrate with each other. Many of these best practices are currently in place in top districts across the country. Large districts shouldn’t be regarded as “different” from others; it’s better to view them as harbingers of trends the entire education space will soon face. Learn how they serve as a blueprint that schools across America should follow.