Just Waiting on NEWS from PAT..Effective Campus Security Goes Beyond Entrances and Exits May 23, 2018 "The reality is that there is no 'one size fits all' solution to what doors and openings work for every school," ASSA ABLOY Director of Business Development - K-12, Ron Baer said. "Perimeter fencing, visitor entry vestibules, attack resistant doors, proper locks, secure key systems, and effective hardware all play an important role in a schools active assailant strategy." Video Surveillance Patrick was right when he said it was impossible to have someone at every door, but it isnt impossible to have eyes on every door. With proper video surveillance technology, a campus security department can have a way to view each door on campus all within the same platform. With the advanced technology we have today, you can find a way to integrate your access control and your video surveillance so that if someone or something suspicious is seen, you can immediately lock down the area and dispatch a security officer. Safety Plan Ensure that you have a plan for each and every scenario your campus might be faced with. Invest in a visitor management platform that allows administration to perform background checks and log each person gaining access to your campus. Perform drills with your students and educate your faculty and staff on what they should do if they spot something suspicious or if an emergency situation begins to unfold. Check for security gaps on your campus. Do you have any holes in your policies that might allow something to slip through? Create a way for students to anonymously and safely report bullying. Most instances of violence on campus stem from bullying in some way. Educate your staff on signs of bullying and gun violence in an effort to prevent an incident from ever happening. "Each element must be carefully considered to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors," Baer said. "The best way to find the combination of strategies and technologies that works best for your facility is to partner with a security integrator and a security manufacturer that will do a site survey and help you plan for these scenarios. Proper planning and correctly deployed technology can mean the difference in averting the kind of crisis and tragedies that rightfully concern schools every day.