Like most learning institutions nationwide, Rockport, TX, schools have placed safety and security at the top of their priority list. To enhance security, the Rockport-Fulton ISD has implemented additional visitor management system protocols, including a tracking system. 

As part of a robust business security system for schools, this protocol offers a first line of defense critical in protecting students and staff. Here, we’ll explore some of the other systems that schools nationwide use to reduce crime and injuries.

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The Best School Safeguards

Unfortunately, there is no “one” answer to enhancing school security and safety. Today’s environment requires a comprehensive approach encompassing advanced technology, physical security protocols, and involvement between security personnel, staff, parents, and students.

At Circle Industries, we conduct security site assessments in schools across the Rio Grande Valley and Southern Texas, helping them integrate security systems that offer the best protection. We evaluate current practices and vulnerable areas and propose customized security solutions. These solutions are designed to reduce active shooter incidents, assaults, bullying, vandalism, and school and vehicle break-ins. 

Access Control

Schools possess two perimeters that require control: the outer property line and all access points into the school building and grounds. Integrating discrete security cameras into the school entrance, parking areas, and all access points ensures school personnel receive alerts should a security event unfold or someone attempts an unauthorized entry. 

Automated locks and lockdown functions enable a quick response to proactively protect students and staff. Cameras in hallways and corridors, sports fields, auditoriums, and cafeterias provide a watchful eye that alerts authorities if bullying or drug use is evident. Sensors in strategic locations can also alert security of attempted entry during non-operational hours.

Video Surveillance

At Circle Industries, we partner with Ava, an intelligent video security solution. Their Smart Presence ™ and Aware VMS use machine learning and AI to detect unusual activity, including behaviors and people of interest. It alerts school authorities, stopping threatening actions before the threat escalates.

Real-time analytics uses intelligent algorithms to detect abnormal behavior and bring it to the attention of school personnel by highlighting it on the video feed. For instance, if unauthorized access occurs, it will highlight the video showing who it is and where they’ve gained entry, such as a stairwell.

This solution seamlessly integrates with existing security cameras and access control systems and is NDAA 889 compliant.

To learn more about business security systems for schools or to schedule a complimentary consultation or site survey, contact Circle Industries today.