As a school administrator, considering the safety of your students, staff, faculty, and facilities is always at the top of mind. To make the task easier and more streamlined, school alarm systems provide a layer of protection you may not have thought of yet.

But what exactly is a school alarm system? The assumption is often that it’s simply a burglary system, but that’s not the case. It’s a versatile security measure that can incorporate fire alarm monitoring, emergency communications, and more! Read on below to learn a few different protections that this comprehensive alarm and surveillance solution can bring to your Victoria, TX campus.

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One System That Does It All

Texas campuses are large, with VISD serving nearly 14,000 students, 17 elementary schools, and 7 secondary schools! Keeping an eye on every property seems like an impossible task. By adding security and surveillance solutions, you can monitor and manage issues that arise immediately without fumbling through several disparate systems that don’t communicate with one another. Plus, Circle Industries can customize a solution that meets the unique needs of each campus while also accommodating the preferences of principals, superintendents, parents, and students.

Fire Alarm

A system of alarms, smoke and fire detectors, and sprinklers can help you achieve an adequate response in case of any emergency. Suppose an incident arises outside of school hours. A remote monitoring station will notify the authorities and delegate an appropriate response in adequate time. Top campus administrators will receive a text, phone call, or other pre-programmed messages to inform them of the situation automatically.

Surveillance

Being able to view hallways, cafeterias, and reception areas not only provides proof to law enforcement should any issues or vandalism occur, but visible surveillance cameras serve as a deterrent to unwanted behavior as well. Campus security can view footage live or log in remotely to view recordings later.

Emergency Management System

If an emergency arises on your Victoria-area campus, then getting the message to all stakeholders in a timely fashion is critical. Programmed student, classroom, faculty, and parent groups will each receive crafted messaging in case of building closures, evacuations, early-outs, and more. Administrators can customize which information each group receives to avoid unnecessary panic and ensure streamlined emergency responses.

 

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