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Although we have completed our four part series covering the elements of an effective school safety strategy, it is clear that the ability to 'secure-in-place' within the classroom, conceal the room's occupants and lock the classroom door is extremely effective and foundational to every school safety strategy, In this next blog post, we have compiled what are generally agreed to the key requirement to be able to achieve classroom door locking with maximum efficiency and minimal risk. We highly recommend everyone involved in school safety read this critically important post: https://hubs.la/Q02sBSyw0 Let's keep working together to ensure the safety and security of our schools. #schoolsafety #education #security #communityengagement

As we have been discussing, we want to help school districts focus on the multi-layered approach to school safety which include: 1. Physical Security, 2. Policy and processes, and 3. Engagement. Policy and process addresses the need for everyone to understand their role in an emergency situation and emergency and what they are to do if something unexpectedly occurs. Processes can be within a school campus and or across a whole school district. All people involved need to be drilled and the processes audited to ensure that should a situation occurs, the best possible outcome can be achieved Schools and school districts need to develop a culture of school safety through ongoing means of motivating and rewarding as well as auditing as we outline in the post. Let’s continue to never grow weary of attention to school safety and let’s keep our kids, teachers and staff safe. See more: https://hubs.la/Q02RS--30 #schoolsafety #schoolsecurity #townsteel #doorsecurity #doorhardware

𝟴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Safety and #security are vital concerns not only for adults but also for our most vulnerable members of society—children. In today’s world, where incidents of #crime and violence seem to be on the rise, ensuring the safety of our schools has become a primary concern in communities worldwide. Children, along with administrators and their families, deserve to feel safe and secure within the educational environment. To address this critical issue, it’s imperative to implement effective school #safety techniques that can enhance security and provide peace of mind for all stakeholders. 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘇 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶, 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗢𝗜𝗗𝗔 shares 𝟴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀. According to Mr. #AtulMahajan, Director of #MirazSecuritas, the key points are shared. They are: 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 When it comes to school safety, securing the perimeter is crucial. Fences and gates are essential for both exterior and interior safety. Designated drop-off zones and parking lots should be guarded to prevent unauthorized access. Implementing strict policies and signage ensures compliance. Regular monitoring through security guards and #surveillance maintains control. Differentiating parking for staff, #students, and visitors, along with ID systems, adds layers of security. Properly secured entry points and periodic inspections are vital precautions... 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/guw4pPCc #schoolsecurity #SchoolSafety #securitytips #SecurityServices #securitysystem Atul Mahajan Parents, Educators/Teachers, and Students in Action (PESA) PARENTS AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INC The Mother's International School GD Goenka University, School of Management Ryan International School

Part II of a sound safety and Security Strategy. Policy and process is foundation to building a culture of safety consciousness and practices with faculty, staff and students as well as supporting organizations such as law enforcement. Learn about these critical concepts and how to apply them in our latest post: https://hubs.la/Q02r48Cr0.

With 4 kids who are going to 3 different schools, school safety & security has always been close to my heart and a #1 priority. Check out the insightful blog by the one and only Guy Grace that emphasizes designing security in layers!

ATTENTION SCHOOL LEADERS Have you completed the important first step and had an independent safety assessment performed? The Michigan Dept of Education is providing grant funding for that very purpose. With summer approaching, now is a great time to engage School Safety and Compliance to perform a Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (TVRA). Upon completion of your TVRA, school leaders are provided a detailed report listing findings and recommendations that can be used to prioritize improvements to your facility and staff training.       The Michigan Department of Education 31aa grants for 2024-2025 provides significant new per pupil funding for districts to use for school safety initiatives and mental health resources. Applicants can get their estimated award by multiplying their current pupil count by $220. Approved Uses of Funds Includes:  • Facility safety and security assessments   • Updated emergency operations procedures   • Training for school staff on threat assessment  • Training for school staff and students on threat response  • Safety infrastructure, including, but not limited to,  o Cameras, Door secondary locks, Hardened vestibules, Security glass/glazing, Door and window labeling, etc.   • School resource officers  • Any other school safety service or product necessary to improve or maintain security in buildings ________________________________________________________________________________   Many districts have taken advantage of state funding to update emergency and safety procedures, get independent facility safety assessments, install new safety infrastructure and equipment, and more.   SS&C is a Michigan company that partners with its educational community clients – both public and private – to achieve their safety and security goals. We assist our School District clients with everything from the performance of independent safety audits of facilities and procedures, preparation of EOPs, and building-level staff training.  See our website to see (1) a list of SS&C professional services for our educational clients, (2) a description of our School Facility Risk-Assessments, and (3) what experience shows are the Top 3 School Security Mistakes.      Contact us at SS&C to discuss how we can help you to improve the safety and security of your facilities.  Talking to us has no cost and no obligation.   Tracy Richardson and Ron Wernette School Safety & Compliance, LLC (734) 735-4265 WR@schoolsafetyandcompliance.com https://lnkd.in/gE-pSdWM 

ATTENTION SCHOOL LEADERS Have you completed the important first step and had an independent safety assessment performed? The Michigan Dept of Education is providing grant funding for that very purpose. With summer approaching, now is a great time to engage School Safety and Compliance to perform a Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (TVRA). Upon completion of your TVRA, school leaders are provided a detailed report listing findings and recommendations that can be used to prioritize improvements to your facility and staff training.       The Michigan Department of Education 31aa grants for 2024-2025 provides significant new per pupil funding for districts to use for school safety initiatives and mental health resources. Applicants can get their estimated award by multiplying their current pupil count by $220. Approved Uses of Funds Includes:  • Facility safety and security assessments   • Updated emergency operations procedures   • Training for school staff on threat assessment  • Training for school staff and students on threat response  • Safety infrastructure, including, but not limited to,  o Cameras, Door secondary locks, Hardened vestibules, Security glass/glazing, Door and window labeling, etc.   • School resource officers  • Any other school safety service or product necessary to improve or maintain security in buildings _________________________________________________________________________________________   Many districts have taken advantage of state funding to update emergency and safety procedures, get independent facility safety assessments, install new safety infrastructure and equipment, and more.   SS&C is a Michigan company that partners with its educational community clients – both public and private – to achieve their safety and security goals. We assist our School District clients with everything from the performance of independent safety audits of facilities and procedures, preparation of EOPs, and building-level staff training.  See our website to see (1) a list of SS&C professional services for our educational clients, (2) a description of our School Facility Risk-Assessments, and (3) what experience shows are the Top 3 School Security Mistakes.      Contact us at SS&C to discuss how we can help you to improve the safety and security of your facilities.  Talking to us has no cost and no obligation.   Tracy Richardson and Ron Wernette School Safety & Compliance, LLC (734) 735-4265 WR@schoolsafetyandcompliance.com https://lnkd.in/gE-pSdWM 

Once upon a time, school safety was a simple matter. The biggest concerns were a scraped knee on the playground or a lost lunchbox. Fast forward to today, and the narrative has drastically changed. In an era where ensuring the safety of students, staff, and faculty is paramount, school administrators face a complex challenge - how to protect their schools in an increasingly unpredictable world. The crucial first step in any school safety plan is controlling and monitoring access to school premises with a Visitor Management System. Such a system is not just a tool; it's a fundamental step towards enhancing the security of your school environment. If your current school safety plan does not include streamlined visitor check-ins, thorough background checks for visitors and volunteers, and detailed tracking of student and visitor activities, now is the time to consider integrating these critical elements.

In the context of school safety, we want to help school districts focus on the multi-layered approach to school safety which include: 1. Physical Security, 2. Policy and processes, and 3. Engagement. In this post (https://hubs.la/Q02RSVsj0), we discuss physical security. Physical security requires a review and hardening of specific areas of your campus including the overall property, the campus parking lot(s), the building(s) themselves and within the building interior, including the classroom. This relates to several types of security including (and most importantly), the locking of facility and room doors, the surveillance of the property and public areas and the methods of controlling access and flows within the buildings. In reviewing physical security, it’s important to address multiple layers of physical security as we outline in https://hubs.la/Q02RSVsj0. Let’s continue to never grow weary of attention to school safety and let’s keep our kids, teachers and staff safe. #schoolsafety #schoolsecurity #townsteel #doorsecurity #doorhardware