Baltimore, MD School Security Systems
Secure Alarms Inc offers a wide variety of possibilities so you can take your school security access systems to the limit. Our focus is on door access control, school security cameras, card access, and gate access control on school parking and campuses. Every control system is custom-made according to school’s needs. Needless to mention that our team is DoorKing certified as we are their authorized distributors in Maryland.
We all must agree that today’s world has become unforeseeable in all aspects. Being conscious and responsible towards certain situations is not enough. We are challenged to be predictive about tomorrow. There are many drawbacks faced by schools, universities, and colleges. Some of them being theft, vandalism, violence, shooting, etc.
Keeping up with educational system obstacles, we at Secure Alarms continuously improve and innovate our access control systems. We also ensure that educational leaders rise to the occasion and to do so the school security system must be at its peak. School safety is a constant priority across the nation and you as educational leaders must explore the resources to raise safety and reduce threats.
Access Control Systems for Schools in Baltimore, MD
Secure Alarms offer productive and practical solutions for university and school access control which is customized according to their needs. It involves securing each corner of the property with an emphasis on every entry point.
Access systems use evolving technologies that allow students and teachers to enter certain areas by using card, door, remote, and intercom access as well as keyless entry and key tracking, telephone entry and buzzer systems.
Secure Alarms access system is based on database of people who try to enter the property. Access is allowed if authorization matches the database, and the door is unlocked but only for a limited time. Various authorization options can be installed such as password or PIN, key fob, fingerprint or smart key.
School Security Cameras
Installing security cameras is one of the most common ways to protect educational facilities from theft, vandalism, and other types of violence. Schools, universities, and other educational institutions are expected to keep students and staff safe. Facility will respond to incidents more quickly, detect suspicious behavior, prevent crime from happening and most importantly create safer environment for teachers and students. Secure Alarms offers high-definition cameras both wireless and wired, indoor and outdoor, and gate video surveillance installation. The best thing is that all CCTV cameras allow you to monitor, record and remotely control the whole video surveillance system. Educational facilities’ parking lots are also an important part of property and should be monitored too.
Intercom System for School Security
Intercom is a two-way communication electronic gadget that allows audio and video transmission. Students and school employees’ safety should be a priority goal and easy access to school premises keeps the workflow uninterrupted. Some of the advantages Secure Alarms provides for intercom systems in educational facilities are back and forth communication all over the school regardless the size, spreading an emergency notification quickly, and control over who enters or exits the school premises. Some of the intercom services that we offer are voice, video, telephone gate, wired/wireless, outdoor, and electric gate intercom system.
Card Access Control in Schools
Improving the access of unwanted visitors to school and university premises is a vital step towards the future. Advanced security measures and card access systems help keep these people out of these areas. Some of the benefits are fast and easy access to rooms, safeguarding against key copying, cancelling the card of fired staff member or expelled student, and history of entry record. Authorized and certified from the most reputable brands such as DoorKing, Honeywell, Kantech, Alarm.com, Secure Alarms will provide you with best technicians to deliver high-quality card readers according to your needs. We can equip educational facilities with card identifiers, proximity card readers, wired/wireless door access and key fobs.
School Gate Access Control
Usually, all educational facilities have a parking lot for their staff and even students. Installing proper access control for parking lot entry will keep track of who entered the property. This is a way of restricting access to intruders. Universities, colleges, and K-12 facilities are considered gated communities since some have apartments and dorms on their property. Gate access includes the installation of automatic gate motors, electric/magnetic locks, card readers, and phone entry systems that allow authorized people to enter educational facilities. You can rely on quality and the best service since DKS products are number one on the market.
And There is More : Alarms, Fire and Smoke Detectors
Secure Alarms can offer monitored smoke detectors which means that the fire department will be alarmed in case of fire emergency. By installing an alarm system, you can protect your facility after school hours, on weekends and on holidays. Alarms can be activated in hallways near the entrance between classes or outside of lunch hours on secondary exits since, at these times, no one should be near exits and entrances.
Why We Are the Perfect Fit for Your School
For three decades, educational institutions of all types and sizes have trusted Secure Alarms to make them safe with the best security solutions.
We have knowledge and experience in access control, video surveillance, fire protection and intrusion detection to protect staff and students.
Our staff is DKS certified and trained to deliver the best access security solutions
24/7 availability
Every service we perform is backed up with warranty
Security system evaluation and consultations are free
The Threats Educational Facilities Face Daily
K-12, universities and other educational facilities face many threats nowadays. It wouldn’t be a cry for help if it didn’t involve children from preschool to adulthood. Educators and principals of these institutions should strengthen their security and raise awareness on some major issues.
Mass shootings
Only in 2020 and 2021 there were 93 school shootings across the nation. Statistics show that in the last thirty years the number of shootings has increased. This event can affect students, teachers, and parents in many ways. Mostly it ends with death and leaves big traumas on children, which affect their further mental health.
Improving the access control security system can help prevent these things even a bit. It can control those who approach the school property, identify intruders, and record suspicious activities.
Bullying
Bullying among students has been an active problem for many years. In 2019 survey about 21% of K-12 students reported being bullied at school. Bullying produces negative consequences such as substance use, suicides, and physical and mental health issues. Methods and procedures for monitoring students’ behavior should be implemented to identify at-risk conduct before something serious happens.
Vandalism and Theft
The term school vandalism refers to on-purpose damage to school property such as graffiti, glass breaking, and destroying equipment. Another issue is break-in, which means entering school property during closing hours. Vandalism doesn’t receive so much attention as bullying or shooting, but it can cost schools a lot due to repairs and replacement of equipment. The right and quality school surveillance system can reduce these occurrences successfully.
Theft may involve stealing equipment or parking lot theft. Installing gate access control, video surveillance and card access may help you prevent unwanted visitors from entering the property and parking lots.
Ways To Choose the Most Efficient School Security System
Highly populated schools in urban and city areas may have different security requirements that rural schools just like college campuses and elementary schools have different needs. But the most effective security plan involves the same things no matter the type of educational institution.
Organize Risk Assessment and Security Check
Risk assessment involves inspecting potential threats to the facility and evaluate safety measures. This is vital and should be done on a regular basis to keep students, faculty, and staff safe. Nowadays, these assessment programs have advanced, so it is easier to address potential risks.
Explore Local and State Regulations
Federal Commission on School Safety is an institution that recommends policies and procedures for K-12, universities, and colleges by giving counties, states, and locality freedom to choose what is best for their facilities. Most states improved school security by installing access control systems and implementing emergency drills and safety plans. Bear in mind that not all states have the same rules.
Security System Training of Faculty and Staff
Since there are many different educational facilities and each has special requirements, the teachers and staff should get familiar with security procedures and policies. Training of school staff can include seminars and presentations designed by the school board, administration, or security company.