Reducing the Risks -- Spaces4Learning

School security measures that can help reduce the risks of terrorism while also reducing the risks of other types of school security incidents:

School safety web training systems
Visitor management software
Properly trained and armed school security and/or law enforcement personnel assigned to schools
Training in pattern matching and recognition
Involvement of law enforcement, fire service, emergency management and public health officials in school crisis planning
External school security assessments conducted by a firm with anti-terrorist qualifications
Proximity card systems
Training in visual weapons screening
Security laminate film
Drills which require independent judgement of staff
Ballistic laminate film for key glass areas
Duress button systems
Virtual tours of school facilities for use in emergency situations
Emergency notification systems
Portable radios for key staff
Fencing
External numbering of doors
The use of Knox boxes to provide keys to first responders
Thoughtfully implemented school security camera systems

This article originally appeared in the issue of .

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