Unfortunately, Pizzas Aren’t The Only Thing Being Delivered to Ridgemont High Anymore

Security issues on educational campuses are an extremely hot topic today. Suggestions range from arming teachers to building fortresses around the schools. There are some who believe that the media actually promotes the violence with extensive coverage in the local and national news. We believe the most successful security solutions lie in the middle ground and can be achieved very simply and effectively.

Today’s school administrators are facing the difficult task of providing a safe environment for students on a limited budget. When a lapse in security occurs the school district and individual administrators are subjected to easy criticism. Hindsight evaluation from a microscopic viewpoint seems to be the most common approach in today’s society.

There is no reason to be overwhelmed by security issues today. Simply stated, security at schools is easy when compared to other enterprises. Let me state that once more: school security is easy when compared to other enterprises.  Schools have a unique advantage when developing security and safety plans, based on their structure and environment. The ability to deny building access, limit access to hallways, search lockers, use detection devices, control vehicle access to the property and administer suspensions and expulsions for behavior are exceptional tools.

The most common problems are vandalism, drugs, fights, bullying and truancy. Our experience has shown that many problems at educational facilities are perpetrated by non-students on campus; addressing this issue is a big step in the right direction.