Every other day, security breaches occur, making it increasingly important to be in a secure environment. A lock and key are no longer sufficient to control who may gain access to premises without the owner's permission.
Schools must control access to the campus, which has become a necessity since the first line of defense should any security breach occur in the school.
An example of unauthorized/unwanted access to a school would be a parent or guardian who is not custodial, a hostage or shooting situation, a predator, or even an unauthorized guest in a dormitory. Installing an access control system effectively prevents all of these potential incidents and other potentially dangerous ones.
With the aid of an access control system, premises, including schools, can carefully regulate, control, and monitor anyone, or anything, moving in, around, or within a perimeter so that all movements are restricted, controlled, and monitored. Today, access control systems are widely used to protect assets and people from potential threats, making security more convenient and less of a barrier.
This article is all about how these systems can improve school safety.
Benefits of Access Control Systems in Schools
Access control security systems for schools are a great way to secure an institution without compromising security, but they are also a great way to keep the school safe. Here are the top benefits of implementing Access Control Systems in Schools.
Identity assurance
Access control systems have the immediate benefit of allowing students and staff to verify their identities. Through biometrics, access control systems can be used to ensure that people entering school premises have the proper credentials. Under these circumstances, an alarm can be sounded to discourage unauthorized access.
Multi-building management
There are usually multiple buildings on school premises, and a central access control system simplifies the management of all buildings. Building A can be accessed easily from building D, across or entirely different from building A, thanks to access control systems. In addition to reducing response time, a central location saves money by requiring fewer staff to be on site.
Heating/cooling systems, as well as lighting systems, can be integrated into access control systems. Using this system, you can effectively manage the building land and save time, money, and energy.
Two-way communication
As part of the integration of access control systems with intercom systems and video cameras, it becomes possible for guests and school staff to communicate in a two-way fashion between themselves and each other. This can be useful if the parents or guests cannot provide a key fob or code for delivery purposes or are in other situations.
Attendance tracking
Your entire student body can be issued key cards to access the school facility without unauthorized access. Furthermore, this will provide a simplified way to maintain attendance records and know who was present at any given time under the circumstances, as well as be able to track security personnel in the building.
Easy and secure access for teachers and staff
Key distribution is no longer necessary, and resources are no longer wasted on key management. Schools today offer vital electronic fobs, key cards, or badges that teachers and staff can use to access the building. Some systems only require you to take your phone out of pocket. As a result, entry is a lot smoother, faster, and more secure.
An early warning
In some access control systems available today, an alarm or warning will sound if there is a security breach.
Due to the different levels of security breaches, individuals and school management can know what measures to take, thus reducing the likelihood of chaos in the event of an incident.
The basic function of wireless smart home security systems is to facilitate a top-tier response to an emergency. When there is a need to lock down the school's premises immediately due to a circumstance, a single push of a button can effectively initiate an immediate lockdown by the installed access control system inside the building. As a result, the school grounds are always safe.
Conclusion
The purpose of access control systems in a school's premises goes beyond just allowing or denying entry or detecting and repelling attacks before they occur. A school's perimeter should be secured throughout. It is important to note that access control policies can and should be implemented in addition to access control systems so that they work together to form a complete access control system. The access control policy sets the tone for everything else.
With Johns Brothers Security, you can implement a top-of-line security system that alerts you of all the thefts.
