Where a district needs to start with physical security upgrades depends largely on individual school buildings. Older buildings may need a complete security overhaul, while newer buildings are being designed with today’s physical security technologies in mind.
There are a few key elements of physical security school districts must consider as part of their strategy. Access control, vaping sensors, weapon detection and mass communication (including communications with law enforcement) are some of the areas where districts can introduce tech to enhance physical security.
Of these, access control is the most crucial to build into a school’s security infrastructure, with numerous technologies available to help keep buildings of any age protected.