Protecting Our Kids in a New School Year: Expectations Vs. Reality
Now that schools have been in session for few months and everyone is settling into a new normal, it’s vitally important that those in charge of school security don’t become…
School Safety & Security Is Everyone’s Responsibility
When it comes to school safety and security, administrators, teachers, and campus support staff are all members of the security team. Custodians and janitors, front office staff, administrators, teachers, nurses…
DIY Self-Monitored Security System vs. Professional Monitoring: Small Businesses Face Difficult Decision
Sonitrol’s new TotalGuard™ protection offers economical all-in-one solution When it comes to security, small- and mid-size business owners are often faced with the choice between a DIY self-monitored security system…
School Security Risk Assessment: Here’s What to Expect
Educators across the country are looking for better ways to protect their students, staff, and surrounding communities in the wake of tragic active shooter episodes on school campuses. And, they’re…
Clay Crost Talks About School Security on Price of Business Radio
Clay Crost is the Director of Education with Sonitrol Great Lakes. Clay has been in the security business for 34 years working in all areas of security including intrusion,…
How Effective Is Your School’s Fire Evacuation Plan?
Recommendations to help make your facility safer With the academic year in full swing, schools across the country are beginning their first rounds of fire drills. As alarms blare and…
School Staffers Share Safety, Security Responsibilities
When it comes to school safety and security, administrators, teachers, and campus support staff are all members of the security team. This includes custodians and janitors, front office staff, nurses…
Three Strategies to Improve School Parking Area Security
How safe is your school’s parking lot or garage? From unauthorized visitors to vandalism to property theft and assault, school parking areas supply criminals with easy targets and tempting assets.…
Ask Sonitrol: What Does Verified Response Mean?
Taking the guesswork out of electronic security At Sonitrol Great Lakes, our verified responsive monitoring framework guarantees better results and faster police response times. And with fewer accounts per monitoring…
Know the Facts: Fire Detection Safety
One of the most basic needs to protect our children while they are in school is a fire safety system. Children (and staff) spend the majority of their day inside…