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…
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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…
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 layered business security can reduce workplace stress
There are many stressors in the workplace. Tight deadlines, miscommunications, misunderstandings, and excessive workloads are just a few examples of things that can create stress on the job. Other things…
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.…
Beyond Security: Improve Your Facility Protection With These 4 Important Enhancements
It's the little things that make the big difference. Most commercial security systems cover at least relatively similar areas, whether you choose Sonitrol Great Lakes or another. If there’s a…
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…
Summer Break is the Perfect Time to Beef Up School Security Readiness
With the traditional school year ending across the Great Lakes region, the summer recess is an ideal time for schools to plan, implement, and communicate enhanced school security practices before…