9 Strategies to Secure School Entryways
School districts across the country are taking proactive steps to stop security threats at the door. Literally. New school designs and renovations are addressing school security concerns by beefing up…
Layered Security Plan Roadmap to Safer Schools
It’s easy for school administrators to be overwhelmed with the many choices – technologies and solutions alike – to safeguard their school campuses. In this age of tight public and…
Building a Strong School Security Partnership
A school security strategy extends far beyond door locks, video cameras, and mass communications systems. An effective security strategy also requires a strong partnership between educators and their chosen security…
Designing Safer School Buildings Improves Learning Experience
According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a school's design can have a big impact on keeping students safe and thriving academically. Today, many architects are harnessing the power…
It Takes a Community to Make Schools Safer
School mental health professionals share strategies As the nation struggles with yet another recent school shooting – this time in Santa Clarita, Calif., there is no single strategy or program…
How Secure Is Your School?
The experts can help When school administrators contact Sonitrol Great Lakes for help securing their facilities, they are connected with a team of dedicated school security experts – all…
Crisis Communications: Time to Plan is Now
A 2015 RAND Corporation study about improving U.S. school safety strongly recommends investments in crisis communications strategies, comprehensive school safety plans, improved tip lines, and improved upkeep of technology. Note…
The Case for Verified School Security
Real-Time Monitoring Helps Police, First Responders Sonitrol' Great Lakes' verified audio & video intrusion detection system is one of the most powerful tools school administrators can add to their security…
Tiered Access Controls Vital to Securing Schools
As the school safety and security landscape continues to evolve, new technologies and procedures are emerging to better secure campuses, including more robust access control systems. The Partner Alliance…
Emergency Response, Notification Key to School Safety
Fast, reliable, verified emergency police and mass notification needs to be an integral part of the school safety planning playbook, security experts all agree. An emergency communication system—also known as…