eBook: Best Practices in School Security

Establishing safe and secure schools is a critically important responsibility for any district leader. But it can be challenging to ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment, and the potential threats to campus safety are complex and ever-evolving.

This eBook provides actionable strategies for school and district leaders to address some of the most critical security issues facing K-12 education, both today and in the future. 

Topics include: 

• Understanding common threats including unauthorized access, theft, and vandalism
• Using proactive monitoring to detect and mitigate threats
• Keys to the effective use of video surveillance, access control, and alarm systems
• Strategies for effective emergency communications
• A checklist for successful implementation of new security technologies
• The future of school security, and how to build a future-ready infrastructure