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Managing teachers, students and visitor access
No matter the size or type of your school, your buildings must accommodate a variety of uses, be accessible at all times of day and maintain a safe environment for those inside. But it can be difficult to control who comes in and out, and to determine who belongs inside the building and who doesn’t.
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Hardware for high traffic openings
All locks are not created equal. They come in many types, designed to perform a range of functions, and provide different levels of security. While their primary purpose is always security, locking needs vary between a storage closet and a building entrance.
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Communicating Security Issues to Parents
Superintendents, principals and other education leaders recognize the importance of reliable, timely communications with parents. Emergency mass notification systems can deliver important messages in an instant, while eliminating paper and phone-tree communication, as well as associated costs to maintain auto-dial or broadcast e-mail systems.
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How to upgrade your hardware in an older building
If wireless solutions for access control are not on your radar, it’s time to take notice of this growing trend. Such solutions offer the benefits of a wired system without the cost of a hardwired system. In older buildings, wireless may be the only viable option for new access control solutions.
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How to assess return on investment
Most measures to improve school safety are subject to benefit-cost analyses. More than ever, school districts are also considering tangible benefits of improved security systems, since both students and surrounding communities are attracted to classes and events held in a safe and secure environment.
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Should students carry a credential?
Schools are turning to ID cards or “smart” cards as a way to improve safety and security. The cards integrate easily with an access control program. They are simple to update with user profile information. And they are easy to deactivate and replace if they are lost or stolen.