by James C. Sherlock
I offer an apolitical suggestion. We know how to begin to fix school security.
Do it.
Step 1. Every school division has a security instruction. How many of them monitor whether that guidance is being followed? I will let them answer that.
Step 2. The more complete solution is deployment of integrated combinations of physical and electronic security systems. System integrators who specialize in school security can help with requirements definition for any facility and tailor expandable solutions to budgets. That is their business and they are good at it.
As an example of what is possible, see ADT’s integrated intrusion security and fire detection and alarm system offerings for K-12 schools.
When people say “do something”, this is the kind of solution on which all of us can agree. Do it. Continue reading