CAMPUS SAFETY

AND
SECURITY MEASURES
LANIE A. GARCIA.
Discussant
What is Security Measure?
 A Security Measure …
Is a precaution, safeguard a precautionary
measure warding off impending danger or
damage or injury etc.
 A CAMPUS SECURITY AND
SAFETY….
• is an important feature of postsecondary education. The
Department of Education is committed to assisting schools in
providing students nationwide a safe environment in which to
learn and to keep students, parents and employees well
informed about campus security. These goals were advanced by
the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The
Department is committed to ensuring that postsecondary
institutions are in full compliance with that Act, and
enforcement of the Act is a priority of the Department.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
SCHOOL SAFETY SECURITY?
• Safe schools promote the protection of all students from
violence, exposure to weapons and threats, theft,
bullying and harassment, the sale or use of illegal
substances on school grounds, and other
emergencies. School safety is linked to improved
student and school outcomes.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY
AND SECURITY OF THE STUDENTS?
• School safety plays a crucial role in youth's
development and academic success. Students who feel
safe at school tend to have better emotional health and
are less likely to engage in risky behaviors. That sense
of safety contributes to an overall feeling of connection.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
• 1. Invest in training and education.
• School administrators should provide opportunities for
the faculty to practice drills, ask questions, and make
suggestions based on their experiences. The faculty must
be equipped with the skills and knowledge to
confidently lead during an emergency while still
maintaining the freedom to make decisions that best suit
each situation.
2. Establish an ID entrance policy.
• The best school safety precaution is to end a threat before it can
begin. Threats can be lessened and even eliminated at the door
with an ID entrance policy. A policy such as this requires that
only those who have a school ID will be allowed inside the
facility. This process secures the main entrance and creates a
strategic step toward school safety.
• 3. Encourage students to be proactive.
• Keeping the students engaged with the faculty and their studies
is a key component of school safety. All students are helpers
when it comes to school safety. They may see and know things
that faculty members are not privy to and can alert the proper
staff members to the possibility of a threat. A student is more
likely to help in this area if they feel the faculty is approachable
and has a positive and helpful attitude toward all the students.
4. Secure the doors and windows.
• An obvious mechanism for safety and security are locks on
doors and windows. Since these can keep out threats and
secure a room of students and faculty, it is important that locks
should be easy to reach and use.
5. Communicate the importance of security.
• School faculty should be shown how important the
security of their school is, as well as, how
important they are to gaining and keeping that
security. Impress on them the importance of
drilling and knowing how to secure the students if
there is an incident.
 SCHOOL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR THE STUDENTS
• 1. Travel in groups.
• It is true that there is safety in numbers, so each student should make that a motto.
Not only are you less likely to be a target when traveling in a group, there will be
others to help you during an adverse situation.
• 2. Familiarize yourself with the school layout.
• A true sense of safety comes when you know where you are at all times. All students
should be encouraged to walk around the school facility and learn the halls, the exits,
and each room location for ease of access.
• 3. Stay aware of your surroundings.
• It is important to be watchful and to note anything out of the ordinary. A student who is
encouraged to know the school facility along with its safety precautions will be more
cognizant of things that should be reported. This knowledge of surroundings could eliminate
a threat.
• 4. Report suspicious activity.
• Students should be encouraged and invited to report any activity they think is suspicious. A
school should create a procedure for taking reports on suspicious activities and how they
deal with them.
• 5. Avoid negative behavior toward other students.
• It can be a difficult task, but it is absolutely necessary that no negative behavior be allowed
toward any student. Students should be encouraged to refrain from bullying of any kind and
all classes, talks, or education resources should be implemented to help eliminate bullying in
schools.
What can you do to have
Safety Campus Security?
15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY
. Secure the Perimeter
1 MEASURE
To ensure safety in schools, you must consider the property’s interior and exterior. Student
drop-off zones and designated parking lots are essential areas you want to secure, using
perimeter barriers as appropriate. Incorporate fences and gates into your school’s perimeter to
maximize safety, whether school is in session or closed.
Parents, carpool drivers and buses require designated student loading and unloading zones.
Post signs and communicate policies that prohibit unauthorized vehicles in these areas. That
way, the school has more access control.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY
MEASURE
2. Light Your School’s Exterior
Install adequate lighting in all surrounding areas to protect students, staff
and the building itself no matter the time of day. Use automated and
programmable lighting control technology to ensure sufficient visibility in
covered walkways and other naturally dark areas.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 3. Limit and Monitor Access Points

• Limit the number of access doors into the building. To optimize
security, establish one main entrance for all student, staff and
visitor use. Keep the rest of the access doors locked, and
inspect them periodically to ensure nobody has tampered with
them or propped them open.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 4. Ensure Areas Remain Locked

• In addition to monitoring entrances and exits, keep unoccupied
areas of the school closed off and locked when not in use.
Prohibit trespassing in locked parts of the building.
15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 5. Manage Visitor Access

• Schools can improve security measures by enforcing stringent visitor
check-in procedures for scheduled and unscheduled appointments. All
guests must sign in at the front reception or security desk so that you can
closely monitor the visitor log throughout the day. Require visitors to
have school-issued identification — for example, security at private
schools often involves limited-time visitor badges.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 6. Promote School-Community Partnerships

• Security communities like neighborhood watch programs and
police surveillance can enhance your safety protocols for
students outside the school premises. Ask parents to take a
part-time position on the security team or help establish
worthwhile community partnerships.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 7. Monitor Your School’s Interior

• Post signs throughout the building interior to indicate that visitors must register their
presence. Single out the main reception, security office or other visitor check-in areas.
Perform periodic inspections on all critical utility systems, server rooms, custodial storage
closets and roof access points to ensure they remain locked.
• Place security personnel and surveillance cameras in enclosed stairways and common areas
like hallways, cafeterias and playgrounds. The monitor keeps constant supervision and
discourages unwanted behavior, while video surveillance records anything they might miss.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 8. Enhance Classroom Security

• Classroom doors should lock from the inside. An automatic locking system will help
establish classroom safe zones and protection areas. Classroom windows and doors with
glass components should have some covering that can quickly block a trespasser’s vision.
• Provide teachers, students and staff with adequate security information and training. Faculty
should arrange seating to allow for rapid exits in an emergency. Students should understand
the importance of school safety procedures. Encourage positive discussion between students
and staff members about security issues, so everyone is on the same page.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 9. Establish Two-Way Communication

• A two-way communication system connects all faculty, staff, administrators and security
personnel. All classrooms should have a microphone and speaker connecting them to the
security office. Consider incorporating panic button technology — hired security officers
and first responders can react to emergencies even more quickly.
• Keep the local law enforcement informed of the security systems in place at your school.
Provide regular updates whenever you change the emergency protocols.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 10. Prioritize Digital Safety

• Technology has become a valuable tool in many classroom
environments, but these benefits bring additional safety concerns you
must address. School administrators must understand and promote safe
internet usage. New programs that prioritize digital safety can
significantly impact students’ mental health. Reduce the risk of online
bullying and prevent exposure to inappropriate or disturbing content.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 11. Update Electronic Security Equipment

• Protect the school inside and out with video
surveillance, burglar alarms and access control systems.
Inspect your electronic security equipment monthly to
ensure timely repairs and replacements.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 12. Hire Professional School Security Guards

• The presence of hired school security guards and local
police officers is an essential measure toward
discouraging violence and criminal behavior on school
grounds.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 13. Develop Incident Reporting Procedures

• Encourage students to play a role in maintaining their school’s safety
and security. Provide counseling services where students can open up
about their problems. Start an anonymous reporting system to support
students who may feel too uncomfortable or frightened to come forward.
Use student hotlines, “tell an adult” campaigns and suggestion boxes to
collect student feedback. Update your security measures based on
frequent or pressing concerns.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 14. Conduct Threat and Risk Assessment

• Use specialized teams to conduct a threat and risk assessment
and define proper procedures based on the findings. Improve
student and staff protection against assaults, fights, bullying,
theft, robbery, weapon use, sexual attacks and other violent
crime.
 15 WAYS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY MEASURE

• 15. Review Your Emergency Protocols

• Regularly review your school’s protocols for all possible
emergencies, including weather, medical, unknown intruder
and armed hostage situations. School crisis plans should
include preparedness procedures such as lockdowns,
evacuations and emergency communications protocols .
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