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perimeter and all the way to classroom and other interior openings.
Each layer outlines basic protective components of security, including
procedures, access control, and much more.
Generally, each best practice recommendation corresponds
to one of these components. Recommendations are further divided
into Tiers, progressing from Tier 1, which provides a good baseline
level of security, to Tier 4, which has the most comprehensive
approaches to safeguarding a facility.
For the Building Perimeter Layer Access Control Component,
PASS has proposed a Tier 1 requirement stating, “all visitor entry doors
- exterior, interior, and office - need to be secured with a remote
release and audio/visual system.” Fortunately, new, customizable
IP video/audio intercom solutions are a practical choice. They give
personnel a clear view of who is requesting access, two-way audio,
and a more secure way to remotely identify visitors and grant entry.
In addition to the Tier 1 primary entrance, electronic access
control (EAC) for secondary entrances has been added as a Tier 2-
3-4 requirement. A new Tier 3-4 component for Building Perimeter
EAC calls for issuing “mobile credentials to emergency responders”
to save critical minutes by reducing their reliance on locating lock
boxes to retrieve entry keys.
The Classroom/Interior Perimeter Layer of the PASS Guidelines
is also being updated to more clearly state that “classroom
and shelter-in-place doors must have the ability to be locked
from inside” (Tier 1). Adding lock status indicators is also highly
recommended (Tier 2) so teachers and students can readily confirm
a door is secured.
While a new Tier 1 requirement states that “classroom doors
should be closed and locked when occupied”, this isn’t always
easy to stay on top of due to students coming and going during
the day. Subsequently, more K-12 districts are deploying solutions
at the classroom opening that automatically lock the door upon
closing while still allowing free egress. EAC (Electronic Access
Control) solutions are particularly beneficial in managing access
to classroom doors. Cost-effective Wi-Fi and wireless EAC options
are making the adoption more feasible.
Like the community college example earlier, some K-12
schools are programming an available button on the classroom
side of an EAC lock that can be pressed to signal a duress or need-
for-lockdown situation. This capability, along with panic buttons
worn by faculty and staff, helps ensure there are multiple ways to
send alerts if danger arises.
With unified platforms that integrate surveillance cameras,
access control systems, and analytics for identifying unusual
behavior and potential threats, there’s much technology can do
to protect our schools at the K-12 and college level today. But it
also takes the force multipliers of people, training, and vigilance
to ensure we stay on the steady course toward deterring danger
and improving outcomes.
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