What Are 5 Critical Benefits of Armed Security Guards For Schools?

Physical security is a fundamental human necessity.

In today’s world, integrated, assertive, managed security platforms are an absolute necessity to ensure a secure environment at schools and educational institutions of all sizes and scopes.

As a physical and technology-based security provider serving the Chicagoland area for half a century, we’ve designed solutions for just about every security requirement you can imagine.

And in this post, we’re going to focus on the use of armed security officers as a potentially critical component in education security systems.

But what exactly is physical security in the modern world? We found an excellent high-level definition at Wikipedia:

Physical security describes security measures that are designed to deny unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, and resources and to protect personnel and property from damage or harm (such as espionage, theft, or terrorist attacks). Physical security involves the use of multiple layers of interdependent systems that can include CCTV surveillance, security guards, protective barriers, locks, access control, perimeter intrusion detection, deterrent systems, fire protection, and other systems designed to protect persons and property.

The crucial takeaway is that an integrated campus-wide security solution requires tight integration between systems. And armed guards can be a life-saving addition to any security infrastructure.

Here’s what you can expect to learn from this post:

How Recently Proposed Legislation Calling For Armed Guards At Schools After The Uvalde, TX Shooting Could Affect Other States
How And Why School Systems Around The Country Are Taking Action
How You Can Protect Your Campus From A Potential Shooting Or Other Violent Incident
5 Reasons To Consider An Integrated Security Plan That Includes Specially Trained, Armed Officers For Your Campus

How Recently Proposed Legislation Calling For Armed Guards At Schools After The Uvalde, TX Shooting Could Affect Other States

Fallout after the recent Uvalde school shooting has had a ripple effect in the political and educational arenas throughout the country.

As reported in the online news publication El Paso Matters, Texas state lawmakers are pushing for legislation requiring security measures ranging from armed guards at every school, to armed faculty and staff, to panic buttons in classrooms, to increased police patrols and presence at and around schools.

The article also points out that school security funding is growing exponentially, into the billions of dollars, as a consequence of the proposed legislative actions.

One fact is certain, though-school shootings are increasing, and appropriate security solutions are top of mind for parents, school administrators, boards, and politicians across the United States.

How And Why School Systems Around The Country Are Taking Action

Many public and private school systems, along with a broad spectrum of vocational and educational institutions of higher learning, are looking at campus security in a whole new light.

As legislative actions continue to evolve, debates centered around school security are escalating, and community pressure for solutions continues to mount.

We’re advising all of our existing and potential new clients in the education space to be vigilant and situationally aware of their unique physical security threats and vulnerabilities on campus.

The first step to implementing an optimized physical security infrastructure is awareness.

You need to know your challenges and prioritize your vulnerabilities.

It’s essential to keep in mind that you can’t count solely on law enforcement. There are never enough police and first responders to cover every potential incident in the emergent time frame that’s sometimes necessary for a successful outcome.

At Guardian Security Services, we love law enforcement. But we recognize that they don’t have a service level agreement that says they will respond to every emergency in a specified time frame.

What’s the bottom line? Sometimes you’re on your own until local law enforcement can respond. And while that sounds like a harsh reality, there are steps you can take to maintain a high level of preparedness.

So How Can You Protect Your Campus From A Potential Shooting Or Other Violent Incident?

Security is all about situational awareness, vulnerability, and threat assessment. Once you’re aware of your unique circumstances, you can move to the next stage, which includes security solution analysis, design, and implementation.

With shootings on campuses on the rise, armed guards are being considered by more and more educational institutions.

Let’s talk about why.

5 Reasons To Consider An Integrated Security Plan That Includes Specially Trained, Armed Officers For Your Campus

Visible Incident Deterrent

Armed security personnel may deter individuals who might otherwise be inclined to commit violent acts on your campus.

Rapid Response

Armed security personnel can typically respond more quickly than law enforcement in an active shooter or other violent incident, potentially minimizing harm to students, faculty, and staff.

Assertive Protection For Students, Visitors, Faculty, And Staff

Armed security personnel are trained to protect people in emergencies before law enforcement first responders arrive. This can include responding to an attack with equal force when necessary.

Risk Mitigation

Schools and universities have a duty to provide a safe learning environment for their students, visitors, faculty, and staff. Armed, trained, specialized security personnel can help deter and mitigate the risk of violence on your campus.

Peace Of Mind For All Stakeholders

Knowing that there is an armed security presence on campus can help alleviate the concerns of parents, families, and stakeholders at all levels concerned about safety on your campus.

Could you use some professional assistance to evaluate the security infrastructure at your educational institution?

We offer time-tested, optimized security services tailored to your organization’s unique needs. But first, we need to hear what your security challenges and requirements are.

Our highly trained and experienced security professionals utilize the latest technology and techniques to provide comprehensive security solutions. But we’re here to listen to you first.

Prevention and deterrence can be the keys to keeping your students, faculty, and staff safe. That’s why we always take a proactive approach to campus security.

Is it time for a no-obligation security consultation with our team of experts? You have your campus’s security to gain and nothing to lose.

Call us at (708) 766-9265 or get in touch online today.

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