We like to think of schools as safe places for our children to learn and grow. However, school shootings continue to wreak havoc on our country every year. While it feels in recent years, we see school violence in the media weekly; it is not a new problem. Since 1970, there have been 2,069 school shootings, according to the Center For Homeland Defense And Security (CHDS) School Shooting Safety Compendium.
According to the same data map, there have been more than 950 school shootings since the tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012. While not all these incidents result in injury or death, parents and children should not live in fear. Installing school metal detectors is one of the most common ways to divert violence, but are they essential?
The experts at Ballistiglass are here to explain what you need to know and how our BallistiSCAN detectors provide top-of-the-line security.
Metal Detector Basics
Gone are the days when metal detectors are only being used in schools with large populations or areas with high crime rates. As school violence continues to rise, more and more schools are implementing metal detectors as a preventative measure. Most detectors work by emitting a magnetic noise when it comes close to metal. This is an excellent way for schools to monitor and prevent the entry of dangerous objects such as rifles, handguns, knives, and e-cigarettes.
School Metal Detector Pros
The idea of installing metal detectors in schools has always been controversial. Though it is a topic of debate, there are several obvious benefits, including:
Peace Of Mind
One of the most obvious benefits of metal detectors is that it provides peace of mind to parents, students, and school administrators. The barrier between a possibly armed person and the school allows them to think twice about entering the building. Metal detectors also help to catch offenders before they enter the school. Having peace of mind in multiple ways allows for a safer and more productive learning environment.
Best Practice
Hardly a week goes by these days that we don’t hear about some sort of gun violence in our nation’s schools. One of school’s main responsibilities is ensuring our children’s safety and security. School administrators can feel confident in following that practice by installing metal detectors.
Overall Safety
By far, the biggest benefit of school metal detectors is the increased level of safety. As students, administrators, and visitors pass through the detector before entering the school, the detector immediately alerts staff to any potential threat. No matter the crime rate in your area, any school will be safer with fewer weapons on campus.
School Metal Detector Cons And The Ballistiglass Advantage
While there are several obvious benefits to installing metal detectors in schools, some people oppose the idea. Ballistiglass is here to explain some of the common concerns and how we can put those issues at ease with our BallistiSCAN system.
Don’t Faculty And Staff Need To Run Them?
Most traditional detectors require someone to monitor them at all times in case of a potential threat. New generation detectors, such as our BallistiSCAN system, allows for remote administration. This means that even if the staff is away, they will immediately receive an alert if metal is detected.
Aren’t Metal Detectors Intimidating?
Again, traditional metal detectors can make a place seem unwelcoming. While that may help deter potential threats from entering the school, it can also make students feel uncomfortable. BallistiSCAN has a low-profile design that’s almost undetectable. One of the biggest benefits of our stealth inspection system is that it is easily attached to standard barrier poles to create a welcoming and safe environment.
Aren’t School Metal Detectors Expensive?
The safety of our children should come at no cost. Unlike traditional metal detectors, BallistiSCAN offers an innovative approach to security. Not only does our stealth design provide a friendlier feel, but it also means it doesn’t require specialized training or staff. BallistiSCAN’s comprehensive design is a sound economic decision for any school.
The BallistiSCAN Advantage
Ballistiglass prides itself on our ultra-portable smart design. The safety of our children is our top priority, which is why we created BallistiSCAN. Metal detectors in schools are no longer just a security option – they are essential. By trusting Ballistiglass with your school safety concerns you receive:
- Military-grade technology for enhanced weapon detection.
- Ultra-sensitive magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) sensors and digital signal processing (DSP) controller.
- Portable and easy to set up.
- Oval-shaped detection space to calculate the size of concealed objects.
- Passive design with no electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emissions.
- Protective case included.
- Ability to handle high flow-through rates of foot traffic.
- Connects through Ethernet cable to router for remote laptop.
- It can connect to a USB camera for accurate detection.
- Laptop included.
Our BallistiSCAN metal detector has everything you need to integrate smoothly into your school. The only thing you need to supply is the barrier poles. Whether you’re looking for daily hallway detection or more specific events such as school dances or football games, Ballistiglass has you covered! If you have any questions, call us at (954)-612-6640 or request a quote online today!