School security in our US schools is an increasing concern. Tragic school shootings aren’t as few and far between as they were years ago. One of the most recent shootings in Uvalde, Texas, helped to place the spotlight on national school security measures. The four D’s of school security are a sure way to help protect our kids from harm. Deter, Detect, Delay, and Defend.

Why are each of these important in upping the security at your local school?

Deter

Deterrence is about prevention. Deterrent security measures discourage people from attempting to trespass on school property. Securing your perimeter is the best first line of defense. School boundary fences mark out school property. Boundary fences needn’t look intimidating, but they’ll still help to deter unwanted trespassers. Deterrents make it harder for trespassers to gain access. This in effect, deters them away from the school premises.

Bullet-resistant glass is another clear deterrent. When someone suspects that ballistic bullet-proof glass is installed, they’ll be less likely to break in. This is because they know that they won’t be able to break the glass barrier. Denied access increases deterrence and protects children.

Detect

The next level of defense is detection. In the event of a school boundary being penetrated, detection acts as a reliable way to identify harmful intruders and weapons. Many fences carry detection technology. This means that if they’re touched or tampered with, an alarm will sound to notify authorities. Other detection devices include laser beams, taut wires, and cameras.

Cameras are a good detection solution for school properties as they can cover open areas and hidden passages. Just a few cameras can create a wide range of coverage on a school’s premises.

Walk-through metal detectors should be of high importance at schools. These can be subtle, yet extremely accurate. How do they work? Every school pupil and teacher walks through a low-key detector. This device will identify any metallic items immediately. A weapon detector eliminates a weapons threat before they reach the classroom or school passages.

Delay

In the case of a security breach, the next level of defense is to delay the trespasser. Delay tactics need to be well-thought-out. They should also be installed in the most crucial high-threat areas.

The bullet-resistant glass acts as a solid delay system. This is because it stops bullets in their tracks. High-quality ballistic glass can go as far as resisting AK-47 bullets. A bullet-resistant barrier will delay a shooter until the authorities arrive on the scene. Delay tactics can buy you time to move school kids to safe areas in the school. They also help to strategically isolate a dangerous trespasser to a certain area.

Defend

At the end of the day, an effective school security system defends against trespassers. When it comes to protecting school kids, a bullet-resistant barrier is a sure way of preventing harm. High- tech ballistic glass solutions should contain built-in delay and defense mechanisms. Ballistiglass incorporates countermeasure technology that disables the shooter. It does this using the outer layer of the glass as a spray that hits the shooter. The protective glass helps to create a line of defense against the perpetrator.

The Best School Security Solution

Ballistiglass offers your school the best in deterrence, detection, and defense. BallistiSHOCK technology means that the glass fights back in the event of a trespasser opening fire. A spray of glass directed to the assailant will disable them without weakening the glass barrier.

If you want complete peace of mind that your child is in safe hands at their school, insist on Ballistiglass. It’s retrofitted, lightweight, and fully transparent. Best of all, it’s affordable. Call the Ballistiglass team today at (954) 612-6640 for a customized school security solution.