School safety relies on preventing unauthorized access, and secure vestibules are one of the most effective tools for controlling who enters a building. Texas law, under Texas Administrative Code §61.1031,
The Texas Administrative Code outlines specific safety requirements for school facilities, emphasizing the need for secure glass to protect against forced entry. Under RULE §61.1031, schools are required to address
On March 27, 2023, tragedy struck The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. A shooter entered the school by firing through the glass doors at the main entrance. This allowed immediate
Ensuring the safety of schools, churches, businesses, and government facilities requires a layered approach to security. At the heart of effective safety measures are time barriers—deliberate obstacles designed to slow
Arkansas schools are not legally required to install safety and security window film. However, the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas School Safety Commission strongly recommend the use of
The Critical Role of Lockable Classroom Doors in School Safety In 2015, the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission issued an important school safety report highlighting the significance of lockable classroom doors.
The concept of leakage in threat assessment plays a crucial role in identifying potential threats and preventing harmful incidents. Leakage refers to the communication of an intent to harm a
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multidisciplinary approach that aims to deter criminal behavior by improving the design of the built environment. By reducing disputes, and violence, and
The Routine Activities Theory, developed by renowned criminologist Marcus Felson, has been a significant framework for examining and addressing crimes at various places, including churches and schools. This theory asserts
Creating safer educational environments is a critical concern in modern education, and the role of school safety drills is pivotal in this context. Traditional approaches, characterized by their predictability, are
