How do you decide what technology to use to help protect your students and faculty
Safety Technology should start in the Parking Lots, then move to the entrances, followed by the Classroom and Common Areas
Managing the safety of a school campus means overseeing technology that goes beyond the inside of a classroom. Minimizing threats in the classroom starts by using metal detectors and weapons detection before you get to the building or through the front entrance. If a threat is not detected at the furthest point from the front doors then use of more refined and tuned metal detection can happen once inside. Backpacks can be scanned at the entrance for daily usage or outside a gymnasium for sporting events or gatherings. This will minimize the possibility of someone bringing a weapon on campus. Video surveillance, access control and sensor technology can all work together for a more robust safety program.
No single tool can do this alone. True safety and security comes from a connected ecosystem where communication platforms, video surveillance, access control, and situational awareness work together. When these technologies are unified, staff gain real-time visibility across campus, helping them anticipate risks, prevent issues before they escalate, and respond quickly when needed. This allows students to focus on learning in a more physically secure environment.
Key Technologies for a Safer Ecosystem
At NEWCOM, we partner with leading safety technology manufacturers to design, implement, and support school safety systems that integrate seamlessly. Together, these solutions help keep your school connected, efficient, and prepared.
Body Cameras
Provide staff with an objective witness. Body cameras capture evidence-grade video of incidents to support accurate documentation and accountability.
Video Security & Access Control
Strengthen safety and improve daily operations with integrated video surveillance and access control. Secure vulnerable areas while ensuring convenient entry for authorized staff and students.
Two-Way Radios
Instantly and reliably connect your security, administration, bus drivers and staff so you and your team are always aware. Ensure your team can hear and be heard, loud and clear, across campus.
Flexible Security Checkpoints
Create welcoming, unobtrusive screening areas tailored to your campus. Portable and easy to set up, these checkpoints can be deployed where needed, with options like backpack scanners and weapons detection to enhance safety without disrupting the school environment.
Smart Sensors
Enhance awareness and detect concerning behaviors and environmental risks. Identify vape and drug use, monitor aggressive verbal altercations or unusual gatherings with early alerts that help staff intervene quickly and effectively.
September is Campus Safety Awareness Month
National Campus Safety Awareness Month serves as a reminder to students, faculty, and administrators that safety should always be a top priority. It provides an opportunity to promote open discussions, educate individuals, and implement proactive measures that can help reduce risks and prevent incidents on campus.
NEWCOM is dedicated to promoting safety and security in schools across the country.
Did you know? We hold several contracts that offer technology you can qualify for.
Are you looking to shorten the time from search to purchase of technology for your campus? Take advantage of a more streamlined buying process, with no need for Requests for Proposals (RFPs). All NEWCOM’s contracts have been awarded through the public bid process and are available in every state to meet your school safety needs.
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Why NEWCOM?
NEWCOM partners with many different technology manufacturers to understand the benefits of each product by identifying, designing, and implementing the supporting infrastructure. Collecting, storing, and retrieving this data quickly can be challenging… NEWCOM will work with you to answer the questions you have to deploy a best-in-class solution. To learn more, visit newcomglobal.com.
