Only 17% Of Schools Have Secure Entrances, Says New Report

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From Campus Resilience & Security

Singlewire Software released its inaugural School Entrance Security Report, capturing responses from more than 500 school staff members across the United States. The research highlights concerns and challenges schools are facing in securing their entrances and keeping students and staff safe from potential threats.

Only 17% of school staff members felt that their entrances were completely secure, and multiple challenges were cited for maintaining a secure entrance, including guests not following check-in procedures (31%), lack of staff (30%), and no way to verify guest identities (24%).

“School safety starts at the front door,” said Terry Swanson, president and CEO of Singlewire Software. “With a secure entrance, schools have the opportunity to stop threats before they gain access to the building.”

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