Teachers and students feel safest when they know their school entrances are secure. Yet, only 17% of school employees say their schools prioritize safety starting at the front door.
Only 17% of school staff members feel their entrances are “completely secure,” citing several issues keeping administrators from maintaining a secure entrance, including:
- Guests not following check-in procedures (31%)
- Lack of staff (30%)
- No way to verify guest identities (24%)
That’s according to a new report from Singlewire Software, a mass notification and visitor management provider. The research highlights the top concerns and challenges schools are experiencing in securing their entrances to deter potential threats from entering their buildings.