Campus Security Today: The Inside-Out Defense: A Roadmap For Layered K-12 Security
A new article, “The Inside-Out Defense: A Roadmap For Layered K-12 Security,” explores how schools can strengthen security by focusing first on the classroom and then expanding outward through the building perimeter and campus grounds. The article outlines how the PASS Safety and Security Guidelines help schools move beyond standalone security solutions and adopt a scalable, layered approach that balances life safety, access control, emergency response, and environmental design.
Below is an excerpt from the article.
By securing the classroom first, schools can prioritize cost-effective life safety measures where they matter most. To help schools begin navigating this strategic shift, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released its 7th Edition Safety and Security Guidelines.
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