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Thanks to Jon at MPM for the BN Boron Nitride Samples.
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Common Sense CAMPUS / SCHOOL Security Concepts
Parents Teachers Students read this, then rate your own campus
I have no answers for the human part of the equation other then Observation and Lock the Gear up
Politicians seem to have a new buzz word lately "Common Sense" Speaking the word and actuality are two different things
10 Yr Study on School Shootings Official Reports Columbine Co , VA Tech "Before Columbine, SWAT never practiced for this type of event", School and Law enforcement were lacking plans. What Trends are evident: Many tell tale signs were missed by many Police are responding within 5 minutes Multiple firearms are present 4 out of 5 Criminals kill themselves Multiple Mag changes were required regardless of 10 or 30 rd Avg 160 Rounds fired (about 1 shot per 2 seconds) Compare to 1 second or less for a 'C' Class Shooter Some victims shot more than 2 times Survivors either played dead or exited the area Mental state is suspect in 5 out of 5 cases No guarantee an Officer on Site will deter
In Maryland the new Gun Bill SB281 only has $25 million for school security. About $18,000 per school.
Yet basic MAN TRAP for entry and exit control is
An automatic mantrap system can range from $15K (installed) to around
$25K for that same system with tailgate monitoring. Pre-fabricated
automatic door systems are priced about $75K to $100K installed.
Using smaller school districts actual cost for security upgrades, since most schools were built before 1995, will cost $178 per pupil or 154 million dollars.
Hand held Metal detectors are cheap insurance at $100 to $200. Walk through Systems start at $5,000
Maryland Public School Statistics
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| Maryland Public Schools: | 1,424 |
| Number of Students: | 869,113 |
| Maryland Elementary Schools: | 866 |
| Maryland Middle Schools: | 240 |
| Maryland High Schools: | 237 |
These louvers perform two functions. A heat barrier from the sun.
A protection cover. Simple to retrofit to schools. Beneficial for the environment.
Savings in energy could cover the cost.
ACTIVE SECURITY CONCEPTS
These technology components can be used to enhance building security:
• Phones in every instructional and support area
• Building-wide all-call system that can be heard throughout the school and on playing fields
• Motion or infrared detectors, which can be configured to conserve lighting costs
• Smoke and heat detectors located throughout the building
• Wiring for CCTV in all hallways, offices, classrooms and parking area
• Access control cards that also can be used as identification cards.
• Panic buttons in all rooms
• Mechanized lock-down doors that are supported by back-up power source
• Securable lobby area
• Sound-detection system
• Electronic student-identification system
PASSIVE Concepts
Types of Building Materials
• Use durable wall surfaces that are easy to clean so graffiti can be removed
• Incorporate pitched roofs that inhibit roof entry and are aesthetically pleasing
• Limit size of windows: use multiple smaller windows rather than one large window
• Use safety glass or glass bricks
• Glaze or tint windows
Building Layout
• Avoid blind spots, corners, and cubby holes (inside or outside)
• Ensure administrative and teacher preparation areas offer good visual contact with major circulation and gathering areas (i.e., corridors, cafeteria/ gymnasium, bus drop-off, parking)
• Develop spatial relationships with natural transitions from one location to another
• Design restrooms that balance the need for privacy with the ability to supervise
• Locate areas likely to have significant after-school community use close to parking areas
• Ensure these areas can be closed off from the rest of the building
• Provide for natural integration of students and staff
• Design external exits from offices
• Provide ability to partition unused portions of the building
• Avoid easy access to roofs
Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic
• Separate bus drop-off area from other vehicular traffic
• Separate staff and community parking areas
• Separate student pedestrian traffic flow
• Require visitor parking passes, student parking stickers , and staff stickers for ID
• Use Bollards to keep vehicles from penetrating building
• Protect playgrounds from vehicular traffic and parking
Landscaping, Playing and Practice Fields, Site, and Lighting
• Use high trees and low bushes (less than three feet high) to deter hiding
• Use aesthetically pleasing fencing around perimeter of the building
• Place some buildings or a tree buffer along the perimeter of the property to avoid extensive fencing, where feasible
• Add non-intrusive lighting to all areas and emergency lighting/power in hallways, stairwells and classrooms
• Provide security lighting around building and parking lots with photo cell timer (on/off capacity)
• Recess building on site if possible to avoid vehicular and pedestrian conflicts
LEGAL & SAFETY INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER : YOU UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN DEFENSIVE PISTOL TRAINING, SHOOTING, and FIREARM RELATED ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTES YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WITH ACCOMPANYING RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND YOU HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.
I (William E. Fowler III) AM NOT A Certified Firearms Instructor, or Gunsmith. I am a certified range officer. You assume all risks and liabilities.
ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE WORKING ON OR CLEANING IT.
SAFETY FIRST - when you are dead, you don't get a second chance.
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