SECURITY OVERVIE
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March 11, 2013
By Fred J. Hofman
Superintendent/Principal
Harrison Public Schools
POTENTIAL SECURITY IDEAS Controlled Access
Entry Electronic Exterior
Doors Security Window Film Video Camera System
(8-12 Cameras)
Magnetic Release Doors Panic Alert Button Drop Down Door Expansion of Front /
Main Entry Library Door(s)
replacement Peepholes
Note: I have independently researched and consulted other area schools for ideas and information. I have also consulted a local contractor for some of the data to follow, as well as 5 separate security companies from Bozeman, Butte, Ennis, & Idaho Falls for estimation and strategies that COULD BE employed. Most of these ideas would not dramatically change the appearance of the Harrison School.
CONTROLLED ACCESS POINT
Approximate cost: $3,000
Expanding entry: $1,000-$2,500
Expand Main Entry to create more room by moving interior door in approx. 2 feet.
Potentially move main exterior door out approx. 2 feet
Button / Intercom in Office Judi’s Office Kitchen
MINIMIZING INCONVENIENCE
If we decide a controlled access point is an appropriate safety precaution, as many schools in our area are looking at (Lima, Twin, Ennis, Anderson), it is my firm belief we need to expand the front entry for the comfort of our public and parents.
EXPANDING FOYER
The video intercom would be placed to the right of the fire alarm system control. The interior door would be moved in about 2 feet, right to where the light switch is. The exterior door could also be moved out 2 feet to the superintendent office window.
ELECTRONIC EXTERIOR DOORS
Emergency Services personnel could have keys as well Approximate cost: $6,000
Elementary side door
Main Entrance
High School door
Possibly add 4th door (shop)
VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM
Approximate cost: $7,500
8 – 12 Cameras Cover entry points
doors 1-Back elementary door 1- Side elementary door 2- Elementary halls 2- Front Lobby 1- Basement of H.S. 1- 2nd floor of H.S.
looking at H.S. door Master Controller and
DVR in Office
STAFF CAN SEE LIVE FEEDSLAW ENFORCEMENT COULD SEE LIVE FEEDS
• Staff could see live feeds in a lockdown
• Law enforcement could see live feeds during a lockdown
• Live feed in office 24/7
• DVR in Office
SECURITY WINDOW FILM
Not just Post-it Notes!
There are a number of companies that provide security
window filmApproximate material
cost: $3,500
All Lower Level Windows
$5.00 per square foot
WINDOW SECURITY FILM Demonstration
of Window Film
With Bat & Tire Iron
With a Gun
Can view videos on Youtube.
PANIC BUTTON – ALERT SYSTEM
Approximate cost: $6,000 Notify Students, Parents, Staff & 911
DROP DOWN GATE – FRONT LOBBY
$3,500 - $7,500 A regular door will not work here…
Intent is to seal off Elementary from High School & from Lobby Area & conversely, the High School from the Elementary and Lobby area, within a few seconds.
In theory, we close off portions of the school to minimize risk.
LOCKING DOWN THE SCHOOL
Automatic Release Drop Down Door here …
Magnetic Release on primary Gym Doors
LOCKING DOWN THE SCHOOL
Magnetic Release Door to High School
Magnetic Release Cafeteria Doors
ELEMENTARY INTERIOR DOORS
Magnetic Release to interior Elementary Door could create a
double barrier to entry with window security film
Potential Magnetic Release to Back Corner interior Door; although this
could trap someone in the bathroom
LOCKING DOWN SCHOOL - CONSIDERATIONS
Estimates on Magnetic Release system have not
been provided yet
17 Magnetic Locks = $3,500 for hardware
alone
Fire Escape
Intruder Escape
Locker Rooms
Library
Other Potential Magnetic Release Points:
Elementary Classrooms Other Gym Doors
(south side) JH Classroom Door
Releasing these individual doors could be cheaper than a drop down door.
A FEW MORE NOTES
Library exterior door needs to get replaced regardless …
The High School front entrance doors need to be readjusted,
regardless…
Library exterior Door needs to be replaced
Could replace interior Library entrance doors with heavy duty “lockdown” type of door.
Could make Library a H.S. ‘bunker’ with a secondary escape route.
To flee, you first need to see…
Elementary secondary hiding places:
Weight Room
Conference Room
“Ball Room- in gym”
INSTALLING PEEPHOLES WHERE POSSIBLE…
$29.99 - $129.99 -Per hole Where practical, installation of peepholes may also allow for escape
COSTS… $35,000 +/-According to 1 security company, we can likely save a significant sum (as much
as $5,000) by using volunteer labor or otherwise doing some of the project ourselves
Camera System $7,500 +/- Security Window Film $3,500 +/- Electronic Access Doors $6,000 +/- Intercom System $3,000 +/- Expansion of Entry $1,000 +/- Panic Button System $6,000 +/- Magnetic Release locks TBD Drop down door $5,000 +/- Door Replacement $2,500 +/- Peepholes $500+/-